Even when I did manage to engage EV mode, any sort
of throttle application one would deem necessary to get a heavy crossover moving would add engine power, along with a chiding dash message that EV mode had been disengaged because of «excessive acceleration.»
Not exact matches
That sure looks to be the case with the news that Bell is putting an end to its Internet
throttling, or the slowing
of file - sharing
applications that have supposedly been causing congestion on its network.
Unlike T - Mobile, Sprint will apparently continue to offer plans that have data limits but no
throttling of video and other types
of applications.
He pointed to a sentence later in the same paragraph that says, «if a broadband provider degraded the delivery
of a particular
application (e.g., a disfavored VoIP service) or class
of application (e.g., all VoIP
applications), it would violate the bright - line no -
throttling rule.»
«Because our no -
throttling rule addresses instances in which a broadband provider targets particular content,
applications, services, or non-harmful devices, it does not address a practice
of slowing down an end user's connection to the Internet based on a choice made by the end user,» the FCC's Open Internet Order says.
Arguably our favorite exercise involved circling the skidpad with no hands on the steering wheel, controlling the trajectory
of the rear - drive 86 using only the
throttle, a lesson in how power
application influences a car's line and a precursor to some serious attempts at drifting — attempts that varied from semi-impressive to hilariously inept and had our entire crew in stitches as we observed each other's runs.
Just as in the GT - S though, a measured
application of the
throttle can quell the understeer, rotating the car progressively — thanks to its long wheelbase — back towards the apex.
Each time we thought we'd become stuck, smooth
application of the
throttle gave the electronic brain the power it needed at each wheel to get moving again.
Even on gentle
throttle applications you can feel the back end
of the car twitching as the torque reaches the rear axle — but the stability control intervenes to keep everything in line.
«There's a bit too much hesitation before forward progress begins with moderate
throttle application, and the dual - clutch automatic certainly isn't up to the Volkswagen level
of refinement,» Floraday argues.
The rear - engine configuration keeps the back wheels planted under
throttle almost as well as the all - wheel - drive GT - R, and with skillful
applications of liftoff oversteer, the Porsche rounded the course about a second and a half faster than the Lotus.
While not quite the coming
of the Frozen Tundra, the temperature dropped to 38 degrees and it was rainy, so feathery
throttle applications along eastbound I - 94 proved prudent, especially when changing lanes.
But while a WRX slide can be adjusted with careful
applications of the
throttle, an overeager foot prompts the notorious Swedish Flick
of rallying legend.
In fact, only with the combination
of disabled stability control and aggressive
throttle application will you learn the RWS is two - wheel drive — and then the transition from grip to slip comes so quickly, aided by the pendulum effect
of that giant engine, that you'll need to be wide awake to gather it all up, particularly on the road.
The only complaint we can summon about the powertrain is that smooth
throttle tip - in requires careful
application of your right foot.
It drifts like a rear - wheel - drive car that's impossible to spin: sudden
applications of throttle send the power directly to the rear, helping rotate the car.
Exiting tight corners requires careful
application of the
throttle but faster corners are less
of an issue and you can revel in the assistance from the LSD.
The lean and bob
of the body during aggressive steering, braking, and
throttle applications reveal compromises baked into the spring and damper calibrations.
I was comfortably able to control my
throttle inputs during corner - exit power
application, managing to tickle the TC instead
of slamming into it, which kept momentum going nicely.
Pull the small upshift paddle and the gearbox clunks into first, and my timid
application of throttle makes the One - 77 chunter and judder away with all the grace
of a Corsa driven by a learner in size - 12 wellies.
We drove the car for a short time on snow covered roads, so even on suitable tyres it's no surprise the Aston struggled to put it's power down, with only very progressive
applications of the
throttle avoiding the interference
of traction control.
Though a tame tail might seem anathema to a more track - focused creation such as the F12tdf, the lively front end is balanced by oodles
of power spilling through the rear e-diff, a punchy point / counterpoint that requires the careful interplay
of conscientious steering input and judicious
throttle application.
Through a sequence
of corners where you're often switching between strong
throttle applications and then calling on some useful engine braking, the delivery can get a little jerky, too.
Two extra gears in the E300's transmission can't hide a loss
of 61 horsepower or the slight drone
of the four - cylinder engine during heavier
throttle applications.
The CVT transmission automatically engine brakes when there is no
throttle, which then requires the
application of more
throttle to continue at the same speed (making it less fuel - efficient in the long run).
A big
application of throttle gets the rear swinging out wide.
Advanced
throttle - control software enables precise tuning
of engine response to fit the character
of each vehicle
application while setting the engine to run at its peak efficiency for optimal fuel economy.
The 7 - inch color TFT can display
throttle input and brake input
application in a graphic percentage format, turbocharger boost in pounds per square inch (psi), lap time (intended for use on closed circuits), race - inspired Rev - limit indicators, and a graphical G - Force gauge that provides a representation
of acceleration, braking and cornering forces
In its default mode, sharp
applications of throttle see the gearbox hesitate for a moment while it hooks up, but the straight - line performance that follows is certainly the type
of hold on tight propulsion you'd expect, if not quite the pin - you - to - your - chair forcefulness
of the Macan Turbo.
On heavy
application of the
throttle — merging on the highway or making a pass on a two - lane road — the engine showed a decent amount
of grunt and responsiveness for a four - cylinder engine.
Like the others it takes the joy out
of enthusiastic motoring under sustained open
throttle applications.
The engine incorporates a trio
of technologies for uncompromised efficiency and performance, including direct injection, variable valve timing and, for the first time, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which disables two cylinders under light
throttle applications to enhance efficiency.
The paddles were indeed useless, but appropriate
application of throttle worked every time.
Even during stretches
of frequently changing
throttle application, it's the most non-CVT CVT we've encountered.
The electronics can take care
of gear selection,
throttle rate and downhill brake
application.
Instances
of full -
throttle application and ABS - engagement are included in the vehicle report card, warning parents
of close - calls and aggressive sport driving, as well as driving on hazardous, slippery roads.
With a gentle
application of throttle, the tail can be pushed out and the nose tucked neatly into any turn's apex — a feat that we found ourselves replicating on back roads, around off - ramps, and through regular city block intersections.
Crawl Control is a sort
of off - road cruise control that automatically manages
throttle and brake
application.
The hybrid's CVT is less impressive, as it requires extremely delicate
application of the
throttle to stop the engine revs soaring.
However, even gentle
applications of the
throttle send the engine revs soaring to a thrashy and coarse drone.
We generally saw it light up when coasting — just about any
application of throttle turned it right back off.
The 7 - inch color TFT can display
throttle and brake
application in a graphic percentage format, turbocharger boost in pounds per square inch (psi), lap time (intended for use on closed circuits), race inspired shift lights and a graphical G - meter that provides a representation
of acceleration, braking and cornering forces.
It copes well with hard starts and heavy
throttle applications with virtually no torque steer to speak
of.
Although the updated PDK automated double - clutch gearboxes have been programmed to grab higher gears earlier (FYI: seven - speed manuals are still offered), there are still big gobs
of performance available with just a very modest
application of throttle.
There is some vibration telegraphed through the steering wheel, and there is a noticeable exhaust note upon
application of the
throttle.
You may notice some vibration gets telegraphed through the steering wheel, and there is a noticeable exhaust note upon
application of the
throttle.
But even with gentle
application of the accelerator, the Silverado 1500 was able to accelerate to 60 mph smoothly and swiftly without getting anywhere near full
throttle, something few trucks can accomplish.
The combustion engine only joins the fray at a speed
of around 80 km / h (50 mph) or under heavy
throttle applications.
But with careful spotting and light
throttle applications, the Tacoma TRD Pro crawls itself out
of basically any jam.
In spite
of the technology, there is a little turbo lag on initial
throttle application.