Sentences with phrase «electric steering in»

The electric steering in track mode is communicative letting you know exactly what the front tires are doing.

Strangely, the electric steering in the new Boxster feels better.

Not exact matches

Tesla has issued a worldwide recall related to the power - steering systems in 123,000 of its electric Model S vehicles.

The U.S. pioneer in luxury electric cars charged by batteries was one of the first companies to offer steering that could be operated hands - free, one of the first steps to full self - driving that industry experts say may be available by 2020.

According to the Insurance Institute, the head of the crash test dummy in the Model S slammed into the steering wheel, which is why IIHS only gave the popular electric car an «acceptable» rating in the small overlap test.

Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance systems fling radar waves in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that assist your steering, if you drift.

In the future, such conductivity changes in graphene could be also generated by simple electronic means, allowing for highly efficient electric control of refraction, among others for steering applicationIn the future, such conductivity changes in graphene could be also generated by simple electronic means, allowing for highly efficient electric control of refraction, among others for steering applicationin graphene could be also generated by simple electronic means, allowing for highly efficient electric control of refraction, among others for steering applications.

«Neural stem cells steered by electric fields in rat brain.»

The electric power steering pump in our 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 5 Door Hatchback (this is a UK car) has failed and I plan to replace this myself.

Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass

The GL63 also benefits from AMG - tuned electric power steering and upgraded cross-drilled brake discs, measuring 15.4 inches in front and 13.6 inches in back, with red - painted calipers.

They charge more quickly and deliver energy in bursts, making them a better fit with devices that need instant peak power delivery, such as electric turbochargers, power steering and active roll - control systems.

Electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) is a plague that's spread across an industry in search of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

I'll say the same about the Mazda3, though the Mazda might still hold the edge in steering feel, having adopted electro - hydraulic steering rather than going to full electric, a half - step that comes at the cost of fuel efficiency.

Based on the systems in the F - Type sports cars and XE sedan, the 2016 Jaguar XF also adopts a new electric power steering system.

The electric power steering is ultra-light in its weighting but also extremely direct.

Steering feel didn't seem to change all that much when switching modes, but no matter — it is well weighted and you never feel as though you're waiting for the wheels to turn in as the electric power system starts doing its thing.

When we pushed it, we found the electric - assist power steering a bit too boosted for our taste at higher speeds with more than a little dead space on - center, and the brakes seemed on the soft side in hard stop situations.

We wouldn't be surprised in the least to someday encounter all - electric steering that provides more «feedback» than a sport - tuned hydraulic rack.

However, in slower corners the electric power steering is too light and the front end just doesn't feel like it's keyed into the tarmac as you want.

The Escape's electric power steering is quick and responsive, though rubber - bandy in its effort.

In eco and normal modes, the electric power steering is overassisted and underdampened.

The electric steering firms up quickly into turns, the brakes (12.0 - inches in front, 11.1 at the rear) bite down adequately when called upon.

The electric power steering, though, is well tuned and nicely weighted, if not quite as lively as that in a Mazda CX - 5.

You'll also notice that the effort level of the electric - assist steering decreases to a light arcade - game calibration at low speed, although considering the amount of time that you cruise parking lots in Southern California in the search for an open space, maybe this is a good thing.

Turbocharging across the Carrera line - up and electric power steering in all models were unpopular updates

However, although the steering isn't bad for an electric system, it still feels too light in slower speed corners and fails to feed back enough information about what the front tyres are doing.

From the moment we rolled out of the hotel parking lot in Whistler, British Columbia, it was evident that the electric power steering in the NX is tuned for greater heft than the Lexus norm, and the fat - rimmed, flat - bottom steering wheel feels great.

Turbocharging across the Carrera line - up and electric power steering in all models were unpopular updates — and they undoubtedly do erode some of the charisma of earlier models — but they weren't enough to spoil what is a truly great sports car.

On the contrary, the GC delivers excellent visibility, nicely weighted steering (an electric system is new for 2016), and — thanks in part to the Quadra - Lift air suspension standard on the Summit — a pleasant ride.

Engineered and built in Korea, the Spark was modified for U.S. duty with stiffer front dampers, larger (fifteen - inch) wheels, and electric power steering.

The electric - assist power steering is said to be light and accurate for use in the urban environments in which the Q30 will likely be most popular.

In terms of dynamic improvements, the 2015 Ford Focus ST has new front springs, different shock absorber tuning in the front and the rear, and revised electric power steering that's supposed to deliver better feeIn terms of dynamic improvements, the 2015 Ford Focus ST has new front springs, different shock absorber tuning in the front and the rear, and revised electric power steering that's supposed to deliver better feein the front and the rear, and revised electric power steering that's supposed to deliver better feel.

The electric power steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic - assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.

The steering is crisp and communicative, the brake pedal feel is pretty conventional, and, of course, the torquey off - the - line acceleration is fabulous, just as it is in all electric vehicles.

The hybrid's steering and handling responses are sharper, and the powertrain is a hoot: the V - 6 / electric hybrid should be able to keep up with the average German luxury V - 8 and, at the limit, the chassis will be more likely to give in to four - wheel drifts.

On the way to Sears Point, the RLX exhibits competent handling: the big sedan gets around the mountain roads with very little understeer and a bit of cushy body roll, although the inevitable electric power steering is average in feel and feedback, which is to say, there's not enough of either.

This is the same reason belt - driven hydraulic steering pumps have been replaced by electric power assist in many cars, including the 5 Series.

Base Price: $ 847,975 Powertrain Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 / plug - in electric hybrid Displacement: 4.6 liters (280 cu in) Power: 608 hp @ 8700 rpm Torque: 390 lb - ft @ 6600 rpm Motors: Two permanent - magnet AC synchronous Electric output: 129/156 hp (front / rear axle) Batteries: 6.8 - kWh lithium - ion Total output: 887 hp Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: 4 - wheel Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Control arms, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented carbon - ceramic discs Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tire sizes F, R: 265 / 35R -20 (95Y), 325 / 30R -21 (104Y) Measurements L x W x H: 182.8 x 76.4 x 45.9 in Wheelbase: 107.5 in Track F / R: 65.5 / 63.5 in Weight: 3715 lb Weigelectric hybrid Displacement: 4.6 liters (280 cu in) Power: 608 hp @ 8700 rpm Torque: 390 lb - ft @ 6600 rpm Motors: Two permanent - magnet AC synchronous Electric output: 129/156 hp (front / rear axle) Batteries: 6.8 - kWh lithium - ion Total output: 887 hp Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: 4 - wheel Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Control arms, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented carbon - ceramic discs Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tire sizes F, R: 265 / 35R -20 (95Y), 325 / 30R -21 (104Y) Measurements L x W x H: 182.8 x 76.4 x 45.9 in Wheelbase: 107.5 in Track F / R: 65.5 / 63.5 in Weight: 3715 lb WeigElectric output: 129/156 hp (front / rear axle) Batteries: 6.8 - kWh lithium - ion Total output: 887 hp Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: 4 - wheel Chassis Steering: Electrically assisted Front suspension: Control arms, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented carbon - ceramic discs Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tire sizes F, R: 265 / 35R -20 (95Y), 325 / 30R -21 (104Y) Measurements L x W x H: 182.8 x 76.4 x 45.9 in Wheelbase: 107.5 in Track F / R: 65.5 / 63.5 in Weight: 3715 lb Weight dist.

The V - 8's accessory belt spins a hydraulic steering pump in the S8, but the S7 uses an electric assist motor mounted on the steering rack.

The steering has also been improved by the adoption of the electric power - assisted rack first seen in the Tamora and T350.

The electric power steering, in typical Mini fashion, is precise and provides good feel.

Some will bemoan the change to electric - power - assisted steering — the previous hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.

The GLC's electric - assist steering is totally numb in Comfort mode, but it really comes alive when you switch into Sport.

The Miata has Mazda's second implementation of rack - mounted electric power steering The first application was in the RX - 8, but while most modern Mazdas use electric power steering, it's really tricky to fit rack - mounted systems in front - wheel - drive cars.

Credit in part the quick steering ratio and well - programmed electric power steering.

Beyond the leap forward in hardware, the 2014 Chevrolet SS benefits from the wholesale improvements in GM products over the last decade — everything from the interior materials to the weighting of the electric power steering speak to a certain level of competence and know - how.

The good news is, almost all the serious performance enhancements available in the European - spec GTI will make it into the 2015 GTI for the U.S. Naturally we'll be getting the new, more spacious bodyshell with independent rear suspension, plus the electric - assist steering that features a variable - ratio rack - and - pinion to reduce the number of turns that the steering wheel requires to go from lock to lock.

The electric power steering feels exactly like that in most modern cars — quick and precise but mostly devoid of feedback.