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One of the most critical technologies on modern vehicles, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is responsible for preventing countless accidents for decades. In this article, we’re going to explore its ...
Traction control has been a required feature on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 2012, likewise antilock brakes and stability control — though the feature predated the government requirement by ...
Electronic traction aids have revolutionized how 4×4’s, and even all-wheel-drive crossovers, manage traction off-road; however, the car industry has struggled to articulate just how they work, which ...
When a tire slides relative to the road surface, whether skidding or spinning, bad things can happen—like accidents and riveting dash-cam videos. The engineering community first tackled the skidding ...
The Pre-emptive Torque Management system’s differentiating feature is its ability to deliver torque before a wheel slips. A precise amount of torque is transferred prior to wheel rotation, through the ...
The frequency of steering angle measurements sounds reasonable. At 60 MPH you travel 88 feet per second. 10 milliseconds equals 0.88 feet traveled between measurements. You don't need much more ...
Picture this: It’s almost go time at your local dragstrip/autocross/road course, and you’re sitting there in a brand-new 2024 Honda Civic Type R (or its spiffier sibling, the Acura Integra Type S).
The push for mandatory traction control in motorcycles seems to be starting already with a VicRoads safety campaign emphasising it is a key to rider safety. The campaign features an erroneous online ...