Sure, the 2.0 - litre was fun, especially
on initial acceleration, but that added layer of excitement is found only when pushed.
The electric motor provides its peak torque instantly from the start, boosting the low end torque of the CR - Z by more than 70 Nm,
improving initial acceleration.
In addition, because the throttle valve is open most of the time, it exhibits the
superior initial acceleration response found in diesel engines which do not have a throttle valve.
The Trax is composed and quiet on the road and while severely hampered by the lack of winter tires, I was able to try the new AWD system which sends power to the rear wheels
during initial acceleration from rest, switching to front - wheel - drive at speeds above 7 km / h.
The first gear is now shorter than in the previous Cayenne for an improved
initial acceleration performance, while the eighth gear is longer for better comfort and fuel efficiency.
Although the engine alone provides sufficient driving performance, even in sustained uphill driving, a permanent - magnet electric motor mounted between the engine and transmission provides power assistance under certain conditions, such as
initial acceleration from a stop.
About the only thing it won't be able to touch as far
as initial acceleration is concerned is a Ludicrous Mode - equipped Tesla Model X, but we'll accept that as a reasonable sacrifice for what should be a gnarly V8 exhaust note.
Otherwise, the driving experience is similar: the Roadster remains a hilariously fast leadfoot's delight, combining Corvette -
like initial acceleration with Lotus handling and useful cruising range.
Only
at initial acceleration did the ute bring out that CVT whine, but it was subtle and quick, and probably not detectable by the average crossover consumer.
It may not rev quite as quickly below 3000rpm, due to the more substantial drivetrain it's attached to, but the Stelvio makes up for that deficiency with better traction and more
savage initial acceleration.
This system not only saves fuel by turning the engine off once the car comes to a complete halt, but the larger battery also
aids initial acceleration.
For the 2017 GT - R, under similar circumstances, the engine torque is not reduced, helping to improve smoothness upon
initial acceleration even under light throttle.
This stop - and - go driving finds the car constantly switching from gas to electric and back again, but the transitions are smooth and
initial acceleration impresses us.
Over the road, what is true of the ES 300h is true of the Avalon Hybrid — the hybrid powertrain finds this platform in its sweet spot, with
silent initial acceleration and nearly seamless engine engagement.
Among them: 310 lb - ft of torque that enable
prompt initial acceleration and 28 mpg, the highway fuel economy on front - wheel - drive (FWD) models.
The bike includes «a small battery» for optimal operation, and to provide some electricity «in the absence of sunlight» as well as to handle the bike's
initial acceleration needs and to handle steeper grades.
When engine speed is low and engine load is large, such as
during initial acceleration, the amount of overlap is increased to boost the scavenging effect, which improves torque and responsiveness.
The combination does not make the Vue a full - fledged hybrid like the, but it saves fuel by shutting off at idle, cutting fuel during deceleration, and using regenerative brakes to build electric energy that is then used
in initial acceleration.
If the four - cylinder engine was a shade quieter
at initial acceleration and the suspension had a touch more road - holding glue, the Mazda 626 would rank right up there with the Honda Accord.
Electric cars have long been better than gasoline - powered cars in many ways — they're a few times more efficient; they offer instant torque (
excellent initial acceleration that's a lot of fun and very useful); they're much more convenient (plug in when you get home and never have to go to the gas station!)
The torque converter provides exceptionally smooth operation in stop - and - go situations, plus it offers off - the - line torque multiplication for substantially
improved initial acceleration that a conventional DCT can not match.
«If a coach or an athlete felt they were struggling slightly with an area like
their initial acceleration performance, they might think it was due to a certain configuration within their wheelchair, so they may put forward that athlete to be tested,» Mason says.
Using a velocometer attached to their wheelchairs, Mason looked at the influence of wheelchair design on athletes» on - court mobility, focusing on parameters such as peak sprinting speed,
initial acceleration, and wheelchair maneuverability.
«If a coach or an athlete felt they were struggling slightly with an area like
their initial acceleration performance, they might think it was due to a certain configuration within their wheelchair.»
We propose to use the radiation pressure of the star's light to slow down the probe, symmetrically to
its initial acceleration using laser light.
While
the initial acceleration of the jets is due to the magnetic tension, the kinematics associated with this phenomenon are thought to be due to the gas pressure gradient created by the heating at the base of the jet [7].
Initial acceleration is more explosive with the narrower grip but shorter lived.
First, there's the normal hybrid mode, so the engine is silent at a stoplight, EV power takes care of
initial acceleration, and regenerative braking is fully engaged.
Initial acceleration is brutal as the electric motors and combustion engine dump their collective torque to each wheel.
This works well enough for delivering decent mileage, but softens
the initial acceleration.
In effect, the lossy torque converter is then used only during
the initial acceleration from standstill and gear shifts, not in regular driving.
And even when I got on the gas pedal quickly the car was ready to go, the electric motor obviously contributing to
the initial acceleration.
Power doesn't peter out, either, after
initial acceleration, with the engine dispensing good pull through the midrange, and all 241 horses coming online at 5,800 rpm.