Sentences with phrase «systems slow the vehicle»

The Institute awards points based on how much the systems slow the vehicle to avoid hitting the target or lessen the severity of the impact in the two tests.

The human engineer at the wheel drives towards the target at both 12mph and 25mph while sensors monitor how much the crash prevention systems slow the vehicle down before impact.

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The system, already available in some vehicle models, uses sensors and radar to determine when a vehicle must slow down; it then begins to flash a warning and apply brakes, slowing or stopping the vehicle even if the driver fails to do so.

The NTSB is also investigating this month's Uber accident in Tempe, Arizona, in which a Volvo XC90 equipped with the ride - hailing giant's self - driving system failed to slow the vehicle as a 49 - year - old woman crossed the street pushing a bicycle.

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.

Valence has already modified a Prius... Marc Kohler, business development manager for Valence's vehicle systems program, says the major automakers appear to be acting disinterested, but it's not the full picture... «Publicly they have to say one thing, but R&D guys are actively researching it,» says Kohler, pointing out that high oil prices, national security issues, the fact that the technology is available, and the slow progress of fuel - cell cars has created an ideal environment for pursuing plug - in hybrids.

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.

Active cruise control accomplishes both missions, except that the system tends to mistake off - ramps for a clear piece of road, forcing you to brake twice as hard to slow down the self - accelerating vehicle.

The system worked by dutifully slowing down Hoffman's vehicle «but it took longer than I was comfortable with.»

New safety features include Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which works with the radar - based brake assist system to automatically slow down the vehicle when collision is imminent.

A new, variable - ratio electromechanical power steering system adapts the amount of assistance to vehicle speed, more help while going slow, less at a good clip.

And sure enough, this 5,185 - pound sport / utility vehicle — sorry, sports activity coupe, per BMW marketing — slows just enough for us to screech around a hairpin, where we promptly nail the throttle and let the all - wheel - drive system and torque - vectoring rear differential figure out what to do with 553 lb - ft of torque.

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.

In slowing traffic, the system can slow your vehicle as traffic slows to help you maintain distance, then re-accelerate to your pre-set speed and distance as traffic flow picks up.

When there is no longer a preceding vehicle driving slower than your vehicle's set speed, the system accelerates until the set speed is reached and returns to constant speed cruising.

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.

Your Isuzu brake caliper is an integral part of your braking system, its function essential to your vehicle's ability to slow and come to a full stop.

If you approach another vehicle that is travelling slower than your selected cruising speed, the system slows the engine or gently applies the brakes.

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.

Collision Prevention Plus — This radar - based system detects vehicles that slow suddenly ahead of you, and it can help prevent a collision from occurring.

Available Forward Collision Alert system uses camera technology and / or available radar to alert you to detected slowing vehicles in your path.

Options include an Alpine audio system, blind - spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, forward - collision warning that can bring the vehicle to a complete stop at slow speeds, heated front seats, third - row seat, satellite radio, 115 - volt outlet, and 20 - inch wheels.

Available Forward Collision Alert systems use camera technology and / or available radar to alert you to detected slowing vehicles in your path.

Regenerative braking is not by itself sufficient as the sole means of safely bringing a vehicle to a standstill, or slowing it as required, so it must be used in conjunction with another braking system such as friction - based braking.

There are many parts in your braking system, such as the Dodge brake caliper, all working together to ensure that your vehicle is able to smoothly slow and stop as you press the brake pedal.

If you have selected a certain speed and are approaching a vehicle ahead that is driving slower, the system reduces your speed through reducing fuel supply or gentle braking, and does so until your previously set distance has been reached.

Front crash prevention systems with autonomous braking that can stop drivers from rear - ending another vehicle or slow them down enough to lessen the impact are making a measurable difference in insurance claims (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

Each engine is coupled with a standard Hydra - Matic 6 - speed automatic transmission, which includes a Driver Shift Control system with Tap - Up / Tap - Down technology and auto grade braking that automatically uses the brakes and engine to slow the vehicle when necessary.

- Low emissions vehicle and good MPG - Good sound system - Quick to speed up and slow down - Good turning radius compared to other similar sized cars I have driven - Easy to use cruise control - Overall sleek and intuitive - Can roll down windows with key chain - Durable: No serious repairs needed at 150,000 miles - Just enough room to fit multiple fishing poles in!

When driving in slow - moving traffic or traffic jams, the driver is able to safely move along with the flow of traffic and let the vehicle's automatic systems handle the tasks of stopping, pulling away again and approaching junctions where there are already vehicles waiting ahead.

The anti-lock system engages smoothly and quietly and does a commendable job of slowing the 4,000 - pound vehicle.

This vehicle has early collision alert system, where if you are approaching another vehicle quickly but not slowing down, it will alert you.

The optional Adaptive Cruise Control system makes highway driving easier by automatically slowing the vehicle when radar detects traffic ahead.

In addition to Adaptive Brake Assist, which offers protection from collisions from speeds as low as 7 km / h, standard - fit COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS also features an additional function: when a danger of collision persists and the driver fails to respond, the system is able to carry out autonomous braking at speeds of up to 200 km / h, thereby reducing the severity of collisions with slower or stopping vehicles.

A vehicle's overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a Hybrid III dummy in the driver seat, and analysis of slow - motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test.

Add to that the new Kinetic sway - bar suspension system, which uses hydraulic sway bar mounts and permits even more suspension travel at slow speed, and you have a vehicle that finished in the top three ranking of every off - road portion of the test.

When slowing down, the electrified Twinster system can also stabilize the vehicle and recover kinetic energy at the same time, maximizing the recuperation potential of the eDrive system.

The system works automatically to slow the vehicle and maintain the speed relative to the selected gear range and accelerator pedal position.1

The braking system relies on friction to help it slow the momentum of the wheels to bring the vehicle to a stop, produced by the cooperation of brake components such as the Ford brake caliper, brake pads, and the brake disc.

If the driver fails to respond to the warning, the AEB system is designed to apply full emergency braking to slow or stop the vehicle.

If you step up to the $ 32,495 2.5 i Touring Package with Technology Option, the Forester receives its IIHS TSP + award due to Subaru's innovative EyeSight driver assistance system that combines adaptive cruise control, brake assist and lane departure systems to slow the vehicle down in potential collision scenarios.

The system is able to keep the car at a correct distance behind slower vehicles ahead automatically and can also follow them in their lane at a speeds from 0 of up to 200 km / h.

When I'm driving, it feels as if the vehicle is trying to brake using the anti-lock system — it tries to slow, then releases the brake, then tries again.

Accelerate to pass a slow - moving vehicle, and the system fires all six cylinders.

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

If the radar system identifies a slower - moving vehicle ahead, it sends a double impulse through the «haptic accelerator pedal» to signal to the driver to take their foot off the accelerator.

On the highway, an adaptive cruise control system can slow the vehicle to maintain a safe following distance behind a car ahead.

There are only two minor drawbacks: automatic parallel parking only works on the right side of the vehicle and not the left side and the system is a little slow — I found that I could often park the Rover faster than the computer could — but its accuracy is inch - perfect.

Front crash prevention, which includes both warning systems and automatic braking, is intended to help inattentive drivers avoid rear - ending a stopped or slower - moving vehicle in front of them.

A refinement to the stability control system helps automatically slow the vehicle if taking a corner too fast, thus enhancing driver control.