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Among the major sources of drag on a moving vehicle are upper wheel drag forces and frictional drag. The sensitivity of these forces increases with the speed of the vehicle. In order to minimize the overall drag on the vehicle, the upper wheel surface must be shielded from the external headwind. Depending on the configuration …
Getting more downforce is the goal of Formula 1 teams. The benefits of more downforce include increased stability and grip on the track. Also, it can increase the lap time. More downforce means that a car will be lighter, and therefore, faster. This helps make Formula 1 racing possible. There are many different ways …
During a Formula One race, water can be a real hazard, and one that can affect the outcome of a race. Drivers can be forced to slow down or take evasive action, and even lose control of the car. In some cases, drivers are forced to retire from the race. Aquaplaning is when the water …
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Powered by a 2.3-litre S14 inline-four, the 1986 BMW M3 is a European-specification model. It has a five-speed manual transmission, a forged crank, exhaust headers, an Alpine stereo, and an M3 Sport Evolution-specific shift knob. The engine also has Bilstein dampers and a limited-slip differential. Originally painted Lachs Silver Metallic, it was repainted Alpine White …
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In a coilover shock absorber, a spring act as an energy storing device. The spring affects the performance of the vehicle. Hence need to be designed carefully according to the required vehicle performance. A compression spring is one such type which is simple in geometry and commonly used in a coilover shock absorber. A spring …
The Mercedes Benz S-class series has not only broken the conventions of conventional automotive technology but also succeeded in creating a blend of luxury, comfort, and autonomy. Born in 1972 Mercedes S -class has proven to be the world’s best-selling sedan. The latest addition to the series reveals added safetyfeatures, a higher level of driver …
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The FlexRay protocol is a unique time-triggered protocol that provides options for deterministic data that arrives in a predictable time frame. FlexRay is a serial communication technology that is used in particular for data communication in very safety-critical use areas in the automobile such as brake-bye-wire and steer-by-wire. FlexRay was developed by the FlexRay consortium (including Bosch, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler). FlexRay …
The Mercedes C-Class’s newer generation luxury saloon includes the latest technology of Agility Control. This is a suspension system that is intelligent and adaptive. By sensing road conditions, it can adjust its damping characteristics. The C-Class comes with Agility-Control and Selective Damping. According to the manufacturer, this provides better ride comfort without sacrificing precision and …
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is a closed-loop vehicle control system that prevents vehicle lateral instability. It is integrated with the vehicle’s brakes and drivetrain. In contrast to ABS, which prevents wheel lockup when braking, and TCS, which prevents spinning of the driven wheels, ESP prevents the vehicle from “pushing out” of the turn or spinning …
Increasingly, hydrogen-powered engines are gaining traction. But if you’re surprised to hear about a hydrogen vehicle that’s not a zeppelin, you’re not alone. Out of the nearly 300 million consumer cars and trucks on the road in the United States, only about 7,500 runs on hydrogen fuel. Lexus grabs some attention, introducing its first hydrogen engine …
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Since the invention of the interior combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed junkies, and racecar designers are finding out ways that to spice up its power. One of the ways of adding power is to make a much bigger engine. However larger engines, that weigh a lot and price a lot to make and maintain, do …
A tire could be a sturdy, versatile rubber casing hooked up to the rim of a wheel. Tires offer a fascinating surface for traction and function as a cushion for the wheels of a moving vehicle. Tires area unit found on automobiles, trucks, buses, landing gear, tractors and different farm instrumentality, industrial vehicles like forklifts, …