ISU Part 1 Social Impact – Driverless Cars Driverless cars will change everything. (2016). Ft.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016, from https://www.ft.com/content/042a04f0-958c-11e6-a80e-bcd69f323a8b Page Deaton, J. & Hall-Geisler, K. (2016). How Driverless Cars Will Work. HowStuffWorks. Retrieved 2 December 2016, from http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/trends-innovations/driverless-car4.htm Driverless cars are currently being developed and are a big step towards to having safer roads and they will give people with disabilities access to be able to travel at free will. To start, the Anti-lock brake, invented in the 1980s, was the first step to creating driverless cars, they gave drivers the ability to activate the brakes without having…
In the automotive program this quarter I didn't know too much of anything about the brakes . In this quarter i started learning things that I thought I wouldn't . The few things that I learned to do was how to be organized , how to machine a drum , and how to take a caliper off . I started off knowing nothing about those things but within these 9 weeks i've learned how to do these things . I haven't just learned how to do these things on paper but i've also learned how to do them on a live car…
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a sub-function of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system that can be turned on and off. DTC has two major roles: to regulate traction and to enable sports-style driving while providing active stability control. When the drive wheels start losing traction the DSC automatically begins stabilisation measures. The Dynamic Stability Control system curbs the engine output and stops slip on the wheels. In exceptional situations, however, a small amount of wheel…
is the reason why experts recommend that children under 12 should occupy the rear seats, and they should wear seat restraints.To help counter this issue, manufacturers have introduced adaptive airbags starting 2003. These airbag systems can detect the presence, position and weight of passengers, thus provide responsive support. Another option is the side airbag, a type of airbag that helps protect passengers from side…
The developments of technology continue to advance the performance, efficiency and safety of vehicles available today. These advancements of car safety technology enable to save more lives. This article will compare the safety features of a 2011 Hyundai Getz S TB and a 2009 Holden Astra CD. Both cars are in a similar price range but which car is better when it comes to safety. The safety features that are to be reviewed include; seat belts, air bags, anti- locking break system (ABS), crumple…
Features of a Car Cars have many safety features that are created and put in place so that it reduces injuries and deaths. These features are seat belts, air bags, Anti-lock Braking System and crumple zones. Seat belts protects you from tumbling in the vehicle if there was a collision and are designed to stretch when crashing, which reduces the force on it as it increases the time. Air bags lowers forces on occupants’ heads when there is a crash as it’s a soft cushion for it and prevent cuts and…
Iveco Trakker is an extremely robust and rugged off-road modern innovative urban construction truck built for the all-terrain harsh and rough driving situations. It is an absolutely reliable and reliable commercial truck possesses sound features like all-wheel drive with both choices of 4-wheel and 6-wheel drive superbly powerful ride. This sturdy and solid built 2-door right-hand masculine heavy truck has been fitted with some of the advanced features such as differential locks and hub…
workers from tedious and dull assembly line jobs and lets workers focus on something that’s more important. Computer automation technology in cars is very important, which has many safety features that are saving lives. Automotive safety in the 1950s-2000s consisted of only three features. Those features were cruise control, seat belts, and antilock brakes. Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or auto cruise, or tempo mat in some countries) is a system that automatically controls…
Part 3: Practical Research Although I have tried my best to make my roller coaster model close to the real one, I have to admit that there are a number of features which could not be revealed in the model. In this part of the research, I will pay attention to some details of design of real roller coasters and further research on some roller coaster of new types. Composition Generally speaking, a complete roller coaster system contains several sub-systems, which include lifting system, braking…
as harmful to the atmosphere as someone driving a daily automotive.The use of copper in Hybrid motor vehicles could also disturbing. This copper should be mined, degrading and damaging to the atmosphere.On the other hand, copper will give the additional advantage of wonderful recycling once the vehicle is aloof from service. Cars emit greenhouse gasses, like acid gas, that contribute to warming. Some air pollutants and substances from cars is deposited on soil and surface into water that…