Sentences with phrase «road systems designed»

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In its findings on Tuesday, the NTSB said the self - driving system's «operational design» was a contributing factor to the 2016 crash because it allows drivers to avoid steering or watching the road for lengthy periods of time that were «inconsistent» with warnings from Tesla.

As a level 2 system, Nissan designed ProPilot to handle stop - and - go traffic on highways, even in situations where it approaches a curve in the road.

Tokyo based next - generation car design and manufacturing company Four Link Systems say they hope Earth 1 will get approval to drive on the roads by March 2018.

The company thrived during the post-war boom years through to the 1970s, designing bridges, sewage systems, dams and roads throughout Queensland.

It's an extremely well designed practical off - roader for those who need a travel system that adapts to rough and smooth terrains.

Road data also shows, thought, that removing or leaving lanes «as they are», without providing any alternative system of transportation, leads to bigger jams, the best examples coming to any city near you without a responsible infrastructure design ®

The Unity / 1st Avenue Osapa London Road was designed with standard walkways, drainage system and street light.

Legislation meant to give lawmakers more control over the cost of road projects is moving forward without a provision that would have let officials use an alternative to the design - bid - build system of awarding contracts.

In a range of proposals designed to show the coalition has not run out of ideas, Cameron and Clegg will set out plans for a flat - rate childcare voucher paid through the tax system, likely to be worth up to # 2,000 per child; a cap on the cost of social care; new help with mortgages; and transport investment through road tolls.

Whether you're looking for the best road bike brake pads or you need to replace the system on your family vehicle, Wagner's technology and superior design make them the ideal choice.

As part of its Safe Road Trains for the Environment project, known as SARTRE, automakers are designing vehicle systems that would let cars safely tailgate on designated highways in a trainlike procession led by a professional driver.

The work in Research Area 3 focuses on developing and testing battery and fuel cell technologies and systems, and on the design and controls of systems suitable for road, rail, and maritime applications.

One gets the impression the system is designed for true performance differences, not dramatic effect, so it really depends on the type of road and driving conditions.

The Road to Zero Coalition will work to accelerate the achievement of that vision through concurrent efforts that focus on overall system design, addressing infrastructure design, vehicle technology, and enforcement and behavioral safety.

It also has an electronic stability system, an important safety feature designed to prevent the driver from losing control of the car on slippery roads.

In 1893, English engineer Bramah Joseph Diplock's four - wheel - drive system for a traction engine was designed for challenging roads, using three differentials and four - wheel steering.

Here are a few highlights: a 22 - way adjustable driver's seat (heated and cooled, of course, as is the 16 - way adjustable passenger seat), a 17 - speaker Lexicon audio system with a 12.3 - inch navigation and infotainment screen, an active air suspension designed to keep things smooth under rough road conditions, a head - up display, and adaptive cruise control.

Four - wheel - drive systems are typically designed for moderate to severe off - road driving, with a low range set of gears as well as a manual or automatic 2WD - to - 4WD transfer case.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The University of Michigan's $ 10 million, 32 - acre «outdoor lab,» Mcity, is designed as a place where automakers and suppliers test semi-automated, autonomous, and connected - car systems, with railroad crossings, roundabouts, paved and unpaved roads, potentially potholes, snow and ice in the winter and, presumably, no distracted drivers to rear - end the autonomous cars.

In the event that the vehicle's lane - keep assist and lane - departure warning systems don't get the job done, the run - off protection system is designed to protect occupants from serious injury when the vehicle veers off of the road; if sensors detect a run - off taking place, the front safety belts will tighten for as long as the car is in motion to keep passengers safely in position.

It's said to be a very sporty take on a crossover, and although there will be available four - wheel - drive systems co-developed with sibling brand Land Rover, Jaguar design director Ian Callum told AUTOMOBILE the F - Pace is focused on paved - road performance: «We're not going mountain climbing.»

All - Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a state - of - the - art optional1 system designed to enable you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads.

+ Plenty of rear - seat and cargo space, excellent visibility + Surprisingly good highway fuel economy + Fantastic performance - for - dollar value — Stiff suspension can be taxing on rough roads — Bland and inert interior design — Outdated infotainment system

It comes with a choice between four engines, and while rear - wheel drive is standard on most versions, Jeep offers several optional 4 - wheel - drive systems designed to handle varying levels of off - road readiness.

It's a system which is designed to enhance road holding in cornering.

On top of the benefits already discussed, the Expedition is fitted with various systems that are designed to maximize your safety on the road.

In line with the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider's ultra-lightweight design and desire for maximum agility and road feel, the conventional power steering system is removed altogether.

So engineers have designed a simple, user - friendly AWD system that makes driving more sure - footed and safer under most adverse road or weather conditions.

You'll also get smart features like a tire pressure monitoring system and several autonomous features that are designed to protect you and act as a second set of eyes on the road.

The new optional driver assistance system, which is accessed via buttons on a newly designed multi-function steering wheel rather than Mercedes - Benz's traditional cruise control stalk, relies on an upgraded stereo camera mounted within the windscreen, with the two lenses moved further apart for improved definition, to scan road signs.

The 2018 Discovery now features the company's Emergency Braking system with pedestrian detection as standard.5 Previously only available as a standalone option, the new standard feature is designed to detect adult or child pedestrians, as well as other vehicles in the road and provide assistance in reducing the braking distance at speeds up to 37 mph.

The new 4Runner packs a ton of top - notch safety systems that are designed to help keep you safe on the road.

Honda says the Civic Type R has been fitted with «a number of innovative new suspension systems» that are designed to «maximise power transfer to the road».

Such a design makes is considerably stronger and suitable for off - road operation, ensuring a low center of gravity and protecting the major assemblies, the fuel tank and the exhaust system when they severely touch the ground.

The heavy - duty four - wheel drive system and overbuilt chassis — designed with towing or off - road use in mind — add a lot of gas - gulping weight and the higher build means SUVs are less aerodynamic than similar - sized crossover competitors.

Face it: the steering systems on our A -, B -, C -, and E-Bodies were designed over 50 years ago, and they don't deliver the road feel, accuracy, or feedback we've become accustomed to with our late - model daily drivers.

Range Rover is updating its higher - end models with more technology including the company's All - Terrain Progress Control system, which is designed to make off - road situations a walk in the park.

The Nissan Xterra offers a full - frame design and the availability of a rugged off - road suspension and low - range four - wheel drive system, and yet its on - road manners are quite pleasing - as are its five passenger capacity and 66 cubic feet of total cargo space.

Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management takes antilock braking, traction and stability control, and even minor steering adjustment, integrating them all in one combined system designed to keep the car on the road.

Overall, this is one of Audi's best cars on the road today.This Audi features an original MSRP of $ 135,475 with $ 26,575 in factory options consisting of; Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System ($ 4,900), Carbon Optic Package ($ 4,500 - high gloss black package, quattro script in lower front grille, front spoiler & rear diffuser in carbon, exterior mirror housings in high gloss black), Black Alcantara Headliner ($ 3,000), Night Vision Assistant ($ 2,500), Driver Assistance Package ($ 2,450 - Audi adaptive cruise control with stop and go, Audi pre sense plus, Audi active lane assist, corner view camera system, high - beam assistant), Comfort Seating Package ($ 1,950 - individual contour seats, Valcona leather seats, ventilation and massage functions for front seats, memory for front passenger seat), 21 5 - spoke Blade - Design Wheels ($ 1000 - summer tires), Glacier White Metallic Paint ($ 500), Power Close Doors ($ 500), Cold Weather Package ($ 500 - heated rear seats, heated steering wheel with deleted flat bottom), and Rear Side Airbags ($System ($ 4,900), Carbon Optic Package ($ 4,500 - high gloss black package, quattro script in lower front grille, front spoiler & rear diffuser in carbon, exterior mirror housings in high gloss black), Black Alcantara Headliner ($ 3,000), Night Vision Assistant ($ 2,500), Driver Assistance Package ($ 2,450 - Audi adaptive cruise control with stop and go, Audi pre sense plus, Audi active lane assist, corner view camera system, high - beam assistant), Comfort Seating Package ($ 1,950 - individual contour seats, Valcona leather seats, ventilation and massage functions for front seats, memory for front passenger seat), 21 5 - spoke Blade - Design Wheels ($ 1000 - summer tires), Glacier White Metallic Paint ($ 500), Power Close Doors ($ 500), Cold Weather Package ($ 500 - heated rear seats, heated steering wheel with deleted flat bottom), and Rear Side Airbags ($system, high - beam assistant), Comfort Seating Package ($ 1,950 - individual contour seats, Valcona leather seats, ventilation and massage functions for front seats, memory for front passenger seat), 21 5 - spoke Blade - Design Wheels ($ 1000 - summer tires), Glacier White Metallic Paint ($ 500), Power Close Doors ($ 500), Cold Weather Package ($ 500 - heated rear seats, heated steering wheel with deleted flat bottom), and Rear Side Airbags ($ 350).

The Outlander, though, is a «crossover» SUV, based on a car platform, so while it is capable of leisurely, unchallenging off - roading, the all - wheel - drive system is really designed for improved traction in bad weather, not rock - climbing.

Very particular in designing a system that would exceed the vehicle's capabilities both on and off - road, Full Throttle's engineers made sure every suspension item that replaced the factory OEM pieces was CAD / CAM designed, and then created from fully formed P&O stamped steel.

The 2017 Raptor features a new torque - on - demand transfer case which Ford says is designed to give you the benefit of a clutched all - wheel - drive system for easy around - town maneuverability regardless of road conditions.

The allroad's sleek off - road design, quattro ® all - wheel drive system, and turbocharged 220 - hp engine with eight - speed transmission combine functionality, control, and performance for a model that keeps you safe in diverse weather conditions.

Subaru ends the press release it sent us with a section called «Cautions,» which notes that these systems are «not designed as a substitute for due care and attention on the road.»

Although it's primarily designed for daily cruising, this crossover SUV can confidently embark on off - road trips thanks to the Dynamic Torque - Control AWD or Electronic On - Demand AWD with intelligence (AWD - i) system.

InControl has a voice recognition system that is designed to understand spoken instructions so you can interact with your vehicle and apps, to make a call or select a music track, without losing concentration on the road ahead.

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The dash is nicely designed and feels well made, though the buttons - especially on the infotainment system - are small and difficult to hit accurately over bumpy roads.

Features like the Selec - Terrain ® System and Quadra - Trac II ® 4WD were designed to pick up on subtle differences between road surfaces.