The Accord Hybrid's
electric servo brake system maximizes regenerative braking capability for improved fuel efficiency.
Electric servo brake system.
With
an electric servo brake system that increases electrical regenerative efficiency and a fully - electric compressor that reduces engine load, the Sport Hybrid i - DCD improves the vehicle's fuel economy by more than 35 % compared to a current IMA hybrid system.
Featuring a high efficiency coaxial motor, low - friction gearbox and
electric servo brake system, the electric powertrain has a consumption rate of 29 kWh / 100 miles (116 MPGe).
The 2014 Accord Plug - In Hybrid Sedan will feature
an electric servo braking system similar to the setup on the Honda Fit EV, which allows for natural brake pedal feel, while extending the range over which the regenerative braking can take place.
An electric servo braking system increases regeneration efficiency, while the fully electric compressor reduces engine load.
The Sport Hybrid version of the MDX will also offer active dampers,
an electric servo braking system and four different driving modes — all items that won't be found in the standard gasoline - engined models — with the Integrated Dynamics System using nine different systems in the vehicle to offer a greater range of selectable driving characteristics for the driver.
Not exact matches
The computer activates a
servo unit in the
brake system's master cylinder that proportions
braking power between the traditional hydraulic
brakes and the
electric motor to maximised regeneration.
An electro - mechanical
brake servo and an
electric air conditioning compressor make for energy - efficient
braking and air conditioning.
The system intuitively, through a combination of sensors,
electric servos / motors, and control units, can sense wheel lock up and make corrections in
brake pressure in a fraction of a second.
In addition to regenerative
braking, there's fly - by - wire (
electric servo) four - wheel discs with Brembo six - piston callipers and 368 mm semi-floating cast - iron front rotors and four - piston / 361 mm rears.
The computer activates a
servo unit in the
brake system's master cylinder that proportions
braking power between the traditional hydraulic
brakes and the
electric motor to maximize regeneration.
Power and performance come from three
electric motors, 7 - speed dual clutch transmission, an advanced Electro
Servo braking system, MDX Sport Hybrid - exclusive Active Damper technology, and an expanded - range Integrated Dynamics System with four modes including the new SPORT + mode.
Electric servo actuators are integrated into the rear
brake calipers.
Although it's by far the cheapest and — by not so far — most efficient car here, the Toyota also suffered from loud and intrusive ABS and ESC
servos, abrupt switchover from
electric to petrol power and inconsistent
brake feel, especially at low speeds.
Active park assist with parktronic system, Attention assist, Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, COMAND HDD Navigation with radio / CD / DVD / MP3; 7» screen; traffic updates; speed limit assist; linguatronic voice control; SD card slot + online, Direct steer system with speed dependent
servo assistance, Dynamic drive mode selector, Outside temperature gauge, Service indicator (Active Service System), DAB Digital radio, 2
Electric windows, AMG body styling, Automatic dimming interior and driver's door mirror, Automatic headlights, Body colour bumpers, Body coloured front splitter,
Electric folding door mirrors, Green tinted glass, Heated rear window with timer, Intelligent light system with LED headlights; active light function; cornering lights and adaptive high beam assist, LED daytime running lights, Magic vision control, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, 3 spoke multi-function sports steering wheel, AMG floor mats, Black roof lining, Gearshift paddles,Neck - pro front headrests, Thermotronic automatic climate control, Memory package - SL Class, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive
brake system, Anti lock
brake system with
Brake Assist, Automatic roll over protection, Driver and passenger head and side airbags, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking
brake, Electronic Stability Program with Anti Skid Control, Hill hold function, Passenger airbag deactivation system,Pre - Safe anticipatory safety system, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Remote central locking, Adaptive damping system, Tyre sealant kit