Sentences with phrase «vehicle weight while»

The Ignis adopts a larger percentage of lightweight and strong high - tensile steel, making it possible to reduce vehicle weight while still maintaining a high level of rigidity.

Not exact matches

While hybrid electric and full electric vehicles have become more common in recent years, the aviation industry has been slow to embrace e-planes, partially because of the weight and cost of lithium - ion battery packs.

At WCX18: SAE World Congress Experience earlier this month, ArcelorMittal and Honda unveiled the world's first outer and inner door ring system to better balance strength and performance while removing additional weight from the vehicle.

While not perfect in every scenario, the overall movement of vehicles in regards to speed and weight feels far more realistic during farming activities.

And while youre at it, perhaps a witch hunt of all things «hybrid», to sort the legitimate «hybrids» from those that are simply adding 100/200 kgs of weight to a lash - up of a vehicle to clean up the company's [bad?]

When going around curves where the vehicle's weight shifts squeaking begins emitting from that corner of the vehicle and continues for a while, eventually dissipating.

Propulsion-wise it's an electric vehicle, with a 150kW (equivalent to 201bhp) motor combining with a low 1050 kg weight and aerodynamic teardrop - shaped body to provide sports car performance — 0 - 62mph in a just over 4sec apparently, while top speed is 137mph.

It seems that GM will use a mix of high - strength steel and aluminum in the body to enhance durability while reducing overall vehicle weight.

All told, this massive vehicle shaves 300 pounds off its previous weight, while piling on new comfort, convenience, and safety features.

In fact, the Schwartz G - Machine chassis reduces overall vehicle weight by 50 - 70 pounds because it employs an aluminum power rack while getting rid of heavy leaf springs and other bulky items not needed anymore.

To maximize interior space and allow for an adequate weight distribution the internal combustion engine is longitudinally mounted, while the electric motor is housed in the ZF eight - speed automatic transmission at the center of the vehicle — alongside the 7 - kW onboard charger.

These advanced materials help the structure meet the most stringent crash legislation across world markets, while minimising the vehicle's weight.

While the Mercedes engineers I rode with would not be drawn on their power outputs, it is likely that any increases will be modest, with the emphasis on gains in whole vehicle efficiency through mechanical optimization, weight reduction, and aerodynamic refinement.

The output of its 5.2 - litre FSI V10 has been increased to 412 kW and 540 Nm, while vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms through the extensive use of carbon fibre composites.

Hays says the ring drive is more efficient while reducing vehicle weight as much as 40 % and driveline complexity by 75 % compared to powertrains in which the electric motors (in - hub or in the driveline) power an axle.»

Its increased proportions allowed more passenger room while its perfect 50/50 weight distribution provided unrivaled vehicle handling.

It does take a while to get up to speed due to the power weight ratio, but it is not designed for racing, and is acceptable for the vehicle class.

A properly maintained steering wheel and system keeps you in control of your vehicle while the suspension system, including your shock absorbers or struts, coil springs and linkage, help support your vehicle's weight and help keep your tires in contact with the road for better traction.

The intelligent use of high - tensile and ultra-high-tensile multi-phase steels makes a decisive contribution to safety standards in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, while also helping to keep the vehicle's weight down.

Electronic Brake force Distribution sends extra force to the rear brakes when you have additional weight in the vehicle, while Brake Assist helps apply maximum braking force if it detects a hard braking situation.

A load - bearing ball joint is designed to support the weight of the vehicle while providing a hinge point for the steering system.

The GT - R's Premium Midship Platform layout places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, without the use of traditional torque tubes, allowing the suspension to operate independently while optimizing weight distribution and maximizing tire grip at each corner.

Audi has created a vehicle body consisting primarily of high - strength and ultra-strong steel panels — which, in turn, reduce the car's weight while enhancing its rigidity, vibrational comfort, and impact safety.

While cool, carbon fiber trim does little to impact the vehicle's weight, thus we'd forgo those exterior or interior packages.

As the world's largest engine producer, continuous improvement to vehicle powertrain technology is an integral part of Honda's engineering culture as every new engine design tends to become more powerful, efficient and cleaner while also becoming smaller in size and weight.

While there are certainly bigger rigs available for towing, my trailer's approximate 5,500 - pound weight was around the average of what most people pull for recreational vehicles.

The aluminum underpinnings will help in keeping the vehicle extremely rigid, while at the same time keeping the weight in check.

Safety The 2009 RL retains Acura's extremely rigid Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure that features extensive use of high - tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components to take vehicle construction beyond conventional safety protocols while keeping overall vehicle weight in check.

That V6 offers a good amount of power, but it comes standard with electronic air suspension, a feature that adds noticeable weight to the vehicle while not providing as intuitive a feel of the road, especially when cornering.

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high - strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety.

The 5.6 - liter V8 provides sufficient muscle to cope with in - town traffic or freeway overtaking and, while the QX56's tall profile and curb weight of nearly three tons can elicit considerable body roll during really brisk cornering or transition maneuvers (as would be reasonably expected of such a vehicle during such driving), its standard and driver - selectable Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) package provides reassurance, particularly during slippery condvehicle during such driving), its standard and driver - selectable Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) package provides reassurance, particularly during slippery condVehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) package provides reassurance, particularly during slippery conditions.

Heavier vehicles, as are common in some countries, would be extremely difficult to maneuver at low speeds, while vehicles of lighter weight may not need power assisted steering at all.

Students must navigate their vehicle around cones while focusing on weight transfer, hand positioning and eye scanning.

While this car contains the most carbon fiber GM has ever put in a vehicle, the extra fluids, coolers and the wing add more weight than the composites can shed, and that's why the ZR1 is slightly heavier at 3560 lbs.

There's nothing reserved about the three different 19 - inch wheel designs developed exclusively for the RC F. And for drivers who don't mind even more attention while reducing vehicle weight, there's an available carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof and rear wing, developed from the LFA and IS F CCS - R racecar.

The vehicle body's unique aluminique structure considerably lowers its gross vehicle weight, while the aerodynamic body design and tubeless tyres reduce drag and rolling resistance, altogether improving fuel efficiency.

But it's a vehicle Chrysler hopes to transform into reality very soon, based on a concept called the Dodge Intrepid ESX2, a plastic - body machine capable of getting 80 mpg while holding the family and its vacation luggage.The ESX2 is a concept car sporting injection - molded plastic body panels as a substitute for steel in an attempt to reduce weight, boost mileage, simplify production - and reduce cost.

Going forward, Mazda remains committed to reducing vehicle weight and improving dynamic performance while also maintaining a high level of body rigidity and excellent crash worthiness, in order to provide all its customers with driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

While many Jeep customizers add weight when they modify their rigs, Allen chose to go the other direction in making the Stitch, a vehicle that is a followup to the Jeep Pork Chop concept of two years ago.

It is moderately weighed, neither too heavy nor too light while it also gains weight significantly as the vehicle's speed increases.

To support new concepts in vehicle dynamics — in particular the direct yaw control effected by the torque vectoring capabilities of the front - mounted TMU and the direct, zero - delay response of the chassis to driver inputs — the NSX engineering team was challenged to create a new concept for body design that delivered ultimate rigidity while minimizing weight and meeting other critical targets such as visibility, crash safety performance and durability / quality / reliability (DQR).

Kerb weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, air conditioning refrigerant, and a fuel, while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.

The ablation casting process allows for the fine - tuning of both the cast part's shape, as well as the material properties of the castings in the energy - absorbing areas of the vehicle, while minimizing weight in the form of a hollow part with optimized wall thickness.

Meanwhile, the new, sixth - generation Camaro's greatly - reduced curb weight and higher power output mean a better driving experience, while its improved interior and upgraded in - vehicle technology deliver a great driving car that's also quite livable as a daily driver.

While weight of ice and snow is a covered peril under both the HO - 4 and the HO - BT policies, motor vehicles are not covered.

Racing borrows core mechanics from 2009's MX vs. ATV Reflex, allowing players to steer their vehicle with the left analog stick, while shifting the rider's weight with the right stick.

Instead of using the devices as vehicles to transport ourselves into other dimensions, we are compelled to stay in our bodies here - and - now while handling their replicas, noting weight, balance, texture, and subtle visual qualities.

As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ discarded materials and fibers, while potentially reducing the use of petrochemicals and light - weighting our vehicles for desired fuel economy.»

Of course, it's possible to do all these things with heat recovery, but it does add weight, complexity and cost, and so it might not be the best bang for the buck while we wait for the next step, which will probably be plug - in hybrids and electric vehicles.

Their higher strength - to weight ratio assists in keeping the corner weight down and performance up, while maintaining the Prius» overall light vehicle weight and high fuel efficiency.