Sentences with phrase «during acceleration and braking»

A range of sensors monitor the movement of the body during acceleration and braking or on uneven surfaces.

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So what I did was I recruited 28 test subjects and had them complete three laps on the game Gran Turismo 3 for PlayStation 2; and they had a steering wheel, an acceleration [and] brake pad to simulate a real driving experience, and I counted the number of crashes they made during each lap, which was the number of times they hit the wall and also the number of times that they deviated from the course.

The driver can select to run on zero emissions mode at the press of a button, or else the CrossBlue will automatically shift between hybrid and all - electric modes during braking, acceleration and coasting to maximize fuel efficiency.

Although capacitors can not store as much energy as batteries, they are far better at releasing rapid pulses of electricity (for fast acceleration) and collecting electricity (recovered during braking, for instance).

Aside from the joystick, the four cursor buttons will control acceleration, braking, reversing, and resetting if you get stuck during a level.

The system uses an electric double - layer capacitor to capture recovered energy during braking and supplies electric power to the car during acceleration instead of using the battery.

The S model receives an electronic limited - slip differential that reduces inside wheel speed during cornering acceleration and stabilizes the rear end during hard braking.

Inability to spin any tire during launch Acceleration performance; I am skeptical of the claimed 4.5 - second 0 - to -60-mph claim, not to mention the 200 - mph top speed Mushy brake pedal Slippery machined edges on brake pedal All the goodies that cost extra and their exorbitant prices

If you need to accelerate after you have engine - braked, then do the double - declutching procedure and shift directly to the gear you want to use during acceleration.

In slow - moving traffic such as on the highway during frustrating commutes, the XC90 will take control of all acceleration, braking, and steering using its adaptive cruise, active steering, and sensor technologies.

Most obvious are the wider wheels and tyres (255 section fronts, 285 rears), but there's significant structural reinforcement to better contain the lateral and longitudinal forces generated during maximum cornering, braking and acceleration.

The combination does not make the Vue a full - fledged hybrid like the, but it saves fuel by shutting off at idle, cutting fuel during deceleration, and using regenerative brakes to build electric energy that is then used in initial acceleration.

While the earlier ABS, ASC and ASC+T active safety systems improve longitudinal stability during braking and acceleration, AHK was the first active safety system in a BMW car to improve lateral stability in high - speed maneuvers.

A key benefit of performance tires is optimized steering response and adhesion during acceleration, braking and cornering, usually with some small penalty in ride harshness and tread noise Ply Rating (PR), Load Range (B), Load Index / Speed Designation (97V) or Standard Load Rating (SL or XL)

Whereas the earlier Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction (ASC+T) improve longitudinal stability during braking and acceleration, the Active Rear Axle Kinematics system improves lateral stability in high - speed maneuvers.

Performance gains include less rear - end squat during acceleration, less nose dive under braking and reduced body roll while cornering.

This occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking.

ProPILOT Assist reduces the hassle of stop - and - go driving by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single - lane highway driving.

This is of particular benefit for a high - performance car because it helps keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.

The 2018 Nissan LEAF, along with the 2018 Rogue, offers available ProPILOT Assist technology, which helps drivers navigate stop - and - go traffic by assisting control of acceleration, braking and steering during single - lane highway driving.

Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start - stop functionality Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.

Acceleration comes without any thrashy V6 roar, and nosediving during hard braking is also kept in check.

This takes advantage of engine braking to help prevent unwanted acceleration and can help reduce the need to brake during a descent.

The basics are excellent: A new rear - suspension system minimizes roll, squat and dive during cornering, acceleration and braking.

ProPILOT Assist supports drivers by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single - lane driving on the highway.

Under acceleration the mild hybrid system provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in «motor» mode, while in «generator» mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle during in - gear deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the batteries.

The chassis seemed impervious to bad and bumpy pavement during braking, turning and acceleration.

Tow / Haul mode adopted; Mode is part of a gear - shifting point control system that switches the AI - SHIFT uphill / downhill control and electronic throttle non-linear characteristics to the settings most suitable for towing, in addition to automatically downshifting during acceleration even when the brakes are applied

The 2011 Honda Accord is now equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden maneuvers by applying braking to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and modulating the engine torque output as required.

The driver controls steering inputs, acceleration, braking and all other decision making needed during driving.

The new batteries bolster the engine with approximately 11 kw (15 horsepower) of electric power assist during heavy acceleration and 15 kW of regenerative braking power.

When driving smoothly, and thus efficiently, the bar stays near the centre of the indicator, shifting slightly right during gradual acceleration and slightly to the left when braking gently.

Corvette features a rear transaxle that improves weight distribution, keeping the car more evenly balanced during acceleration, turning and hard braking.

They are designed to provide more uniform body pressure and better all - direction holding during spirited acceleration, braking and cornering.

All - electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking.

Mopar will also release a performance suspension spring kit for the Durango SRT in March that drops the ride height by 0.6 - inches to reduce squat during acceleration, brake drive and body roll in corners.

Since working with XL, our maintenance team has noticed significantly extended brake lifespans, our drivers have all positive feedback on the added boost during acceleration, and we've reduced fuel usage, too.

These changes ensure that the wheel position during vertical movement remains unaffected by lateral forces or by torque reaction during braking and acceleration.

The system also features regenerative braking to capture electrical energy during braking, electric power assist during acceleration, low - rolling resistance tires and improved aerodynamics.

This is of particular benefit for a high - performance sedan, helping to keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.

Mahindra had introduced the Scorpio with Intelli - Hybrid technology which helps reduce fuel consumption by assisting the engine with electric power during acceleration, by automatically switching the engine off while the vehicle is stationary and by reusing recovered brake energy.

Stability — particularly as speed — is helped by four air flaps — one at each corner — which act independently to maintain optimum airflow across the Huayra — just like an aircraft wing — and modify the downforce to aid acceleration and braking as well as pushing the Huayra in to the ground during cornering.

For drivers seeking more aggressive shift operation, «Ds mode» (drive sport) electronic control logic programming provides increased acceleration feel with higher engine revolutions, automatic engine braking and maintaining engine speed during cornering.

A 115 - volt air - cooled lithium - ion battery pack bolsters the engine with approximately 11 kilowatts (15 horsepower) of electric power assist during rapid acceleration or on demanding inclines and 15 kilowatts of regenerative braking power.

In recovery mode it gathers kinetic energy generated under braking and periods of trailing throttle, storing it in the battery for use during periods of acceleration.

They also say it's possible GM could be working on an eAssist style Corvette as proof of concept, or even for select markets the way 1500 - series trucks are being sold on the West Coast with a small electric motor adding another 13 horses and 44 lb - ft of torque during acceleration, along with regenerative braking and Stop / Start.

Like a gas - electric hybrid, it uses a lithium ion battery to assist the fuel cell during acceleration and capture energy through regenerative braking, thus improving fuel efficiency.

The switch to R - Design spec also adds suspension tuning (a double - wishbone front end, and an integral - link rear set - up with optional air suspension) which is good, especially considering the chassis and suspension in the ’18 XC60 has already been tweaked to help keep the body as neutral as possible both in the bends and during braking and acceleration manoeuvres.

The lithium ion battery recharges through the technology of regenerative braking (capturing energy electrically and reusing the same during acceleration).

The seats were designed with Recaro ® specifically for the 370Z NISMO to provide more uniform body pressure and better all - direction holding during spirited acceleration, braking and cornering.