Sentences with phrase «motor slows the vehicle»

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Slowing the speed of the cars or keeping it in control on descending gradients, the motors worked as generators and braked the vehicles.

An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

The key difference is that the braking function is electronically controlled rather than a purely mechanical activation, allowing regenerative braking from the electric drive motor to slow the vehicle, rather than the hydraulic friction brakes under most circumstances.

The company explained the iBooster and ESP - hev technology balance the use of the CT6 electric motors to act as generators to slow the vehicle and capture as much kinetic energy as possible during low - demand scenarios, while blending the traditional hydraulic brakes with the motors in high - demand scenarios.

This allows for the application of regenerative braking by the front and rear electric motors to slow the vehicle, rather than the hydraulic friction brakes, under most circumstances, with the additional of mechanical (friction) braking in hard stops.

They have been there for over two week now slowing down hundreds of motor vehicles and improving the safety of those using the crossing along the Don Valley trail.

On deceleration or braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, which slows the vehicle.

Regeneration occurs when you lift off the throttle and, more energetically, upon light brake application, using the electric motor to slow the vehicle instead of the actual brakes, which blend in seamlessly as you call up more braking force.

Or as Chris notes, «bicycles are much slower, lighter, less dangerous, and easier to maneuver than a 4,000 - pound motor vehicle, for which the stop sign was designed.»

Toyota Motor Corp.'s North American President Jim Press, whose company has pushed fuel - efficient hybrid vehicles, noted that Toyota «has long been mindful of and accepts the broad scientific consensus that climate change is occurring and will continue unless there are significant and coordinated global efforts to slow the growth of man - made greenhouse gas emissions.»

I say all the above because I too was a bicycle enthusiast riding to and from campus and job for 6 1/2 years (slow learner) year around and had my share of «brushes» with the motor vehicle world.

Ride Defensively — Be aware that motor vehicle drivers may not see you, and be alert for drivers who do not slow down behind you or who weave in and out of lanes.

For a long time now, motor vehicle accident victims and other plaintiffs have had to endure slow - moving litigation, often waiting many years for their matters to reach the pre-trial and trial stages.

The law in numerous states demands that drivers of automobiles and motor vehicles yield to pedestrians walking, slowing or stopping by the roadway or intersections to minimize the potential of danger.

While attending to the problems of proof that frequently arise after a motor vehicle injury, our lawyers are fully committed to helping people deal with the problems and uncertainties associated with time lost from work, slow convalescence or the psychological consequences of a traumatic accident.

Also, the maximum speed of some motor vehicles might be slower.

Whether you are merging onto Pilgrim's Highway on your way to Boston, passing a slow moving vehicle on Washington Street while out running errands, or driving down Main Street on your way to cheer on the Clippers at Norwell High School, you are at risk for being in a motor vehicle collision every time you drive your car.