Sentences with phrase «drive wheel on»

Traction control reduces engine power and applies braking to a spinning drive wheel in order to transfer torque to the other drive wheel on the axle.

The electronically controlled lock function has the effect of applying specific, appropriate brake force to a spinning drive wheel on tight bends.

Locking differentials force driven wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed, regardless of traction, or lack thereof.

Long distance towing with the drive wheels on the ground will cause damage, even in N.

When cornering, the driving wheel on the inside of the turn travels in a smaller radius than the outside wheel to prevent the outside wheel from dragging in the turn

The third, and main function of a differential though — and the one from which it derives its name — is that it allows two driven wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds.

The axles transmit power from either the transmission or the differential to the drive wheels on...

That strong output, along with the broad torque band, makes getting up to speed in the Nissan Juke fairly simple — even though, at lower speeds, you can overwhelm the driven wheels on front - wheel drive models if you're not careful enough with the gas pedal.

Not exact matches

One drawback about the island is that it's hilly, and although there's little snow, all his cabs need to be four - wheel drive to be able to maneuver the gravel roads, steep driveways and houses located on cliffs.

From electric cars that can drive themselves to modernized public transport such as the Hyperloop to human - sized drones and hover boards (real ones, not those silly two - wheeled contraptions that catch on fire), we are entering an era of potentially dramatic change on the transportation front.

You'll never have to look down at your iPhone again while driving because your car will be an iPhone on wheels.

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.

The Jag proved to be surprisingly competent on rough terrain with its advanced all - wheel - drive system providing solid traction and good feel.

Ford tuned the Edge ST to compensate for its high ride by «managing the all - wheel drive system and electronically creating a little bit of sportiness without getting ourselves into any issues on the center of gravity,» Nair said.

Other changes included a price cut on the company's rear wheel drive 70 kWh version of Model S, and the new offer of a «Ludicrous Speed Upgrade» for the 85 kWh, all - wheel drive Model S called the «P85D» — the company's most expensive model at $ 105,000 before tax incentives and gas savings as estimated by Tesla.

As we got our test drive started, Jamie took the wheel first and offered up a quick primer on the Chiron's controls and what to look out for when I got into the hot seat.

A hot hatch with a 292 - horsepower engine, the Golf R uses a new suspension that adjusts according to sensors on each wheel for the best drive possible.

Now they must be in the business of ride - hailing apps, shuttle buses, 3D maps, and computers on wheels that drive themselves.

If the bag senses even a drop of alcohol, a red steering wheel will appear, reminding the person not to drive and giving them a $ 10 Uber discount (valid only on Super Bowl Sunday).

The driver had received several visual and one audible hands - on warning earlier in the drive and the driver's hands were not detected on the wheel for six seconds prior to the collision.

Both self - driving systems require a driver to keep their hands on the wheel.

Tesla founder and chief executive Elon Musk unveils the dual engine chassis of the new Tesla «D' model which is a faster and all - wheel - drive version of the Model S electric sedan at the Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles on October 9, 2014.

Standing in front of his image on a giant videoscreen, Musk showed off the model's four - wheel drive and autopilot features.

The two - seater vehicles that are tested on public roads are equipped with removable steering wheels, accelerator pedals, and brake pedals so test drivers can take over driving if necessary.

It was the toast of the auto - show circuit and a clear play on Kia's part to redefine the brand with a classic «halo» car — in this case, a rear - wheel - drive, go - fast machine with a game - changing exterior design and an inviting price tag, relative to the upmarket competition.

A New Jersey town on track for a record - breaking number of drunken driving cases has become the first U.S. municipality to partner with ride service app Uber to keep inebriated residents from getting behind the wheel.

«The driver had received several visual and one audible hands - on warning earlier in the drive and the driver's hands were not detected on the wheel for six seconds prior to the collision,» Tesla writes.

On the day of my outing with Adamson, he drove me up into the mountains outside Boulder, switched his Toyota 4 - Runner into all - wheel drive, and then rumbled down a dirt road half covered in snow until we couldn't go any farther.

Outlook Think of this industry as Rodeo Drive on wheels.

In December, the California DMV released draft rules allowing self - driving cars to be used on public roads but requiring a person to remain behind the wheel.

The best timeline he mentioned was based on a coast - to - coast demo drive from California to New York without the driver touching the wheel.

Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation at the Automotive Hall of Fame on Friday allowing for the testing of self - driving cars without a steering wheel, brake pedal, or human in the front seat.

According to Joe Oliver, federal spending tripled between 1969 and 1979, driven by «the ideology of the man at the wheel and on the reckless assumption that commodity prices would remain high».

Attendees can select the model of their choice and get out on the track, spending 90 minutes behind the wheel of one of these luxury driving machines, a rush of adrenalin and endorphins guaranteed.

By the end of 2017 a Tesla should be able to drive in full autonomous mode from Los Angeles to New York «without the need for a single touch» on the wheel, Musk said.

For people living in rural areas, where wait times for driverless Uber or any kind of public transit are completely unreasonable, yet don't have money to burn an extra $ 10k on their car to make it autonomous, will continue to buy old - fashioned human - driven cars with gas pedals and steering wheels long into the future — and will not accept not being able to drive their cars into cities.

«We are on track to have the hybrid system ready later this decade on rear - wheel - drive Ford pickups and SUVs.»

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue this notice, saying in its request that it «is is primarily concerned with vehicles that do not have the means for human driving, e.g., a steering wheel and brake and accelerator pedals,» though the agency is also seeking input on semi-autonomous vehicles that do require human interaction.

Through it, the occupants of the vehicle can leave the driving to the system, though the cars will still have steering wheels on the times when an occupant will choose to take control.

In that post, Tesla said the driver, since identified as an Apple engineer, «had received several visual and one audible hands - on warning earlier in the drive and the driver's hands were not detected on the wheel for six seconds prior to the collision.»

What is more, the drive cycles of trucks and their significantly simpler routes (when compared with passenger traffic) could lead to a faster adoption of autonomous technologies on the big wheels.

The company observed that once behind the wheel of the self - driving Lexus SUVs, the drivers got quickly distracted and stopped paying attention to the car going about on its way.

«The driver had received several visual and one audible hands - on warning earlier in the drive and the driver's hands were not detected on the wheel for six seconds before the collision,» the company said.

Tesla Motors Inc. in October rolled out its Autopilot suite that can drive on well - tended highways and change lanes safely without the driver taking the wheel.

So I guess I'll have to be content with driving a car that has the steering wheel on the wrong side.

However using the drunk driver example / metaphor, I have no problem with anyone getting behind the wheel of a car too inebriated to drive facing consequences with restrictions on their licence or even jail time.

Today, both Firestone and Michelin continue to «reinvent» the wheel, adding treading that sloughs off rain, traction that handles curves better, and studs for driving on ice and snow.

After they drove away, and we closed everything up again, I sat back down in my car in the dark and put my head on the steering wheel and prayed, «Thank you, Jesus, for helping us not miss this tonight.»

Next, Michael located a four - wheel drive Toyota and took us on back roads that led seemingly straight up the mountains.

We drove, for 50 km, on dirt roads that were riddled with potholes, at about half the recommended speed because tiny wheels and giant potholes.