Sentences with phrase «for propulsion»

A key difference between walking and proper (mid - and forefoot) running is how the foot muscles work, and, in particular, the energy used for propulsion.

Unlike a BEV, a PHEV can use its internal combustion engine for propulsion in highway driving or when the battery is depleted.

Audi's new hybrid driveline operates in three modes: EV (relies purely on the electric motor for propulsion over a claimed 31 - mile range); Hybrid (a combination of the electric motor and the V8); and Sport (maximum performance).

The goal is, for example, to use the energy content of the battery for propulsion ahead of a downhill stretch in order to recharge it while going downhill using recuperation.

One is for the propulsion system while the second provides power to electrically driver accessories that could include the radiator fan, windshield wipers, air conditioning, or the audio system when you crank it up to 11.

The vessel only uses energy harvested from nature and is entirely autonomous, able to calculate, plot and execute course keeping that utilises energy for propulsion more efficiently, and in such a manner that it is compliant with the Collision at Sea Regulations.

First there's the Electric Drive mode that relies solely on battery power for propulsion.

In theory, an ocean - going saildrone would need no fuel for propulsion; solar panels could power instruments and communications.

NEA Scout is a six - unit CubeSat that relies on an innovative solar sail for propulsion.

«Jellyfish move by «flapping» their arms; this allows for propulsion through the water, which also moves water — and food — past the mouth,» he says.

In «E-Mode», the rear axle electric motor is first and foremost responsible for propulsion.

An all - new front fascia is designed to channel air for propulsion - system and drivetrain cooling, with four new radiators bringing the heat - exchanger total to 13.

Unlike the V8 - powered G - Class wagons now on the showroom floor, the Ener - G - Force concept is designed around the use of a hydrogen fuel cell for propulsion.

As for propulsion, all engines both gasoline and diesel on offer now use BMW's TwinPower turbo technology for upping power without upping fuel consumption and XDrive intelligent all - wheel drive is now standard or an option on 12 different models.

For the C - start response, the vortices also explained a large part of the motion, but «an additional non-rotating jet fluid region enclosed by the vortex region is found to be crucial for the propulsion,» said Huhn.

Over the course of a practice or competition, each foot contacts the ground hundreds or thousands of times and goes into plantar flexion for propulsion equally as many times.

All at the ready here to place the Orcs into their very own rocket booster capsule for propulsion into outer space.

Senator Mark Warner wrote on 2 July to NASA administrator Charles Bolden, «to encourage NASA to initiate a competitive bidding process for the propulsion component of the new Space Launch System».

But since the water around a swimming fish is continuous, it can be hard to pick out which regions of the fluid are most relevant for propulsion.

«These vortices are believed to play a crucial role for the propulsion mechanism of fish.

«Amazingly enough, the force for propulsion and maintaining body posture comes from the same joint.

Maintaining symmetry appears to be vital not just for propulsion and feeding, the researchers found.

Two types of electric rockets are currently in use: the ion thruster, which generates thrust using a beam of positive xenon ions, and the Hall thruster, which uses xenon ions and electrons for propulsion.

Although C. lenticarpus is on the way to an aquatic lifestyle, Fischer notes, its head and snout aren't fully streamlined, and its flexible flippers may have been more useful for getting around on land than for propulsion during swimming.

At an altitude of 700 kilometres, the «nanosatellite» will unfurl its 5 - by - 5 metre sail, initially to test its usefulness for propulsion.

Once sitting, they were shown how to «bum shuffle» backwards using their hands for support and the remaining leg for propulsion.

and their PROFLY ™ responsive cushioning is softer in the heel for shock absorption and firmer in the forefoot for propulsion.

An inhibited, or misfiring gluteus maximus is a disaster for runners who rely so much on this powerhouse for propulsion.

In almost every car made from the early 60's, you have pumps for the propulsion of various fluids.

Part of the responsibility for that propulsion falls to its new 10 - speed automatic transmission, which GM developed with Ford.

Noble M600 Top speed: 225 mph Unlike Nobles from the past, the M600 doesn't rely on a six - pot engine mounted behind its driver for propulsion.

From the cockpit, the driver is able to choose between three power settings (EV, Eco or Power) based on driving needs; each controls how long the HS stays in pure - electric mode, or whether it mixes its gasoline and electric powerplants for propulsion.

The mid -»50s also saw the debut of the limited production and breathtakingly beautiful 507 sports car, which had an alloy body and used the 502's V8 for propulsion.

The Highlander Hybrid's 3.5 - liter Atkinson cycle V6 - based system actually merges three electric motors into one seamless drivetrain — one front and one rear for propulsion, and a third for starting and recharging the battery.

There will be two powertrains available: a 1.5 - litre turbocharged VTEC petrol engine, available with either a manual or CVT gearbox, or a hybrid 2.0 - litre i - VTEC petrol engine with two electric motors - one for propulsion and one electric generator motor - which was previewed by a prototype version at last year's Frankfurt motor show.

I know it's what I refer to as an Expedient Electric, a regular IC production model repurposed for propulsion by zooming electron.

As in car racing, the aerodynamics of the Audi R8 has been optimized for propulsion.

It coordinates demands for propulsion and also manages energy recuperation, the newly developed electric single - wheel anti-slip regulation (eASR) that provides stability (ESP) under braking as well as torque vectoring under acceleration.

The bottom side is smoother, lighter in colour and has small «feet» for propulsion across the lagoon floor.

This species unique ability to dive by beating its wings for propulsion allows it to hunt down large zooplankton, especially krill.

The vehicle doesn't use a ballast system for propulsion making it small and lightweight.

Last year we detailed how Norsepower had rediscovered an engineering innovation, which sees large cylinders installed atop big ships harness wind for propulsion.

These vehicles, according to the Swedish Road Administration, are must be «equipped for propulsion with entirely or partially with electricity, or other fuel gas than liquefied petroleum gas, or with a fuel mixture that predominantly consists of alcohol.»

PWCs have an inboard engine driving a pump jet that has a screw - shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering.

In the 45 - second video aptly titled «Faraday Future vs the World» — because everything is so fast, three races ended in less than a minute — Peter Savagian, Faraday Future's vice president for Propulsion Engineering, talks about how the company focused on improving the mystery SUV by going above and beyond what the three other vehicles could offer.

Repaired and maintained electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.

In hybrid mode, the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid doesn't use its gas engine for propulsion.