Sentences with phrase «by controlling wheel»

This system optimises traction and stability by controlling wheel spin by reducing torque to the spinning wheel and applying braking if required.

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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 by... Show full review
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.
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