Modern Vehicle Technology

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Modern Vehicle Technology

Locations
Driver Information and Accessories
Crash Prevention and Investigation
Stability and Handling Technology
Brake and Traction Control
Tire Technology
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1928 Studebaker Commander

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1929 Lincoln
124B Sports
Touring

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1936 MercedesBenz 540K

Cabriolet A

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1947

Chevrolet Fleetmaster

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1949 Ford Custom

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1951 Chevrolet Styleline

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1954 Volkswagen
Beetle

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

968 Pontiac LeMans

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1992
Chevrolet
Blazer

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1999 Lincoln Town Car Limousine

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2001 Ford
Explorer

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Ford Taurus 2003

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Next Generation Driver Education Car?

STUDE
NT D RI
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Mon
tana

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IS ELECTRONIC STEERING IN YOUR

FUTURE?

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Different Looks for the Future

NO STEERING
WHEELS ?
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The Future Holds New Concepts

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Trucks and SUV Adaptions

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New Power Concepts

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New Options Available

2007 GM HyWire Hybrid

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Future Driver Education Terms

ETS

TRAXXAR
INTELLIGENT HANDLING SYSTEMS
ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEMS

TCS

INTELLIGENT STABILITY
SYSTEMS

ABS

ESS

THIRD GENERATION
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS

STABILITRAC SYSTEMS
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GPS APAI

esp

ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST

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Intelligent Stability and

Handling Systems
Dynamic Stability
Control

Advance Trac

Vehicle Dynamic
Control

Active Handling
System

Precision Control
System

Stabilitrak

Stability
Management System

Vehicle Skid
Control

Electronic
Stability Program

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New Approach to Crash

Reduction
APIA: Active Passive Integration Approach
vehicle that avoids crashes and prevents injuries.
networking active and passive safety systems and
integrating environmental sensors.
danger control module detects traffic hazards and
determines the probability of an accident for the
current traffic situation
if necessary, initiates a staged hazard response to
protect the occupants and other road users.
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APAI Approach

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Driver Information and

Accessories
Alert and Warning Lights

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Driver Information and

Accessories
Alert and Warning
Digital Displays
Lights
Active/Passive Restraint
Systems
Information Systems
Visibility Enhancements
Communication

Oil Temp
120o

Tire
Pressure
Low

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Stability & Handling Technology

Strut Suspension
Electronic Suspension Adjustments
Constant Velocity Joints
Rack and Pinion Steering
Limited Assist Power Steer
Electronic Steering Assist
Intelligent Stability and Handling
Systems
Roll and Yaw Sensors

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Electronic Air Suspension Systems

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Stability and Handling Systems

Training Efforts for
Understeer and Oversteer
Become Critical for
Vehicle Control
Vision Control
Motion Control
Understeer.
Deceleration
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Oversteer.
Acceleration

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Stability and Handling Systems

Cadence
Braking or
ABS
Braking
Would
Correct the
Understeer
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Brake and Traction Control

Full Disc-caliper
Weight transfer sensors
Anti-lock sensor systems
Anti-slip sensor systems
Pressure adjustment sensors
Electro-hydraulic systems
Electro-mechanical brakes
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Electronic
Braking
Systems
EMB
Technology
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Oversteer Control

Vision Control
Motion Control
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Steering Control
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Tire
Technology
Tire Patch Stability
Size of hand
Dynamic adjustments
Water displacement

Sidewall Movement
Steering movements move traction to the
sidewall
Stiffer sidewall needed for higher speeds
Taller tire configurations for stability
Wider tires may cause patch division (lift)
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Inflation Pressure Critical

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Crash Investigation
Technology
Black Box Technology
GPS Location
Data Recovery

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Driver Control Actions

Steering Control
Limited inputs
Directed to path of travel

Vehicle Balancing Actions

Front wheel traction loss
Rear wheel traction loss
Four wheel traction loss
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Summary
Driver Information and
Accessories
Engine and System Electronics
Stability and Handling Technology
Brake and Traction Control
Tire Technology
Crash Prevention and
Investigation

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