This system optimises traction and stability
by controlling wheel spin by reducing torque to the spinning wheel and applying braking if required.
Not exact matches
By the way, if you're driving a late - model car, you're already piloting a computer on
wheels that electronically
controls braking, steering and other major systems.
Mercedes Daimler has provided F1 «s safety cars since the 1996 season with the C36 AMG, but this year's model boasts a spectrum of advanced Motorsport technology and gadgets, including active rear -
wheel steering, a nine - way adjustable traction
control system, low - weight ceramic compound brakes, all powered
by a 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine.
The truck makes lots of sounds just like a real truck would, and these are
controlled by the steering
wheel buttons as well.
This 3 wheeler even features a fixed front
wheel to prepare you for any uneven surfaces and, should you need to stop, you can find a pedal easy lock brake
by your feet and a handlebar mounted brake lever for when you need to
control your speed.
The two large rear
wheels for this stroller are
controlled by a single brake.
But it's only because it's on the microscopic level that this structure can overcome the problem of maintenance: the molecules that
control the
wheel and axle reach it
by diffusing through the cell's cytoplasm.
There are already mono -
wheel motorcycles in which the rider sits inside a giant rotating
wheel and steers
by leaning, says Cieslak, but they can be hard to
control.
There are researchers who create robots that move like snakes; some study human movements and functions
by making a humanoid robot, and from there they train the robot to play table ice - hockey, dance, and even juggle; some work together to design an electronic
wheel chair that can be
controlled by the tongue; some are interested in creating a database of human facial expression that can be used in creating animation and facial pattern recognition research.
Ralph navigates
by controlling a motor attached to the steering
wheel.
For example, tests
by various researchers in Europe and tests
by Wilson, Ihrig & Associates at the Portland Tri-Met and New Jersey Transit suggest that
wheel vibration absorbers can and do
control wheel squeal, the high - pitched noise due to the friction between the
wheel and rail while the train rounds a curve.
Our longest... ▽ More We present a preliminary analysis of the cool pulsating white dwarf GD 1212, enabled
by more than 11.5 days of space - based photometry obtained during an engineering test of the two - reaction -
wheel -
controlled Kepler spacecraft.
These results mark some of the first science to come from a two -
wheel -
controlled Kepler spacecraft, proving the capability for unprecedented discoveries afforded
by extending Kepler observations to the ecliptic.
The
controls make you feel as if your car is basically a wooden box on
wheels as you fly past all the crap left
by the quite frankly stupid AI.
Supported
by Super-HICAS — a retuned version of the HICAS (High Capacity Actively
Controlled Suspension) four -
wheel - steer system found on some lesser Skylines — the GT - R's chassis would undoubtedly give it a handling and traction advantage, but there was a downside to all this tech: it added weight.
Each clutch,
controlled by an electromagnetic coil, is responsible for sending torque to one of the rear
wheels.
The big air outlet at the front of the door cut
controls body side surfaces, indented deeply in front, fading to zero
by the rear
wheel opening.
In explaining its rationale for removing the steering
wheel, pedals, and other
controls from autonomous cars, Google said that humans might cause crashes
by attempting to override the car's decisions.
Moving inside, it looks like the Maserati Levante will carry over many of the design cues from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, with a three - spoke steering
wheel backed
by large chrome shift paddles, a huge electronic shifter, and a
control knob on the center console for operating the infotainment system.
Audi Q5 Audi's Quattro all -
wheel drive is based on a torque - sensing center differential, with the bias
controlled by two sets of planetary gears and several friction discs.
Mechanical grip is aided
by a rear - biased weight distribution (54 percent of the F12's weight is on the rear axle), a five - link rear suspension (the 599 used
control arms), and enormous Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (315 / 35s at the rear, 255 / 35s in front, all on twenty - inch
wheels).
The sculptured instrument panel is dominated
by a single round display that incorporates the full - size tachometer, the small digital speedometer, the shift indicator, and about two dozen secondary functions that can be summoned via a
control on the steering
wheel, opposite the starter button.
With warm tires and on dry blacktop, take - off often is a brief and shrill shouting match, but as soon as the first raindrops fall, the chip -
controlled guardian angels work overtime
by means of diligent torque distribution (between the rear
wheels) and cautiously dosed torque vectoring (
by momentarily decelerating those two
wheels that are closest to the apex).
Four -
wheel drive versions can vary torque front to rear
by a full 100 per cent, via an electronically -
controlled hydraulic clutch.
The beginners among us realized quickly there is far more to finding speed and
control behind the
wheel than just nailing the throttle and having quick hands; our more experienced folks benefited from applying theories they knew already in a
controlled environment with top - flight instruction from the pros riding shotgun in the 86s and new Camrys used
by the Academy.
In fact, it's the same system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced
by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear
wheel individually,
controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirements.
(17.8 - cm) screens that can be
controlled by steering -
wheel switches.
To do this, MyLincoln Touch features an 8 - inch touch - screen in the middle of the dash, five - way steering -
wheel controls, USB ports, an SD card slot and an instrument panel with a traditional analog speedometer flanked
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There are drawbacks to the car as well (iDrive is a little clunky with no Bluetooth streaming for 06», all -
wheel drive changes the steering feel a little, and it takes a bit to learn the
controls by feel as cruise
control and the blinkers are right next to each other on the left side of the column).
The Infiniti's four -
wheel - drive system is aided
by brake - based traction
control.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four -
wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction
control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four -
wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise
control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering
wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering
wheel w / audio
controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice
control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent
control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price
by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
Drive is sent to the front
wheels and apportioned between them
by an electronically
controlled limited slip differential.
To do this, MyLincoln Touch features an 8 - inch touch - screen in the middle of the dash, five - way steering -
wheel controls, USB ports, an SD card slot and an instrument panel with a traditional analog speedometer flanked
by two customizable LCD screens.
Dynamics are managed
by an array of active features including adjustable dampers and antiroll bars, stability
control, and traction management for all -
wheel - drive cars.
Taking even more of the compliance out,
by replacing soft rubber bushes with harder polyurethane or metal spherical joints, will
control the
wheels more accurately maximising the surface area in contact with the tarmac.
Lights and heater
controls are still fluty to the touch, their position indicated
by a row of LEDs, and although they seem fiddly at first, it soon becomes intuitive - not least because most of them can be twiddled with the fingertips without taking your hands off the
wheel.
Today, When I was driving over a hump, I didn't
control the steering
wheel well so that the right front tire went first then followed
by the left front tire, and at that moment, the TPMS light was on.
While a single electric motor drives the front
wheels, each rear -
wheel has its own high - torque motor and the setup is coordinated
by Mitsubishi's Active Yaw
Control (AYC) system.
Once its ready, and the cruise
control light on the dash has lit up, you then choose the distance you'd like to remain from the car in front
by tapping another button the steering
wheel.
Available in both front - or all -
wheel - drive and powered
by a standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb - ft of torque, or high - performance Twin - Turbo 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers 410 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque, the XTS is also the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride
Control for an incredibly smooth ride.
A single «view» button on the
wheel lets you alter the size and shape of the cluster, while everything else is
controlled by up and down arrows.
The standard Air Body
Control suspension system has been re-configured, helping to raise the ride height
by 29 mm over a standard E-class Estate, although just under half of that increase is due to an increase in
wheel and tyre rolling radius.
All of this, including the rear -
wheel steering — which offers + / - 3 degrees of movement and gives the effect of shortening the Urus's long three - metre wheelbase
by up to 600 mm — is
controlled by the Tamburo, a collection of stylised levers and switches at the base of the centre console.
We believe the car was owned
by a dealer and was being taken for a test drive when the bloke at the
wheel lost
control, clobbering a telegraph pole and punching a hole in a hedge.
I was immediately impressed
by the Passat's comfortable but not overly bolstered seats and its intuitive steering -
wheel controls.
With the standard rear - biased Quattro all -
wheel - drive system and launch -
control program, the Spyder is just fractionally slower than its hardtop sibling (which is lighter
by 220 pounds), roaring to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds and to 125 mph in 12.7 seconds.
The ride on this surface, which has become corrugated
by studded tires ripping into it, is undoubtedly firm, but there's more fluency in the damping, a greater sense of the
wheels tracing the undulations neatly and with easy
control.
With a significant input into the steering
wheel and a lift of the throttle you can force the rear tyres to relinquish their grip of the road, but so swiftly is it caught
by the stability
control (even with the traction
control in sport handling mode) and so mighty is the E43's traction when you get back on the throttle that there's little incentive to try and play.
The suspension is again
control arms all around, but the nineteen - inch
wheels have been replaced
by bigger twenty inchers shod with Pirelli PZero tires — 245/30 in the front, 305/30 in back.
The overall feature looks like a fun gimmick, though we're unimpressed
by the cheap - feeling plastic Porsche uses for the
controls — some video game steering
wheels feature better quality switches and buttons.