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• Traction control
  ...but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...hill, giving full gas and letting the car's TCS take care of the throttle control will allow to scale slopes that are nigh-on impossible without TCS.
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• Launch control
  '''Launch control''' refers to an electronic device that is used to assist a [[Formula 1]] dr ...iving aids there were semi-automatic [[transmission]], [[ABS]], [[traction control]] and [[active suspension]]. The [[pinnacle]] of the driving aids was achie
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• Electronic control unit
  In automotive electronics, an '''electronic control unit''' (ECU) is an [[embedded system]] that controls one or more of the el * [[Engine Control Unit]] - ECU
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...el of boost maintained by the [[turbocharger]] (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals. === Control of Fuel Injection ===
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• Transmission Control Unit
  ...lly uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the [[Engine Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle f ...day designs exist from several stages of electronic automatic transmission control development.
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• Automobile emissions control
  ...lution]]-causing emissions produced by [[automobile]]s. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale i ...tmospheric pressure. This pressure must be relieved, and before emissions control it was simply vented into the atmosphere.
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• Electronic Stability Control
  ...hicle's handling]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...]], Delphi and TRW, usually under the broader name of Electronic Stability Control, which is the more common term recognized by the [[Society of Automotive En
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• Cornering Brake Control
  [[File:Cornering Brake Control.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Cornering Brake Control''' [http://www.bmw.com <small>Source</small>]]] '''Cornering Brake Control''' or '''CBC''' is an [[automotive]] [[Automobile safety|safety system]] de
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• Electronic stability control
  ...e a vehicle's cornering performance; rather it helps to minimize a loss of control. The [[NHTSA]] estimates 5,300-9,600 traffic fatalities could be avoided i ...d [[Toyota]] introduced their first [[traction control system]]s. Traction control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttle to keep traction wh
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• Electronic control unit
  In automotive electronics, an '''electronic control unit''' (ECU) is an [[embedded system]] that controls one or more of the el * [[Engine Control Unit]] - ECU
  494 bytes (69 words) - 17:12, 17 December 2007
• Traction control
  ...but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...hill, giving full gas and letting the car's TCS take care of the throttle control will allow to scale slopes that are nigh-on impossible without TCS.
  2 KB (319 words) - 12:19, 15 November 2005
• Transmission Control Unit
  ...lly uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the [[Engine Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle f ...day designs exist from several stages of electronic automatic transmission control development.
  5 KB (656 words) - 09:01, 8 October 2009
• Cornering Brake Control
  [[File:Cornering Brake Control.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Cornering Brake Control''' [http://www.bmw.com <small>Source</small>]]] '''Cornering Brake Control''' or '''CBC''' is an [[automotive]] [[Automobile safety|safety system]] de
  2 KB (241 words) - 23:12, 15 November 2009
• Launch control
  '''Launch control''' refers to an electronic device that is used to assist a [[Formula 1]] dr ...iving aids there were semi-automatic [[transmission]], [[ABS]], [[traction control]] and [[active suspension]]. The [[pinnacle]] of the driving aids was achie
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• Continental AG
  ...rt, is a manufacturer of [[tire]]s, [[brake]] systems, [[vehicle stability control]] systems, and other automobile parts based in [[Hanover]], [[Germany]]. ...l Automotive Systems]] division also makes electronic brake and [[traction control system]]s.
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• Pneumatics
  *[[pneumatic flow control]] *[[Control valves|control valve]]
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• Cagiva N 90
  ...vious model to the updated engine (cylinder and piston) and the electronic control valve.
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• Gruppo di Investigazione Criminalità Organizzata
  ...ights against international illegal drugs trafficking, customs and borders control, financial crimes, Anti-Mafia operations, illegal immigration, maintaining
  574 bytes (69 words) - 00:28, 23 June 2009
• Beam axle
  ...ring]]s. In some cases, a [[Panhard rod]] or similar device may be used to control the lateral motion of the axle. ...in which the beam axle also functions as an [[sway bar|anti-roll bar]] to control the roll motion of the body.
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• Electronic brakeforce distribution
  ...heel lockup. EBD instead applies brake force precisely through electronic control. It recognises that driving conditions, braking situations and vehicle weig *[[Cornering Brake Control]]
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• Dwell cam
  ...forwards/backwards. A separate adjustable sliding block or link is used to control the amount of forwards/backards movement of the dog.
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• Vehicle interior equipment
  Ancillary equipment such as [[stereo]]s, [[air conditioning]], [[cruise control]], car [[phone]]s, [[positioning system]]s, cup holders, etc.
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• F4 layout
  ...le and drives all four wheels. This layout is typically chosen for better control on many surfaces, and is an important part of rally racing as well as the m
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• Snecma
  ...]], the [[Rolls-Royce Olympus|RR/Snecma Olympus 593]]. In 1968 Snecma took control of [[Hispano-Suiza]], [[Sochata]] and [[Bugatti]]. Bugatti's automobile bac ...pano was formed in which Snecma held a stake. In [[1973]] Snecma took full control of Messier-Hispano. In 1977 this landing gear business was further consolid
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• Alfa Romeo Spyder
  ...Dynamic Control) with sporty, non-intrusive calibration, is also fitted to control the Spider's dynamic behavior. An electronic system called MSR is also fitt
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• Electronic Stability Control
  ...hicle's handling]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...]], Delphi and TRW, usually under the broader name of Electronic Stability Control, which is the more common term recognized by the [[Society of Automotive En
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• Ariete
  ==Fire control and observation== ...t data. The computer calculates the fire control algorithms and is used to control the gun, the sighting systems and the laser rangefinder.
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• Sequential manual transmission
  ...ould take up too much space in the confines of a motorcycle frame. Having control over the gear shifter with the rider's left foot frees the his hands to ope ...own-shift. The [[paddle-shift]] system will use a sophisticated electronic control unit to provide the necessary intelligence to operate the shift mechanism.
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• Drivetrain
  *electronic valve control *downsizing (lower displacement, electronic valve control EVC)
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• Anti-lock braking system
  ...the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control). ...teer]] [[ESP]] (Electronic Stability Program) and [[CBC]] (Cornering Brake Control), among others. Not only that, but the whole system now weighs less than 2
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...el of boost maintained by the [[turbocharger]] (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals. === Control of Fuel Injection ===
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• Campagnola
  ...rst phases of the emergency. It carries loudspeakers and other command and control [[equipment]].
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• Electro-pneumatic brake system on British railway trains
  ...was inconsistent and not self-lapping (that is, the position of the brake control valve set the rate of change of brake force, not the level of the brake for ...ll fleet of locomotives were built for the Southern Region and had a brake control system fitted that was compatible for interoperability purposes.)
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• Trail braking
  This technique is commonly used when racing, but can enhance control and add more evasive options for street riders making it very worthwhile to
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• Double wishbone
  ...ertical movement. Double-wishbone designs allow the engineer to carefully control the motion of the wheel throughout suspension travel, controlling such para
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• Shock absorber
  ...eeding the allowed range of [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] movement. Control of excessive suspension movement without shock absorption requires stiffer ...the vehicle is operated. The ultimate control is provided by dynamic valve control via computer in response to sensors, giving both a smooth ride and a firm s
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• Ferrari 360 Challenge
  ...control (ASR). In Race mode and with the ASR disengaged, there's a launch control facility as used in Formula 1, a feature designed to give drivers the faste
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• Multi-link suspension
  The arms have to control [[Toe (automotive)|toe]]/steer and lateral compliance. This needs a pair of The arms have to control [[camber]], particularly the way that the camber changes as the wheel moves
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• Brake-by-wire
  ...e traditional mechanical and hydraulic [[control system]]s with electronic control systems using [[electromechanical]] actuators and [[human-machine interface (i) [[Processor]]s including an [[Electronic Control Unit]] (ECU) and other local processors
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• Weight distribution
  ...s [[Center_of_pressure#Aircraft|center of pressure]] to avoid losing pitch control. In military transport aircraft, it is common to have a [[loadmaster]] as
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• Threshold braking
  ...raking''' or '''limit braking''' is a technique wherein the driver adjusts control of the [[brake]] system in an attempt to maximize the braking [[force]] of
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• Liguria
  ...the area was under either [[Duchy of Milan|Milanese]] or [[France|French]] control, the [[Republic of Genoa]] ruled the area until 1796, when the French Revol
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• Tom Sneva
  ...s. In [[1986]], Sneva was warming up his car during the pace lap, but lost control and crashed before the race started. In [[1987]], Sneva crashed three cars,
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• Variable displacement
  * DaimlerChrysler Active Cylinder Control (ACC) (for Mercedes-Benz)
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• Dardo IFV
  ...on systems while Oto Melara is responsible for the weapons system and fire control system. Fire control is provided by the Galileo Avionica Hitfist integrated fire control system which is capable of measuring target speed and range. The commander
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• Ducati 1198
  ...nd torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, the addition of traction control and lighter fairings on the S model and few minor paint changes. Another ca ...erage fuel consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system enabled.
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• Taupo Motorsport Park
  ...floor pit garages, 13 first floor corporate suites and a second floor race control/corporate/catering complex. The track also features an [[NHRA]] standard [[
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• Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine
  ...the [[Variator|Camshaft Phase Variator]] and the air intake Variable Inlet Control on the 1.8 and 2.0 litre versions. ==Variable Inlet Control==
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• Piston ring
  ...the liner which lubricates the piston skirt and the compression rings (oil control rings). Typical compression ring designs will have an essentially rectangul ...consist of two scraping lands of various detailed form. The multipiece oil control rings usually consist of two rails or segments (these are thin steel rings)
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• Vehicle dynamics
  ...ysics]], [[electrical engineering]], [[communication]]s, [[psychology]], [[control theory]], etc. * [[Electronic Stability Control]] (ESC)
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• Polizia di Stato
  ...ces to regulate traffic, providing escorts for road safety, protection and control of the road network, rescue operations and cooperation in the collection of ...avelers and their belongings on trains and at stations plus the safety and control of dangerous goods. Railroad Police officers patrol, in particular, long-di
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• Ferrari 308GTB
  ...p;kW) at 6,600&nbsp;rpm thanks to [[Automobile emissions control|emissions control]] devices.
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• Automobile emissions control
  ...lution]]-causing emissions produced by [[automobile]]s. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale i ...tmospheric pressure. This pressure must be relieved, and before emissions control it was simply vented into the atmosphere.
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• Unsprung weight
  ...rung mass can lead to severe wheel hop, compromising traction and steering control.
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• Subframe
  # A simple "axle" type which usually carries the lower control arms and steering rack.
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• Valvetrain
  ...an all-encompassing term used to described the mechanisms and parts which control the operation of the valves.
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• Engine braking
  ...ngine braking passively reduces wear on brakes and helps a driver maintain control of the car. It is always active when the foot is lifted off the accelerator ...(shifting into a lower gear) is only advantageous when it is necessary to control speed while driving down very steep and long slopes. It should be applied b
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• Hydraulic fluid
  ...Hydraulic systems are very common in [[aircraft]] [[Flight controls|flight control systems]]. ...ectly by input from the aircrew (hydro-mechanical) or by computers obeying control laws (fly by wire). See [[flight controls]].
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• Ferrari 308
  ...p;kW) at 6,600&nbsp;rpm thanks to [[Automobile emissions control|emissions control]] devices.
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