Sentences with phrase «slow the vehicle on»

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And with traditional automakers slow to cannibalize their combustion engine vehicles, he thinks it's going to be hard for them catch up to on electric, despite the production problems plaguing Tesla's new Model 3 sedan, its first vehicle aimed at the mass car - buying market.

New CEO Jim Hackett has been trying to convince investors that betting on a Ford turnaround is worth the wager by laying out a plan to get rid of slow - selling, low - margin car models and refocus the company on more lucrative sport utility vehicles and pickups.

«Ninety percent of the energy that was used for acceleration can be recovered when the vehicle slows back down, kind of like stepping on the brakes of a Toyota Prius with regenerative braking that can capture some of that acceleration energy.

Upon detecting no hands, an alert will go off and will slow down the vehicle until the driver's hands are back on the steering wheel.

The system frequently checks if the driver's hands are on the steering wheel, and it will provide alerts and slow down the vehicle if it detects otherwise.

Like Uber, Google is intent on developing self - driving cars for urban taxi use — reasoning that the slow speeds and relatively predictable environment of city streets that can be thoroughly, digitally mapped is the best and safest near - term purpose of autonomous vehicles.

Professor Graham Parkhurst of the University added that autonomous vehicles on highways may need to slow to a safe speed — lower than 70 or even 50MPH — before handover is attempted.

The first mainstream plug - in hybrids and fully electric vehicles (EVs) are just now hitting the market, and while initial sales have been slow, the Department of Energy predicts there will be 1.2 million of them on the road by 2015.

A particular vehicle's use of the toll road will not be recorded on a computer, and cars will not have to slow down for the card to be read.

On the other hand, how many conventional helicopter rotors have had to slow down a 400,000 pound vehicle traveling at 25 times the speed of sound?

Ground vehicles, on the other hand, are more energy efficient, but slower and less mobile.

Finally, the BE-3 engine re-ignited «to slow the booster as the landing gear deployed and the vehicle descended the last 100 feet [30 m] at 4.4 mph [7.1 km / h] to touch down on the pad.»

One of the main issues with landing humans on Mars is figuring out how to slow down so the vehicle landing doesn't smash into the ground.

While I admit to needing practice on the slowest subsonic mode, Fast RMX's tiring unlock system means you have to complete, and win the cups of, all 30 courses before being able to up the ante; that's a real drainer for players returning from Wii U. I also didn't feel compelled to unlock to experiment with different vehicles, as they essentially feel the same.

The wedge strategies rely on existing technologies such as wind power and fuel - efficient vehicles, so the activity drives home the hopeful message that we already have tools to slow global warming.

The House will take up the texting while driving ban aka «TTYL» bill (HB2) sponsored by Rep. Jim McClendon, Rep. Mac McCutcheon's legislation adding utility trucks and wreckers to the list of vehicles for which drivers are required to slow down and move into a vacant lane for when parked on the side of the road (HB76), and Rep. Allen Farley's bill to crack down on synthetic drugs known as «spice» or «salts» (HB158).

Now drive the vehicle on the road at about 30 MPH - 50 KM / HR i third and allow the vehicle to coast (slow down by itself - foot off of the accelerator).

Powering up hills was a breeze and braking on the way back down slowed the vehicle in a predictable and confidence inspiring manner.

On another note, I'm not sure if it could be related (as my knowledge of vehicles is limited) but, the vehicle does currently (and has had for a while) a slow oil leak coming somewhere high up on the vehicle as the oil is usually all over the under - bodOn another note, I'm not sure if it could be related (as my knowledge of vehicles is limited) but, the vehicle does currently (and has had for a while) a slow oil leak coming somewhere high up on the vehicle as the oil is usually all over the under - bodon the vehicle as the oil is usually all over the under - body.

If the power steering pump on my vehicle has a slow leak, what are the implications?

In an emergency on the freeway, slamming into 2nd while also applying breaks can help slow the vehicle more quickly.

Previously it would do something similar with the reverse gear, but requiring a very light touch on the loud pedal to get the vehicle moving (after which it would creep again... but slower than in»D»).

Engine braking works a lot better on a vehicle that wants to slow down on its own and so needs the engine pushing it forward to keep going.

But the numbers don't reflect that: Flex sales have tumbled each of the last three years, and so far this year the Flex is the slowest - selling Ford vehicle on the market.

After only a short time on the highway, I begin to remember why summer road trips in Michigan can be a slow and tedious undertaking: the road is crammed with a hodgepodge of motorhomes and overstuffed cars, as well as pickups, minivans, and SUVs towing campers, boats, jet - skis, and / or other recreational vehicles heading to the northern and western parts of the state.

Meanwhile, on steep climbs or while overtaking slower vehicles, a flick of the paddle shifter seamlessly introduced a lower gear, and an increase of 500 rpm delivered the needed surge.

The automaker notes that the vehicles are equipped with a brake override system, so if the accelerator does get trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will slow the vehicle, enabling the driver to stop and turn the vehicle off.

on de-acceleration, the wheels are now pushing forwards against the road in the direction of travel to slow down the vehicle, and in reaction are pushing backwards against the suspension.

When you're cruising on the highway or traveling in slow - moving traffic, this system will help keep your vehicle a set distance from the one in front should it slow or stop.

In fact, you will increase the life of your brakes by a few months (or even years, depending on how much steep downhill driving you do) if you simply use engine braking whenever possible — rather than actually pressing the brake pedal to slow your vehicle.

Varying the price of the express lanes based on the amount of congestion ensures travel speeds of at least 45 mph during peak travel times while vehicles on the general - purpose lanes might be moving at a slower pace.

Instead of using your brakes to slow your vehicle down on a steep grade, use what is known as «engine braking.»

A vehicle equipped with stability control is constantly checking to see if there's grip, and when it detects a loss of grip, or that the car's trajectory is not in line with the steering angle (suggesting it's going too fast in a corner), it can apply certain brakes or even cut engine power to slow the vehicle and bring it back on its intended course.

In the deepest snow, the RAV4 Adventure slowed almost to a stop despite keeping throttle applied and then the AWD system seemed to get its bearings and the vehicle actually resumed a normal pace on its own.

Unlike anything the industry has ever seen, the CLA is one of the best values for a vehicle on the market and shows no signs of slowing down.

Safety features on the E-Class include Active Emergency Stop, which gives the driver a visual, then audible, warning before slowing to avoid a hazard; Active Brake Assist, which brakes autonomously if necessary; Evasive Steering Assist, which helps the driver safely avoid a spin during an emergency lane change maneuver; Pre-Safe Plus, which warns the driver behind of an impending rear - end crash; Active Blind Spot Assist, self - explanatory and Remote Parking Pilot, which allows the vehicle to be maneuvered in and out of the garage remotely.

Automatic Emergency Braking features on the safety pack - equipped cars, and this uses a long - range radar to detect slowing vehicles, first playing an audible warning, before applying the brakes to prevent a collision.

Revealed at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, the 2018 Mercedes - Benz S - Class has made waves for its revamped Intelligent Drive semi-autonomous suite, which offers more adept lane - changing capabilities and Active Distance Assist Distronic, which uses map data (as opposed to solely relying on surrounding objects) to slow the vehicle for upcoming turns or roundabouts.

DAY SIX: Still happy with mileage, been warming the vehicle up and was caught on Glenmore trail for slow drive home, still managing an average of 10.1 L / 100 km, that's great!

During highway driving it effortlessly merges into traffic and happily provides an extra burst of speed when you press on the gas to pass slower vehicles.

Slowing the speed of the cars or keeping it in control on descending gradients, the motors worked as generators and braked the vehicles.

Depending on the gear, the vehicle moves at various speeds, from slow while in first to fast when in fifth or sixth gear.

The transmission is smooth on the way up the gears and it's willing to drop a cog to pass a slower vehicle.

On the road It's a curious thing; the most unlikely - looking vehicle turns out to be the most zippy, but slowest lapper of the bunch.

There's also automatic crash notification, on - demand roadside assistance, remote door unlocking, remote start, geo - fencing, and stolen vehicle slow - down / immobilization and recovery.

From then on, the acceleration moderates, although your adrenal glands will remain stimulated by the slower vehicles that seem to be suddenly standing still, even though they're moving at autobahn speeds.

With the car unloaded, Audi quotes a zero - to -60-mph time of 11.4 seconds, which would make it one of the slowest accelerating vehicles on the market, according to a road - test list published in Road & Track magazine.

Other notable features include speed - sensitive wipers that travel faster / slower based on vehicle speed; dual cupholders in the front and rear of the center console (optional in the Hiline console); optional compact disc player in the center armrest; a battery saver that turns off lights 20 minutes after the ignition key is removed; a 12 - volt power plug in the dash for phone or radar detector; an arrow on the gas gauge that points to the side of the car with the fuel filler door; huge outside mirrors for excellent side and rear visibility; and rear - seat headrests that slip down against seat tops so you can fold seat backs for more cargo room without having to remove headrests.

Nissan's gated 5 - speed automatic transmission came in handy on steep descents, where we often found ourselves shifting through the lower gear ranges to slow the vehicle and spare the brakes.

Excellent gas mileage, compact exterior dimensions, spacious seating for a compact car, clear digital display, great electronic features (USB, stereo, Bluetooth), quiet engine and near - silent when running on the battery, brake mode that automatically collects energy and slows the vehicle - perfect for mountain driving, regenerative braking