[2][7][8] In further contrast with VSC, VDIM can also calibrate driver steering
input according to vehicle speed, with active steering and throttle adjustments to improve ride quality and directional control
during performance driving, such as in slalom courses.
Using simulation of an empirically validated model that incorporates the dynamics of the electric powertrains, the vehicle
performance, longitudinal slip and power utilization
during straight - ahead
driving and cornering maneuvers under the different
driving modes are compared.The three
driving modes enable significant changes to the vehicle behavior to be induced, allowing the responsiveness of the car to the steering wheel
inputs and the lateral acceleration limits to be varied according to the selected
driving mode.