Sentences with phrase «road weather models»

Multiple road weather models are currently used around the world, but only few studies are made where the results from different models are compared together.

Road weather models predict the future road conditions, like road surface temperature and the slipperiness of the road.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute road weather model as a weather warning and road maintenance assistance

The objective of this recently published study was to investigate how correcting the radiation input could best be used in the Finnish Meteorological Institute's road weather model.

FMI's road weather model has been in use since the year 2000 and it is constantly developed.

In this study the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute's (KNMI) recently developed road weather model was compared to the Finnish Meteorological Institute's (FMI) model.

Not exact matches

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4 × 4 systems include the Jeep Selec - Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model) for the best four - wheel - drive performance on - or off - road and in any weather condition.

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.

This new pack builds on the existing All Terrain model by adding Goodyear DuraTrac P255 / 65R17 all - terrain tires and all - weather floor liners to features such as the off - road suspension and transfer case shield, and Hill Descent Control.

The Renegade Desert Hawk combines the hardware of the trail - rated Trailhawk model with a number of special bits of equipment including off - road rock rails, Active Drive Low gearing for a 20:1 ratio crawling speed, 17 - inch gloss black aluminum wheels, special Moroccan Sun interior trim color, leather - trimmed seats with cloth inserts and emboroidered seat stitching, all - weather floormats and cargo liner, and a unique exterior color with a map decal on the hood and D - pillar star decals.

This model is able to withstand the demands of extreme off - roading in Moab, Utah, which is considered one of the world's most challenging off - road regions, as well as every kind of weather condition you can imagine.

The X adds Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac P255 / 65R17 all - terrain tires and all - weather floor liners to All Terrain content, which includes: Off - road suspension and transfer case shield Body - color grille surround and rear step bumper Unique interior with red stitching and heated front seats Hill Descent Control Unique 17 - inch aluminum wheels 3 - inch - diameter round step bars Spray - on bedliner Remote start Automatic climate control and sliding rear window The All Terrain model requires the new 3.6 L V - 6 / eight - speed automatic propulsion system.

In addition, a comprehensive range of accessories have been designed to integrate seamlessly with the new model, including, all - weather floormats, towing and off - road accessories, optional roof bars and a variety of roof rack attachments for bikes, storage and water sports.

Interesting features of this model are plenty of interior room with ample cargo capacity, extensive standard features, Strong and attractive exterior, family friendly, great for on - road and severe weather conditions, and easy to drive

All models will get the newest version of BMW's xDrive all - wheel drive system that's been optimize for both on - road performance and better safety and security when the road disappears or the weather gets scary.

To further enhance all - weather performance, both the front - wheel drive (FWD) and all - wheel drive (AWD) Ridgeline models include Intelligent Traction Management with push - button control, allowing the driver to choose between Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand modes with AWD, and Normal and Snow with FWD for optimal performance and traction in varying road and surface conditions.

It's hard to tell the difference between the rear - wheel - drive and four - wheel - drive models on the road, so we'd only recommend the latter if you live in a remote area with frequent poor weather.

Styling-wise, Sierra AT4 models can be recognized thanks to the body color bumpers and grille surround, a bolder grille finished in black chrome, a high - gloss black finish for the window trim, mirror caps, and skid plate, black chrome trim on the fog lamp bezels and fender, and red accents such as the vertical tow hooks.Inside, the off - road truck sports AT4 - specific darkened trim as well, leather seats with AT4 badging on the headrests, and all - weather floor mats.

For 2013, SRT Viper models ride on standard Pirelli P Zero, Z - rated tires with substantially improved overall performance, cold weather performance, enhanced overall grip and steering response on a variety of road surfaces while also broadening the performance envelope.

It chips and scratches extremely easily 2) occasional shuttering at stops in cold weather from the cvt transmission on 4 cylinder models 3) poor sound quality from the radio 4) somewhat confusing dual screens on the dashboard 5) leather seats are merely adequate quality 6) the ride quality can be a bit harsh on bumpy roads 7) glass quality is merely adequate, it seems to scratch easily 8) more expensive then other cars in the segment

Though iffy weather conditions and unfamiliar roads prevented maximum exploration of the car's talents, anybody familiar with the outgoing 2017 Camry will instantly identify every version of the redesigned 2018 model as more engaging and enjoyable to drive.

If you want to drive authoritatively down any road while confidently traversing off - road terrain through inclement weather, this model is equipped to perform.

If you plan on taking your Ford Explorer off - road or have to contend with more adverse weather conditions, though, the all - wheel drive system is worth specifying (unless you go for «Sport» or «Platinum» models, which aren't available with front - wheel drive).

Models featuring the company's unique i - Activ AWD offer a proprietary predictive algorithm that enables the vehicle to pre-select the necessary drive mode to compensate for varying road and weather conditions.

It is worth noting that a Tesla vehicle is over five times less likely to experience a fire than the average gasoline car and that there have been zero serious injuries or deaths for any reason ever, fire or otherwise, in a Model S. Over the course of more than 100 million miles driven in almost every possible terrain, weather and crash conditions, the Tesla Model S has consistently protected its driver and passengers, achieving the best safety track record of any car on the road.

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Working from collision data from Transport Canada, weather data from Environment Canada and the output of regional climate models, they explored how future changes in precipitation could effect road safety in the Greater Vancouver area.

Snapshot: Pure electric model powered by a lithium - ion battery Engine: Single electric motor, 107 HP Range: 100 miles on average (may vary from 70 to 140 miles, depending on driving style, as well as road and weather conditions)