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Positioned with rear overhang following the traditional transaxle system, it contributes to the ideal weight distribution, with 53 % of the total weight of the vehicle at the rear and 47 % at the front axis.

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The glass panels will then have to face the weight of vehicles, followed by vehicles moving at high speeds.

In these types of situations, both the lower anchor connectors and vehicle seat belt may be used at the same time and the vehicle lower anchor weight limits do not apply.

By changing the microstructure in magnesium alloys, Mohsen Esmaily, researcher in Atmospheric Corrosion at Chalmers University of Technology, has succeeded in improving possibilities for the transport sector to use these materials to decrease the weight of vehicles.

For instance, the vehicle was measured as being almost 300 kilograms heavier than the type test regulations allow for — not out of spite, but because the car drives around the streets at this weight.

Balbuena's research is supported by the Department of Energy as part the Battery Materials Research and Battery 500 Seedling programs, both of which are aimed at creating smaller, safer, lighter - weight and less expensive battery packs to make electric vehicles more affordable.

The blog — although filled with body - positive aside and radical theory — was still mostly a vehicle to hold me accountable to eat «clean» and «good» food, all, at the end of the day, in the service of weight loss.

The philosophical vignettes might not have the narrative weight to be anything other than beguiling curios tossed out and then forgotten about but there are enough of them, delivered sharply enough by delightful movie stars at the top of their game, to make Age of Ultron one of the most thoughtfully driven monster vehicles you are likely to see in a summer rammed with powerful, glossy, mechanised beasts.

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Because this TC Electric is also the vehicle that debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, its cargo hold is loaded with commercial parts bins and racks adding a couple of hundred pounds to the curb weight.

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?]

BMW says the armored versions of its sedan were developed at the same time as the consumer models, with specialized chassis and suspension components worked into the design to accommodate the extra weight of the vehicle's steel - plated cabin.

Tesla also promises that, since the weight of the battery pack will be low on the vehicle's floor, the Tesla Model X should provide best - in - class handling, with «nimble reflexes at every turn,» and a 0 - to -60-mph time of less than five seconds.

Unlike the past, a driver, a passenger, optional equipment purchased by at least one third of the customer base, and hitch equipment are now included in this calculation along with the base weight of the tow vehicle.

Geared toward light vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans, and other vehicles rated at not more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight), the guidelines proposed today are the first in a series of guidance documents NHTSA plans to issue to address sources of distraction that require use of the hands and / or diversion of the eyes from the primary task of driving.

If you look at any performance car, weight reduction plays a massive part in the development of such a vehicle.

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive analysis on the need for crashworthiness standards on property - carrying commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 26,001 pounds involved in interstate commerce, including an evaluation of the need for roof strength, pillar strength, air bags, and frontal and back wall standards.

Vehicle type: five - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 43,995 Price as tested: $ 54,090 Engine: 2.0 - liter inline - 4, 280 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, 306 pound - feet of torque starting at 2,000 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 111 inches Overall length / width: 184.6 inches / 74.9 inches Curb weight: 4,044 pounds EPA mileage estimates: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined Assembled in: Cassino, Italy

The Dodge Grand Caravan offers an available load - leveling and height - control feature that adjusts the suspension and ride height based on the amount of weight inside the vehicle to help give you optimum handling and control at all times.

The Tesla high performance brake system with ventilated Carbon - Ceramic brake discs optimized the deceleration value of the vehicle by weight - saving at the same time

When towing at or near Maximum Trailer Weight, the allowable vehicle cargo and / or number of passengers is reduced because it is necessary to stay below the Gross Combined Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating.

Vehicle type: Seven - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 39,140 Price as tested: $ 40,065 Engine: 3.6 - liter VR6, 276 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, 266 pound - feet of torque at 2,750 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 1173.3 inches Overall length / width: 198.3 inches / 78.3 inches Curb weight: 4,502 pounds EPA mileage estimates: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined Assembled in: Chattanooga, Tennessee

A tax credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified plug - in electric drive motor vehicle that draws propulsion using a traction battery that has at least five kilowatt - hours (kWh) of capacity, uses an external source of energy to recharge the battery, has a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 14,000 pounds, and meets specified emission standards.

VW's L1 concept makes extensive use of carbon - fiber material to keep the vehicle weight at 1,100 pounds — about one - third the curb weight of a VW Rabbit — according to German national newspaper Bild.

Run - Flat tires, as their name implies, are able to support the weight of a vehicle with no air in them at all.

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.

The test simulates a rear - end crash with a velocity change of 10 mph, approximately equivalent to a stationary vehicle being struck at 20 mph by a vehicle of the same weight.

For the most cost - sensitive vehicle segments — e.g., compacts under 1,400 kg in weight — a stoichiometric 3 - cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress.

Again, annoying at first, but it becomes kind of fun, and bounding around in such a hobbyhorse was actually an appropriate check to your ambitions with the 4Runner's 270 - horsepower V6 in this inescapably tall and heavy (4,750 - pound claimed curb weight) vehicle.

The transaxle's layout places the dual - clutch transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle (instead of the usual front location), which enables vehicle weight to be evenly distributed throughout the car.

Enabling the driver to maintain confident control in difficult braking situations, Electronic Brake - force Distribution (EBD) helps balance braking forces at each wheel of the vehicle depending on the weight of the passengers and cargo that the vehicle is carrying.

Coilovers are used to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle to reduce weight transfer when the vehicle is going through turns at high speeds.

The researchers drove some of the vehicles at a higher speed than in the lab and that there was more weight in the vehicle than what is required by regulators.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).

NOTE: An earlier version of this article listed the curb weight at 4,387 lbs (the gross vehicle weight rating); actual curb weight for the 911 Turbo S is 3,527 lbs.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).

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.

When all of the modifications are completed the Venom, at a gross vehicle weight of only 1244 - kilos, is more than capable of providing a power to weight ration of 1 - hp to 1 - kilogram (2.25 - lbs.)

This system places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.

This was lightweight construction at its very best, with overall vehicle weight of just 1,210 kg (2,669 lb).

At 3.0 tonnes weight, the Prado is quite a heavy vehicle but it comes with the assurance of Toyota quality and go anywhere capability.

Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575 kilograms (3,472 lb), which is extremely low for this class of vehicle, the weight - to - power ratio stands at only 2.25 kilograms per hp (4.96 lb / hp).

Both models are subject to the Japan's tax incentives to promote eco-cars (eco-car tax reduction program), as well as tax breaks for the vehicle weight tax and vehicle acquisition tax incurred at time of purchase (the SKYACTIV - D 2.2 model is tax exempt, and the SKYACTIV - G 2.0 model has a 75 % tax deduction).

The battery unit — a package of compact lithium - ion batteries — is installed at the rear of the vehicle, which makes for a good weight balance.

Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575 kg, which is extremely low for this class of vehicle, the weight - to - power ratio stands at only 2.25 kg / hp.

Located in the Gold Lot, directly across from the Las Vegas Convention Center at the corner of Paradise Road and Convention Center Drive, the Pull»N Weight magazine big - rigs display gives SEMA Showgoers a unique perspective on how automotive accessories can enhance a vehicle's styling and performance.

The gearbox was located at the rear of the vehicle and was integrated in with the differential, giving the Coupe a 48/52 weight distribution between the front and rear axle.

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.

The Corvette engineering team chose SANLUIS Rassini, the world's largest producer of suspension components for light commercial vehicles and the largest fully integrated brake disc producer in the Americas, to produce the unique two - piece rotor design, which offers significant weight savings and extreme performance at high speeds.

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 and optimizing weight distribution and maximizing tire grip at each corner.