Sentences with phrase «vehicle traffic which»

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An alliance with a Romanian gang involved in the movement of heavy goods vehicles is also likely to draw scrutiny to the Channel tunnel and ferry routes into the country, which see considerable freight traffic.

That means making sure prices cover not only the direct costs of supplying energy but also the environmental externalities associated with production and use of fossil fuels — the waste water (which increases a variety of risks), and the broader side effects from vehicle use — congested roads, traffic deaths, and so on.

Not only is the Model S able to track the angle in which neighboring vehicles are traveling, it's also able to simultaneously track individual actions of five cars — up to six cars in slow moving traffic conditions — as they maneuver between lanes.

The traffic snarl is caused by a container laden truck which fell off at Arepo estate junction, therefore leading to a bumper to bumper movement of vehicles.

The project is expected to ease out traffic and flooding on the road which is used by some fifty (50) thousand vehicles from both the Central and Western Regions.

In the second phase, a congestion surcharge (which could be anywhere from $ 2 to $ 5) would be imposed on for - hire vehicles — Uber, Lyft, and their ilk — and taxis, which have added significantly to New York's traffic in recent years.

The report endorses congestion pricing, in which vehicles would be charged to enter the Manhattan business district, to ease traffic and raise funds for the transit system.

The bridge, which was designed to carry up to 100,000 vehicles per day, handled an average of 140,000 vehicles daily, and traffic congestion and delays were regular occurrences.

Now, city officials and state lawmakers want to bring red light cameras — which snap photos of vehicles illegally zipping under traffic signals — to Albany's most dangerous intersections.

He said the Tema Motorway roundabout currently suffers from serious traffic bottlenecks, which impede the movement of private and commercial vehicles within Tema, which affects inter-city commuters who use the roundabout when commuting to and from the Greater Accra Region, as well as the Eastern and Volta Regions.

«The two vehicles had a head - on collision, which was caused by one of the vehicles that was driving against the traffic.

Unlike traditional traffic models, which used equations to describe moving vehicles en masse as a kind of fluid, Transims modeled each vehicle and driver as an agent moving through a city's road network.

According to a study in the New Journal of Physics, traffic jams develop spontaneously when vehicle density exceeds a critical level, beyond which minor fluctuations in the flow of individual vehicles destabilize the whole thing.

Now you get into a thing where if you have encouragement such as, for instance, if you have a special lane on the freeway, which is for vehicles which can, kind of, run all in a line, it helps solve lot of the traffic problems.

Those cars charge up their batteries with electricity generated when the car brakes and then used that «recycled» energy to power their electric motors, which take over from the vehicle's gasoline engine at low speeds and in stop - and - go traffic.

Some day, cars could be controlled by central traffic computers which would know where every vehicle was.

While there are obviously still big challenges to scaling up to vehicles that could actually transport humans, we are inspired by the potential of a future in which flying cars could offer us fast, traffic - free transportation.

The argument is based on the premise that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards imposed in 1975 resulted in a reduction of vehicle weights, which in turn caused about 2,000 traffic deaths a year that would not have occurred otherwise.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA are one step ahead: They are dedicated to automated driving and are working on the vehicles of tomorrow, which can drive through traffic without human assistance.

With retractable barriers, city planners can create so - called time - flexible streets, which might be open to vehicle traffic during part of the day and pedestrian - only at other times.

A significant percentage of those feature fixed - time signals, which are recommended in areas with low vehicle speed and heavy pedestrian traffic.

Because endosomes are the vehicles that deliver cargo essential for communication between brain cells, changing their pH alters traffic to and from the cell surface, which could affect learning and memory, Rao says.

That boost in funding could help the DADSS program — which is comprised of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a group of 13 automakers — to push some sort of alcohol detection system into future vehicles.

However, in 2020, the Alliance will launch «intersection autonomy,» which will let vehicles navigate intersections and urban traffic without the need for driver intervention.

For 2016, the Alliance will introduce a number of vehicles that feature «single - lane control,» which lets vehicles drive autonomously on highways and in heavy, stop - and - go traffic.

It lacks charm, beauty, grace... most of the attributes we tend to seek in cars, but the Redspace city vehicle is the most interesting device in the L.A. Auto Show, apparently all about maximizing interior volume to enhance comfort while its occupants are stuck in traffic, which is estimated to be about 90 - percent of the time the thing is in operation, at least in such target - market cities as Beijing.

NHTSA ensures the safety of motor vehicles and highways through highway safety grants to States and through guidance and regulations on States, including the requirement for States to have a performance - based highway safety program designed to reduce traffic crashes, which must include performance measures and targets related to non-motorized fatalities.

Boiled down to English, the buttons control three systems that use a front - mounted laser sensor: Intelligent Cruise Control, which now can bring the vehicle to a complete stop; Distance Control Assist, which applies the brakes automatically, making low - speed traffic conditions a one - pedal operation; and Intelligent Brake Assist, which beeps at the driver and then automatically applies the brakes to lessen the severity of an impact.

Nogales Street carries more than 45,000 vehicles a day, and where it intersects with the railroad, between East Walnut Drive and San Jose Avenue, it halts the route's traffic whenever crossing gates are down for the passage of more than 50 trains each day, of which nearly 80 percent are freight carriers.

Adaptive cruise control is joined by lane assist, traffic jam assist and crew protect assist — which tightens belts and closes windows ahead of a collision — as well as Emergency Assist, which can automatically bring the vehicle to a standstill if the driver is unable to.

You can make driving in Chicago and Skokie, IL traffic stress - free with the Adaptive Cruise Control with Low - Speed Follow, which automatically adjusts vehicle speed based on a preset following distance and speed selected by the driver.

The A6's Prestige trim also comes with Audi Pre-Sense Rear, which uses the brake light to warn traffic behind the vehicle in the event of a rear collision, employing additional preventive protective measures should the situation turn critical.

«One thing is for sure yet: The new version is a real sports car, a car which can compete with larger vehicles if necessary, but also a car which navigates smoothly and reliably through daily traffic.

This vehicle is equipped with Car - to - X Communication, which allows it to communicate with other vehicles and objects on the road to understand when there are dangers ahead including slippery roads or traffic jams.

Also new is Traffic Jam Assist, which helps keep the vehicle centered in lanes.

An electronic parking brake is also new to the 2017 Outlander PHEV, as well as the brake auto hold button function which, when activated, holds the vehicle in traffic or on an include the same way a handbrake would, allowing the driver to release the footbrake.

For instance, Blind Spot Monitoring is designed to warn you of approaching vehicles from either side; Traffic Sign Recognition displays particular traffic signs in the instrument cluster which helps you to respond faster to any speed limits; and a range of parking technologies takes the stress out of paTraffic Sign Recognition displays particular traffic signs in the instrument cluster which helps you to respond faster to any speed limits; and a range of parking technologies takes the stress out of patraffic signs in the instrument cluster which helps you to respond faster to any speed limits; and a range of parking technologies takes the stress out of parking.1

If you've ever been stuck in traffic and used that precious stationary moment to check your Twitter feed or update Facebook status («OMG, like, I'm totally stuck in traffic») you'll appreciate EyeSight's Lead Vehicle Start Alert, which provides an audible warning when traffic ahead of you starts to move.

September 1, 2011, marked the date when the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 126, which requires all motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less to have an electronic stability control (ESC) system that complies with specific design, performance and diagnostic requirVehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 126, which requires all motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less to have an electronic stability control (ESC) system that complies with specific design, performance and diagnostic requirvehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less to have an electronic stability control (ESC) system that complies with specific design, performance and diagnostic requirements.

The Mazda CX - 5 offers blind spot and rear cross traffic warning systems along with Mazda's Smart City Brake Support system, which detects stationary objects in front of the vehicle.

You'll also benefit from the rear traffic alert, which gives an audible warning to let you know if you're backing into the path of another vehicle.

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat will feature a range of safety equipment on board which includes Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert; Traffic Jam Assist which is for making stop - and - go driving more comfortable; Emergency Assist, which can potentially halt a vehicle when the driver is incapacitated; and the latest Front Assist system with City Emergency Braking, which optionally combines both radar and camera sensors to add pedestrian detection.

Unexpected bonus tech includes automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition and Lane Tracing Assist, which helps drivers follow the path of a leading vehicle, even when lane markings are not present.

Other examples include cross traffic alert, which warns a driver if traffic is about to enter the vehicle's path from the side; curve speed warning, which uses GPS and speed information to determine if the vehicle is about to take a curve too fast; and fatigue warning, which tracks steering and other driver behaviors to determine if the driver is inattentive or in danger of falling asleep.

Position at the centre console, the car also features COMAND multimedia system, which displays all vehicle - related information, offer Bluetooth connectivity for devices, TMC tuner and traffic information decoder, maps and much more.

But with those options comes plenty of heavy traffic, which neither you nor your vehicle get much joy from.

The SUV is loaded with features like Curve Control which helps the vehicle remain composed while negotiating corners at speed and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert.

Adaptive cruise control, which allows the F - 150 to follow the vehicle ahead at a predetermined distance, is a standalone $ 1,250 option, and it doesn't work below 12 mph, making it useless in stop - and - go traffic.

The optional Drive Pack includes Traffic Sign Recognition and intelligent speed limiter, which can read posted speed limit signs and keep the vehicle in cruise control at the legal limit if selected.

Note: Safety ratings came from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which gives a top rating of 5 stars, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) that gives the highest rating of Top Safety Pick +, which is only awarded with the (+) if the vehicle has forward collision prevention.