Sentences with phrase «traction system in»
The first working year has been focused on two sections: on one side, the robot's mobility in the field, improving the suspension and traction systems in order to climb up slopes with weeds; and in the other side, the development and improvement of the different sensors that will be included in the robot.
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«It suggests that this niche in the market is becoming mainstream enough that they feel their delivery system might have traction with it.»
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Traction: Foxtrot Systems is currently working with 12 beta customers in the U.S., India, and Brazil, which represents a total of 180 drivers in a wide array of markets — from delivering laundry and beer to ice and lumber.
Its monetary policy has no traction because the euro area's weak, undercapitalized and, in many cases, utterly dysfunctional financial system is incapable of funding businesses and households.
Meanwhile, some of the programs in which Travelport is investing to help cushion the blow are getting traction, particularly its new desktop tools and the Rooms and More initiative that provides vastly more hotel content than the Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan systems of old.
These policies are not as common as banked or accrued systems, but are gaining some traction in certain industries like technology.
He then called for new rules of the game in the international monetary system, a call that he has made before, and is gaining some traction.
In the U.S., the Republicans control the White House and both houses of Congress, effectively precluding any single - payer system from getting enough traction to pass, Trautwein said.
«Many developers feel the operating system is elegantly designed, and is a respected platform... However, our WebOS devices have not gained enough traction in the marketplace with consumers, and we see too long a ramp - up in market share.»
Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance systems fling radar waves in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that assist your steering, if you drift.
A plug - in hybrid electric uses a traction - drive power electronics system to propel the car forward by providing force to the car's wheels and has a charger for recharging the high - voltage battery when it is plugged into the power grid.
«We're making progress in identifying a brain basis of autism, and we're starting to get traction in pinpointing systems and signaling mechanisms that are not functioning properly,» Menon said.
Boat Shoes By Timberland Classic women's Earthkeepers boat shoe in soft brown suede with custom lacing fit system and special sole designed for excellent traction, even on slippery or wet surfaces.
«Art works at its best when it's closest to failure,» he told the crowd of «Water,» a film that struggled to gain traction in the studio system and that for a long time nobody wanted to make.
The primary goal of reform efforts should be to make it easier for problem solvers to gain access to and traction in the system, coupled with thoughtful public oversight of results.
Renault's unique Grip X-Tend traction system ensure the Bus remains securely under the driver's control in all conditions.
Iowa, Ohio, and North Carolina have also begun to establish complete CBL systems, and in total, 42 states are using competency - based measures in some form or fashion within their schools.5 While a full overhaul of the standardized testing system may still be some time away, CBL has gained significant traction in a short amount of time and has some pretty strong proponents rallying support behind its innovative approach to education.
Micro-credentials, a digital form of certification that recognizes educators for demonstrating their skills and competencies, are gaining traction in the education system because of their unique ability to empower teachers to engage in hands - on, personalized learning.
This eBook guides school and district leaders on how to create systems of support for teachers and leaders in order to gain traction on their most important priority — improving student achievement.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass
In most instances, you won't notice it's missing, a sign of Benz's supreme stability and traction control systems or the invisibility of the 4Motion driveline.
This gas engine sends 185 hp and 185 lb - ft of torque to the front wheels, while the «e-AWD» moniker refers to a small, 35 - hp electric motor in the rear axle that gives the Trail» ster all - wheel - drive traction and a system total of 220 hp.
Other MyKey tricks include a seat belt warning that mutes the radio until both front passengers are buckled in, an early low - fuel indicator, the inability to deactivate safety systems such as Ford's blind - spot monitoring system and traction control, an audio volume limit, and a speed alert chime.
Additionally, the rear - biased all - wheel - drive system combined with a standard limited - slip differential result in a car with gobs of traction yet it isn't an understeering pig.
Push too hard and a well - resolved ESP system subtly keeps things in check, while an electronic diff delivers strong traction without impeding progress.
Switch - off the stability / traction systems (don't unless you honestly know what you're doing), and this thing can really dance — as in, it'll step sideways out of every corner with ease.
There's enormous mechanical grip, supported by a traction - control system that can be wound in or out according to the conditions and skill of the driver.
The desert roads are all coated with a fine dusting of sand, but even full - throttle exits from traffic circles in second gear fail to wake the traction control system.
It's an impressive process to watch, and we can imagine many low - traction scenarios in which this system would prove useful.
BMW added: «The ad did not show the cars skidding, but a slight reduction in traction, which highlighted the technical capability of the xDrive system to react to a change in grip on each wheel.»
I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the traction and stability control systems for extra slip.
In fact, it's the same system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirementIn fact, it's the same system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirementin the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirements.
The front tires slip going uphill, and traction control cuts in and out as the all - wheel - drive systems sorts out where to send power.
Front end bite is tremendous, there's magnetic mid-corner grip and the four - wheel drive system manages to combine traction and rear - wheel drive attitude all in one go.
Mind you, Marc ran his timed laps with the traction - control system set in Sport.
Buick says its active twin clutch all - wheel - drive system is an automatic, on - demand system that delivers sure - footed handling in low - grip conditions and provides minimal torque to the rear wheels when all - wheel - drive traction isn't required.
This means in seriously low traction scenarios, the wheels with most grip will be utilised by the car's intelligent system.
Floating style — Malcolm Bobbitt explores the history of Citroën's unique suspension system and its application in the ground - breaking Traction Avant and DS models / Auto - biography: Karl Ludvigsen — Matthew Bell visits the noted motoring historian, writer and consultant at his home in Suffolk and learns about his distinguished career / The Loewy Studebakers — Stephen Bayley looks at the extraordinary Studebaker coupés of the mid-1950s and tells the story of their aromatic stylist, Raymond Loewy / David: Spain's forgotten cyclecar — With the help of rare archive material, Francisco Carrión Cardenas unearths the history of Spain's most successful cyclecar maker / Vintage Motoring — Detective Agency John Warburton examines the contents of R L Appleton's photograph album, covering his motoring exploits in the years 1930 to ’33 / Back on the Road — Michael Ware reports on a recently completed 1937 BMW 319/28 special built for the dual purposes of competition and long - distance touring
Due to the absence of transfer cases and mechanical differential locks, in extreme conditions it's up to the traction control, ABS, and ESP systems to help achieve optimum stability when grip starts to slip.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
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The rears grow by 0.5 in, allowing a 315 - section rear tyre to be fitted — traction is excellent, but it's still possible to melt them with the systems disengaged.
As required in the U.S., the 4C has front air bags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control.
Beneath the Velar's pretty skin is a modified version of the Jaguar F - Pace's mostly aluminum chassis that's been reinforced for off - road competence and is further bolstered by Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 system, which orchestrates goodies like an active rear locking differential, low traction launch system, hill descent control, and an available air suspension with adaptive shocks (standard on V - 6 models)-- all of which work in conjunction with stability control.
Naturally the traction and stability control systems help keep everything in check, these working with rather than against you on the road.
While all the new dual - clutch gearboxes slur their shifts together in an endless flow of silky smoothness, the Lambo changes gears hard enough to trigger the traction control system.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbocharged 6 - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 20 - inch alloy R Design wheels Hill decent control Dynamic stability traction control Tire - pressure monitoring system Tilt / telescoping steering column 40/20/40 split folding rear seats Heated outside mirrors Auto - dimming rearview mirror Keyless push - button ignition High - performance audio system with 8 speakers In - dash single CD player with WMA / MP3 capability HD radio USB / Auxiliary audio inputs Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity R - Design elements: 20 - inch wheels, sports chassis, chrome tailpipes, chrome skid plate, color - matched lower body moldings, blue instrument cluster, silk - metal grille, sport leather seats, aluminum pedals, aluminum center stack, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob
A perfectly programmed stability control system assists in this torque dance, especially in low - traction situations.
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.