Sentences with phrase «during vehicle braking»

An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking.

The Hybrid uses Infiniti's Direct Response Hybrid system with a compact Lithium - ion battery and an Intelligent Regenerative Braking system that partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking.

Not exact matches

During FP1 Tom Coronel went off the circuit with a brake problem and crashed straight into a recovery vehicle.

«Electric and fuel cell vehicles, already implement regenerative braking in order to store the energy produced during braking for start - up, so why would trains not be able to do so?»

They've created a device, which straps onto your knees, that can harvest energy from your stride the same way hybrid electric vehicles recycle power during braking.

These new trucks — which employ a diesel combustion engine along with a hydraulic high - pressure accumulator that stores energy captured during braking — get 35 percent better fuel economy and generate as much as 30 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the non-hybrid diesel - powered vehicles they are replacing.

The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb - function check.

Firstly, you would only hear «tyre squeal» if the vehicle is losing (or at least scrabbling for) grip during the braking period.

Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb - function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level isBRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb - function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level isbrake fluid level is low.

The adaptive lights warn other vehicles by flashing rapidly in the event the driver has to stop suddenly from speeds above 30 mph or during emergency braking.

Stripping threads can make it so your caliper may come loose during operation, killing your ability to brake the vehicle safely, and ending up hurting most likely your vehicle, but also you, your passengers, and whomever may get in your way.

During difficult braking situations, the four - wheel disc antilock brake system determines when to apply the brakes to one or more wheels to help keep you and your vehicle secure in low - traction situations or in panic stops.

From Electronic Brake - pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard - braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, there are in total seven stability - enhancing systems to help you maintain control of your vehicle.

VCM allows the regenerative braking system to reclaim as much energy as possible during deceleration, while also allowing the electric motor to propel the vehicle in certain steady cruising situations.

Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) work to prevent a vehicle's brakes from locking up during hard braking.

the vehicle went in for 5000 mile service with a request to check the brakes because a significant braking vibration had developed during extended downhill braking.

The primary purpose of brake assist is to provide supplementary brake force to assist a driver who can not generate a large brake force during emergency braking, thus helping ensure the braking performance of the vehicle.

The Cadillac coil springs help to stabilize the vehicle during cornering and braking as well, controlling the shifting of vehicle weight as these maneuvers are performed.

Designed to make the vehicle even more agile, the system can apply finely - metered braking to the inner wheels to mitigate understeer during corner entry, helping the driver to keep the vehicle on the ideal line through a turn2.

Safety features on the E-Class include Active Emergency Stop, which gives the driver a visual, then audible, warning before slowing to avoid a hazard; Active Brake Assist, which brakes autonomously if necessary; Evasive Steering Assist, which helps the driver safely avoid a spin during an emergency lane change maneuver; Pre-Safe Plus, which warns the driver behind of an impending rear - end crash; Active Blind Spot Assist, self - explanatory and Remote Parking Pilot, which allows the vehicle to be maneuvered in and out of the garage remotely.

When the traction control function is operational, as the vehicle's wheels tend to spin faster than the other on a straight surface, meaning not during a turn, then the anti lock brake system will apply braking force to the wheel that is not in full contact with the flat surface.

On many vehicles like your Ford Flex, there are multiple sensors and warning systems that monitor the ABS brake system to ensure they don't lock up during emergency braking.

The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Applies braking to individual wheels during sudden turns so that drivers will not lose control of their vehicle.

Jazz offers a full range of safety features such as G - CON safety body to enhance protection and protect the passenger cabin from omnidirectional crashes; six airbags; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA); Hill Start Assist (HSA); an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that helps control steering during heavy braking with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD); and a Multi-angle Rearview Camera with three - level views.

Another standard feature is Brake Energy Regeneration, which ensures that — as far as possible — power for the vehicle's electrical system is generated during braking and coasting.

These two systems are standard equipment on four - wheel drive models and use electronically computer controlled servos to automatically apply brake pressure and throttle for smooth vehicle response even during extreme variations in vehicle elevation.

We can't deny the effectiveness of the Torsen differential - equipped, manually shifted full - time transfer case, the Active TRAC traction control system that applies the vehicle's brakes individually to modulate power to the tires with traction, and the ABS that also functions as a Downhill Assist Control (DAC) to squeeze the brakes for you during off - road descent without locking up a tire.

From the driver's seat the only significant changes are to the instrumentation, with different dials showing the levels of charge or power recouped during regenerative braking depending on the operation mode of the vehicle, and the single speed transmission.

If you drove during the drum brake era, long before disc brakes became commonplace, you can surely appreciate a modern vehicle's braking ability.

Other standard safety features on the vehicle include traction control to maximize tire grip with the road, electronic vehicle stability and roll mitigation for maintaining the intended driving path even during sudden maneuvers, high - beam daytime running lights to increase conspicuity, trailer sway damping for greater control of whatever you are pulling behind you, four - wheel disc brakes for shortening stopping distance, and an anti-lock braking system for preventing the wheels from locking up during hard stops.

The major components of a braking system, like pads, rotors and caliper, will need to be repaired or replaced as part of regular brake service and maintenance during the lifespan of a vehicle.

«Nobody wants brake trouble during their road trip,» said Tony Molla, vice president of the Automotive Service Association, a Texas - based nonprofit dedicated to vehicle maintenance.

And of course, during the calibration, I also failed to brake when the vehicle ahead was slowing on two occasions, triggering the proPILOT into action warning me with a series of beeps.

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 brochure outlines how ABS operates and explains the improved vehicle control provided during braking on most road surfaces.

ABS doesn't make much difference in stopping distances on dry roads, although it can enhance vehicle stability and allow the driver to maintain steering control during an emergency stop, when conventional brakes might allow wheel lockup and skidding.

ABS works with a vehicle's normal service brakes to decrease stopping distance and increase the control and stability of the vehicle during hard braking.

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.

Also used for the first time on a Nissan vehicle is a new Active Understeer Control system, which utilizes intelligent control logic and high - response brake actuators to brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw - moment.

If the vehicle is stopped and the driver indicates a wish to remain stationary — by depressing the brake pedal, activating the hold function, or moving the selector lever to «P» — the system increases the brake pressure to keep the vehicle firmly braked during a possible rear - end collision.

Provides the typical creep function which drivers expect from an automatic transmission, allowing them to control the vehicle confidently using the brake during low - speed maneuvers.

With Brake Energy Regeneration, power for the vehicle's electrical system is generated only during braking and overrun.

Shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, to minimize idling Restarting the engine promptly when the brake pedal is released Enabling early fuel shut - off during vehicle deceleration Capturing vehicle kinetic energy during deceleration through regenerative braking to charge the advanced nickel metal hydride battery Performing intelligent battery charging when it is most efficient The new GM Hybrid system provides additional power, when required, during launch from the electric motor / generator.

In some cases uneven front brake rotor wear could cause the vehicle to vibrate and the steering wheel to shake during braking.

• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.

The brake - force distribution helps prevent wheel lockup and improves stopping power as the weight of the vehicle shifts during stops.

Harnessing the integration of the vehicle's dynamic control systems, this feature limits brake pressure on inside wheels during cornering to help enhance control through the turn.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) applies braking to individual wheels during sudden turns so that the driver will not lose control of the vehicle.

StabiliTrak electronic stability and traction control systems monitor vehicle speed and traction levels during sudden driving maneuvers to help automatically adjust braking and throttle percentages and keep the truck moving in the right direction.