Adaptive Breaking Assistant: There has been certain modernization of the braking arrangement of automotive vehicles. One such is through the ‘Adaptive Brake Assistant’ (ABA), which is an attachment to the ‘Active Cruise Control’ (ACC), both introduced by BMW. At times when the brake has to be applied all of a sudden, the Adaptive Brake Assistant ensures that the brake power conveyed to the wheels is neither too large nor too small and that the vehicle stops without any jolt. The …
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High efficiency, High torque, excellent power output, low fuel consumption, lower emission of unwanted vapors etc make Turbo charged Direct Injection (TDI) engine automatic choice for the new vehicles. The TDI engines are very powerful even at low revolutions. As almost the entire fuel is burnt, very high pulling power is attained much more than in the usual fuel injection systems. Obviously, there is considerable saving of the fuel and thereby the cost. Last but not the least, emission of …
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CRDI engine is all set to dominate the diesel car market. It has higher torque and better pick up in comparison with the conventional diesel engines. The smooth engine with the least vibration and minimum noise is so fuel efficient that a ‘mileage’ of around 24 Kilometers per liter can be attained on normal roads. It is all the more significant in India, where diesel is cheaper than petrol. The latest computer technology is utilized to control the diesel engine through Common Rail Direct …
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It is worth learning mechanical fundamentals before attempting to do any work on a vehicle. While considering the brake system it is ideal to know something about ‘friction’, ‘hydraulic pressure’ etc as well. . Friction: Friction is the resistance to motion between the objects in contact. It varies in proportion to the force applied between the sliding surfaces, the roughness of the surfaces, and the materials of which the surfaces are made. It also varies with load. Static …
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Recently there have been plenty of new technologies and advancements in the automobile sector. BlueMotion Technologies is definitely one of the smartest and innovative developments of this era. Though it is one of the most talked about technologies many of you may not be familiar with the term, how it works and its advantages. Firstly you should know that BlueMotion is a complete package of innovations and enhancements, and not just a single technology. To ensure smart and fuel efficient …
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