Sentences with phrase «determines vehicle speed»

The anti-lock braking system determines vehicle speed at either two or four wheels, depending upon the type of system with which the vehicle is equipped.

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«GEET determines the optimal departure time and vehicle cruising speeds that can be varied throughout the trip based on anticipated vehicle performance and delivery times,» said Prabhu.

By combining vehicle speed, snake - crossing speed, and models of snake movement, they can determine the probability of detecting a snake during a road survey and relate that to density of snakes in the surrounding landscape.

Vehicle sensor inputs including steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw, and speed are monitored 100 times per second to determine where to allocate power.

The ABS control module is a microprocessor that runs diagnostic checks of a vehicle's antilock braking system and processes information from wheel - speed sensors and the hydraulic brake system to determine when to release braking pressure at a wheel that's about to lock up and start skidding.

By monitoring each vehicle's position, speed, and location relative to the others, connected vehicles would then be able to calculate risk from a 360 - degree perspective, allowing for pre-emptive action in the form of a warning alert when the system determines a crash is imminent, for example.

While the maximum set travel speed will be determined in the final rule, estimates included in the proposal demonstrate that limiting heavy vehicles will save lives.

VW's «kill - switch» software, the EPA alleges, can determine whether or not a car is being tested by the steering wheel angle, the vehicle's speed and by barometric pressure, said Cynthia Giles, the agency's assistant administrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

When manufacturers determine the gearing of the transmission, they want the vehicle to be at peak efficiency around 60mph (since most highways have a speed limit of 55 or 65).

These considerations, as well as load and speed ratings, determine which brands and tire types are approved for use on your vehicle.

Continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position and steering - wheel angle sensors to determine the vehicle's conditions and driver's intent.

Once a vehicle speed is set by the driver, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control10 uses a front - grill mounted millimeter - wave radar and an in - vehicle camera to detect a preceding vehicle and help determine its distance.

Transmission may not shift properly as the ECU uses the vehicle speed to help determine when to shift

If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with another vehicle is extremely high, the system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to help the driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision (Refer to the Owner's Manual for additional information).

The system uses feedback from sensors on all four wheels to determine variables such as road conditions, vehicle speed, weight distribution, etc..

The computer uses this information received from electronic sensors regarding the rotational speed of each wheel, the horizontal motion of the vehicle, and the vertical motion of the vehicle to determine how to direct the traction control system or the anti-lock braking system to best control the vehicle when needed.

Sensors monitor vehicle speed, wheel rotation, gear position, steering angle, lateral g forces and yaw rate to determine how much torque should be shifted to the outside rear wheel in corners.

Preview Braking identifies sudden braking situations with laser sensors to determine distance and relative speed of the vehicle ahead in the same lane and «pre-pressurizes» the brake system before the driver steps on the brake pedal.

It combines vehicle speed, steering angle and Vehicle Stability Assist, to determine if the car is deterring from its intendevehicle speed, steering angle and Vehicle Stability Assist, to determine if the car is deterring from its intendeVehicle Stability Assist, to determine if the car is deterring from its intended path.

If the ACCS determines that a collision is imminent, vehicle speed will be reduced and an audio / visual warning issued.

Other examples include cross traffic alert, which warns a driver if traffic is about to enter the vehicle's path from the side; curve speed warning, which uses GPS and speed information to determine if the vehicle is about to take a curve too fast; and fatigue warning, which tracks steering and other driver behaviors to determine if the driver is inattentive or in danger of falling asleep.

Using a combination of vehicle speed, steering angle and Vehicle Stability Assist, it determines if the Fit begins to slide from its intendevehicle speed, steering angle and Vehicle Stability Assist, it determines if the Fit begins to slide from its intendeVehicle Stability Assist, it determines if the Fit begins to slide from its intended path.

[2] The ECM is a type of electronic control unit (ECU), which is an embedded system that employs software to determine the required throttle position by calculations from data measured by other sensors, including the accelerator pedal position sensors, engine speed sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and cruise control switches.

LiDAR, radar, sonar and camera - based solutions have become a staple of modern cars, allowing them to sense other vehicles in order to determine speed, as well as detecting and avoiding collisions, maintaining lane positions and predicting the behaviour of other vehicles.

But Chrysler may offer a five - speed manual transaxle in the top - of - the - line Eagle Vision TSi and possibly the high - trim Dodge Intrepid ES.Chrysler also is determining whether there is retail demand for such a vehicle in the United States.

To determine the current driving conditions, the system monitors pedal position, throttle position, vehicle speed, engine speed and engine vacuum.

Using sensors that monitor throttle position, vehicle speed, and acceleration / deceleration and then comparing these inputs with a map stored in the transmission computer, the system is able to determine when the vehicle is on an incline and adjust the shift schedule for improved climbing power or downhill engine braking.

The damper settings are determined by an electronic control unit which takes sensor readings from the car's systems, including throttle position, brake position, steering wheel rotation and vehicle speed.

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In the most simplified description, G - Vectoring Control is an electronic system that momentarily pauses ignition when sophisticated sensors determine the steering wheel is being turned at the same time the vehicle is moving at speed.

Radar Cruise Control On highways, Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter - wave radar to detect preceding vehicles and determine their speed.

A microprocessor determines the amount of steering assistance required at any given moment based on vehicle speed and driving conditions.

The PCS computer helps determine whether a frontal collision is unavoidable using information from the radar sensor, vehicle speed, steering angle and yaw - rate inputs.

It also identifies sudden braking situations with laser sensors to determine distance and relative speed of the vehicle ahead in the same lane and «pre-pressurizes» the Brake Assist system before the driver steps on the brake pedal.

The VCM system monitors throttle position, vehicle speed, engine speed, automatic - transmission gear selection and other factors to determine the correct cylinder activation scheme for the operating conditions.

A shift map in the transmission computer continually measures throttle position, vehicle speed and acceleration / deceleration, and then determines when the vehicle is on a hill.

If the FCW system detects a vehicle in front of the Civic and then determines that a collision may occur (due to a speed differential between the two vehicles), it will trigger visual and audible alerts for the driver.

The roll - rate sensor and multiple G sensors (accelerometers) determine the «scenario» and calculate the angle of roll and the speed of the vehicle in order to deploy the airbags at the correct point for optimum protection.

The system monitors throttle position, vehicle speed, engine speed, gear selection and other factors to determine the correct cylinder activation for the operating conditions.

At speeds above 30km / h, PRE-SAFE ® monitors the dynamic state of the vehicle (speed, rotation etc.) and the driver's inputs to steering, accelerator and brake, to determine whether or not emergency action is being taken.

Auto start / stop: Various sensor inputs from around the vehicle (speed sensors, steering angle, air conditioning on / off, engine temperature) are collated via the CAN bus to determine whether the engine can be shut down when stationary for improved fuel economy and emissions.

Infiniti's lane departure warning activates at speeds above 45 mph, using a camera and speed sensor to recognize lane markings and determine how close the vehicle is to crossing them.

«Autonomous police vehicle may determine the threshold speed for a given section of road by searching a local traffic laws database for a legal speed limit for that section of road or by querying remote central computing system,» the patent says.

The transmission ECU continually measures throttle position, vehicle speed and acceleration / deceleration to determine when the vehicle is on a hill.

If the system determines that a collision is imminent, it applies the brakes to help reduce vehicle speed and eventual collision forces.

And while the system waits for your foot to come off the brake pedal to restart the engine in most situations, it can also monitor everything from climate control operation and vehicle speed to help determine when the engine should be shut off and switched on — meaning a smarter system working for you to help you save gas on the road.

If the FCW system detects a vehicle or pedestrian in front of the RDX and then determines that a collision may occur (due to a speed differential between the RDX and the object), it will trigger a «BRAKE» message on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and Head - Up Display (on Advance Package) an audible alert.

Students at Chico State University are determined to speed up that evolution with their Human - Powered - Vehicle

Students at Chico State University are determined to speed up that evolution with their Human - Powered - Vehicle challenge.

Lack of truck black box or GPS Locator on the truck, which could assist in determining the speed of the truck at time of collision, and how long the vehicle was on the road