Sentences with phrase «electric power assistance»

A 115 - volt lithium - ion battery and 15 - kW induction motor - generator help increase fuel economy by providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration.

In addition all models, except 760Li, now feature electric power assistance for the steering, giving excellent steering precision with a reduction in fuel consumption thanks to the system only being operational on demand.

Other technology includes switchable modes for damping, engine map, gearshift and also steering — with the new electric power assistance system coming in three different strengths.

This is the first M5 to feature electric power assistance for the steering.

Jaguar has finally installed electric power assistance in the XJ, too.

Charitably, he describes the old G's recirculating ball steering as «authentic» and said that the G's new electric power assistance makes a world of difference.

He also added that the SUV's on - road performance is significantly improved too thanks to new electric power assistance replacing the old G - Wagon's archaic recirculating ball steering.

This offers fuel - saving stop / start functionality, torque boosting electric power assistance on demand, an electric - only «Zero Mode» for city driving and regenerative 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.

Much has been made of Porsche's switch to electric power assistance in this current generation.

It ditches the old G's recirculating ball setup for electric power assistance, which enables Comfort, Sport, and Off - Road steering modes.

The steering — long a problem for BMW — feels suitably weighted for the X6 M's size and proportions, though still remains decidedly vague - the curse of electric power assistance.

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.

Its electric power assistance means it's not as heavy, but it still connects car and driver in a hugely satisfying way.

Also optional is the Direct Steer system (490 euro) with variable ratio and electric power assistance.

The electric power assistance is nicely judged, full of feel and with a nice linear, faithful response, regardless of which of the three selectable steering weights you've selected.

Connected by a belt to the diesel engine's crankshaft, under acceleration the MHSG provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in «motor» mode, reducing engine load and emissions.