Sentences with phrase «reduces vehicle ride»

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Using data from 3 million taxi rides, they designed an AI algorithm that would both reduce congestion and wait time for the vehicles.

Ride - sharing service Uber's app is mocking New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's push of reducing on - demand for - hire vehicles in the city in a bid to reduce traffic snarls.

Though these vehicles are compact, some of them allow the installation of a seat that reduces fatigue and makes long rides far more comfortable.

See http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-%2f%2fEP%2f%2fTEXT%2bIM-PRESS%2b20111205IPR33211%2b0%2bDOC%2bXML%2bV0%2f%2fEN&language=EN Following that vote, the man responsible for steering the legislation through Parliament, motorcycling Dutch MEP and IMCO Rapporteur Wim van de Camp, said that «These vehicles will increase urban mobility, use less space, waste less energy and have a reduced level of emissions» adding that «riding a motorbike has now become greener and safer.»

As city - dwellers and tourists switch from riding fossil fuel - powered vehicles to public bikes, more than 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions is reduced annually, estimates Tao Xuejun, vice president of the program.

This led onlookers to question whether the HOV policy really was reducing the number of vehicles effectively, since it seemed to limit the amount of ride - sharing by actual commuters.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling charactereduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteReduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Ride handling was upgraded to world - class levels by improving body control, reducing vehicle shake and improving isolation.

While this system reduces vehicle speed, there are systems like the radar - based magic carpet ride in the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, which alter the damping in the suspension to iron out road imperfections.

per rotor, helping improve handling and ride comfort especially on rough road surfaces; and also reduces rotor deformation under hard braking by about 20 %, which means less tendency of the brakes to vibrate when hot and reduced likelihood of rotors cracking under heat when the vehicle is driven hard.

Through smoother vehicle running, jerks and vibrations are also reduced, meaning the whole family can enjoy a comfortable and reassuring ride.

Tweaks to the chassis and interior to reduce noise have given this vehicle the quiet ride you would expect only in a premium car.

quattro drive is further enhanced by the DRC suspension system (Dynamic Ride Control), which significantly reduces the rolling and pitching movements of the vehicle about its transverse axis and rear axle.

With a segment - first standard nine - speed automatic transmission, electronic shifting with a rotary e-dial, an innovative available all - wheel - drive system that reduces parasitic losses with a disconnection rear axle, exceptional ride and handling characteristics and safety and security features typically found on vehicles that cost thousands of dollars more, the new 200 is a car drivers will enjoy driving.

The drawbacks are that it does not allow each wheel to move independently in response to bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of the unsprung weight of the vehicle, which can further reduce ride quality.

We reduce the ride height of a vehicle to gain performance handling but if you go too low these angles are affected which will cause poor handling with more body roll, and bump steer.»

Recommended at least every 12 months Proper alignment not only preserves tire life but improves: vehicle steering response, reduces stress on steering and suspension components, maintains correct ride height, maximizes fuel mileage, and allows all the active safety systems of your vehicle to operate as intended.

Lighting Interior Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp Remote Vehicle Starter System Includes Remote Keyless Entry Instrumentation Analog With Mpg Speedometer And Tachometer Storage Front Passenger Underseat Theft - Deterrent System Immobilizer Vehicle Passkey Iii Cargo Storage Tray Under Rear Floor Remote Keyless Entry Standard Range With Lock Control And Panic Alarm Lighting Interior Ice Blue Ambient Located On Instrument Panel Door Locks Power With Lockout Protection Air Filter Particle Seat Rear 60/40 Split - Bench Folding Floor Mats Color - Keyed And Carpeted Front Seats Front Bucket Window Power With Driver Express - Up / Down Seatback Passenger Flat - Folding Quiettuning Buick Exclusive Process That Consists Of Acoustically Enhanced Windshield And Side Glass Along With Numerous Noise Canceling Acoustic Treatments To Reduce Block And Absorb Noise And Vibration To Create A Quiet Interior Cabin Theft - Deterrent System Electrical Unauthorized Entry Windows Power Rear With Express - Down Driver Information Center Includes Tachometer Speedometer Fuel Coolant Temperature Battery And Compass Window Power With Front Passenger Express - Down Headrests 2 - Way Adjustable Up / Down Seat Adjuster Driver 6 - Way Power With Manual Recline And Power Lumbar Adjustment Glovebox Dual Instrumentation Outside Temperature Display Located On Audio System Floor Mats Color - Keyed And Carpeted Rear Door Sill Plate Cover Front Lighting Interior Dimming Instrument Panel Cluster Mirror Inside Rearview Auto - Dimming Cruise Control Electronic With Set And Resume Speed Lighting Interior Overhead Courtesy Lamp Noise Control System Active Noise Cancellation Exhaust System Rear Exit Axle 3.53 Final Drive Ratio Suspension Ride And Handling Exhaust Tip Styled Stainless - Steel Transmission 6 - Speed Automatic Electronically - Controlled With Overdrive Includes Driver Shift Control Alternator 130 Amps Keys Ignition Foldable Drivetrain Front - Wheel Drive (Fwd Models Only.)

In addition to improving ride and handling, these strategies also reduce: I) vehicle energy consumption, II) stopping distance, and III) acceleration times.

As the speed increases, ABC also lowers the vehicle below the static ride height (maxing out at about 0.5 inch at about 80 mph) to reduce wind resistance for better fuel economy and reduced noise and lower the center of gravity for better high - speed stability.

Sport Utilities are typically defined by a body on frame construction which offers more off - road capability but reduced on - road ride comfort and handling compared to a cross-over or car based utility vehicle.

Air suspension trucks make do without the feature, as they're able to lower the truck's ride height 0.6 - inches to reduce drag at higher vehicle speeds.

The question is whether these three trends — automation, ride - sharing and electrification — will be integrated to reduce cars» impact on the environment, or whether they'll operate in silos and increase the number of vehicles on the road?

My own experience in protesting the Northern Gateway pipeline at a rally in Victoria, British Columbia is that it was a stimulating experience that spurred me to take part, for the first time, with local groups seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprint, including promoting public transport, ride sharing and charging stations for electric vehicles.

While it may be impossible to completely avoid being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle, there are a few things that cyclists can do to reduce the chances of an accident.

To reduce the risk that you or a loved one will require an amputation, it is crucial to use recommended safety equipment, such as a helmet when riding a bicycle or motorcycle, a seat belt in any moving vehicle, and protective gear when using power tools or working on a factory or farm.

Moving to increased ride - sharing is a good model if it removes excess vehicles from the street and reduces travel time by moving more riders to a larger street, said Sharon Feigon, executive director of the Shared - Use Mobility Center.