Sentences with phrase «road surface conditions»

He has three patents to his credit in the areas of passive sensing for road surface condition detection and protocols for mobile ad - hoc networks.

When too much throttle has been used when taking a curve, engine output and braking are automatically regulated to ensure the proper line through a curve and to provide the proper amount of traction under various road surface conditions.

«Because the extreme road surface conditions unique to the Asia Cross Country Rally gave us a really hard time when we competed for the first time last year, this year we raised the ground clearance further to improve the car's off - road performance,» said Mr. Yasuo Tanaka, technical director.

Despite their low weight, plastic dampers have all the features of a modern damper; this was proven by loading calculations based on Western European road surface conditions.

S - AWC offers three operating modes — TARMAC for dry, paved surfaces; GRAVEL for wet or unmade surfaces, and SNOW for snow covered surfaces — allowing the driver to select the mode best suited to current road surface conditions and realize greater stability.

Moreover, both the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system and the new E-Four system feature AWD Integrated Management (AIM), which harmonizes engine, transmission, braking, and 4WD systems to offer superb handling and stability regardless of road surface conditions.

AYC transfers drive torque between the left and right drive wheels as needed to provide optimum cornering performance despite road surface condition.

It also wears HPD (high performance dampers) as part of its suspension setup, though the units in the local K5 aren't the Sachs dampers with the Australian - defined tune, but rather a slightly softer tune to accommodate our diverse road surface conditions; we're told that it offers enhanced handling without sacrificing ride comfort.

The torque - sensing differential redistributes engine output without delay if road surface conditions change, and is thus the most advanced technical principle on the market.

The optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) continuously adjusts the damping forces for each individual wheel — depending upon road surface conditions as well as driving style.

The intelligent BMW xDrive four - wheel drive system adapts perfectly to even the most challenging road surface conditions, ensuring outstanding traction at all times.

An evolution of the Swedish company's electronic damping technology, an electronic valve is positioned within the damper and constantly monitors both driver inputs and the road surface conditions to adjust the damping rate accordingly.

The driver can use a drive - mode dial on the center console to select «FWD» for best fuel economy; with «4WD Auto» mode selected, the system uses a rear - mounted electronically controlled transfer clutch to automatically and seamlessly route more power to the rear wheels, depending on driving and road surface conditions.

The valve constantly monitors the driver inputs and road surface conditions, reacting in two milliseconds, to immediately change the ride characteristics to the prevailing demands.

TCS is activated when throttle input and engine torque are mismatched to road surface conditions.

Wide - ranging set - up options for different track layouts and road surface conditions are provided by the audibly perceptible Dynamic Traction Control controlled by ignition cut, Engine Brake EBR and Wheelie Control.

The ECU uses 30 sensors to ensure optimum power and torque is split between each wheel — relative to road surface conditions, driver skill and performance required.

Thanks to the drive select modes that can be toggled to suit specific terrains and road surface conditions, even the entry - level front - wheel drive Jeep Cherokees can shrug off terrain that would tear most other crossovers to shreds, and the top - of - the - range Trailhawk model can comfortably keep pace with a Land Rover Discovery Sport.

For the first time though these settings are infinitely variable depending on driving style and road surface condition.

Depending on requirements or the road surface conditions, the engine speed can be increased or lowered in either direction by activating the shift paddles.

This complex process takes just a few milliseconds, with the camera generating information about the road surface condition 18 times a second.

Honda's tough mid-size Pilot SUV (Touring model shown) is up for just about anything weather or road surface conditions can throw at it.