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• Tiptronic
  ...or explicitly commanding a downshift to increase the braking effect of the engine. On some cars, the upshift and downshift operations can also be commanded b ...though it will still downshift automatically. This system also allows the engine to blip the throttle during downshifts for a sportier drive.
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• Transmission (mechanics)
  ...stem that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an [[engine]] or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ...tios (simply called "gears") are used to slow down the output speed of the engine and increase torque. However, the highest gear(s) may be an "[[overdrive]]
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• Transmission
  ...stem that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an [[engine]] or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ...tios (simply called "gears") are used to slow down the output speed of the engine and increase torque. However, the highest gear(s) may be an "[[overdrive]]
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• Common rail
  ...direct [[fuel injection]] system for [[petrol engine|petrol]] and [[diesel engine]]s. ...engine|gasoline engines]], it is utilised in [[gasoline direct injection]] engine technology.
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• Power steering
  ==Hydraulic systems== ...usually provided by a gerotor or rotary vane pump driven by the vehicle's engine. A double-acting hydraulic cylinder applies a force to the steering gear, w
  14 KB (2,243 words) - 13:21, 18 May 2010
• Albion Motors
  ...n Axle & Manufacturing, and manufactures axles, driveline systems, chassis systems, crankshafts and chassis components. It is Scotland's best known name in th ...-looking dogcart made of varnished wood and powered by a [[flat-twin]] 8hp engine with gear-change by "Patent Combination Clutches" and solid tyres.
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• Audi Roadjet
  | Engine ...reached through the fixed [[intake manifold]] and the innovative [[valve]] control system called Audi Valvelift System. The Roadjet, also notable to be the fi
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• Oversteer
  ...n. Oversteer can throw the car into a spin. Porsches (because of the rear engine design) are known for accidents due to oversteer because inexperienced driv ...ctors such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension, and driver control. The driving technique called [[opposite lock]] is meant to cope in this c
  6 KB (1,090 words) - 01:26, 10 August 2006
• Automobile emissions control
  ...-causing emissions produced by [[automobile]]s. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale in the st ...the products of burning fuel in the vehicle's [[internal combustion engine|engine]], emitted from the vehicle's exhaust system. The major pollutants emitted
  10 KB (1,564 words) - 03:22, 26 May 2010
• Artega
  ...f Stuttgart's wind tunnel breathed life into by [[Volkswagen|VAG]]-sourced engine and transmission.
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• Selective Catalytic Reduction
  ...Babcock and Wilcox.</ref> More recent applications include large [[Diesel engine|diesel engines]], such as those found on large ships, diesel locomotives, [ ...route such as hills, one-way streets, amount unloaded, etc., can make the engine loads different enough that effectiveness of the system will suffer.
  9 KB (1,439 words) - 00:14, 31 March 2010
• Exhaust system
  ...ide an [[engine]] or stove. The entire system conveys burnt gases from the engine and includes one or more '''exhaust pipes'''. Depending on the overall syst *A [[turbocharger]] to increase engine power.
  10 KB (1,599 words) - 08:07, 5 August 2009
• Ignition system
  ...a flame, or a heated tube, for ignition but these were quickly replaced by systems using an electric spark. ===Magneto systems===
  19 KB (3,009 words) - 09:08, 14 June 2009
• Live axle
  ...ferential]] to the driven wheels. The [[differential]] is connected to the engine via a swinging [[propellor shaft]] and a [[universal joint]]. The complete ...g arm]]s, [[semi-trailing arm]]s, [[Panhard rod]], and/or Watts linkage to control the vertical and lateral movements of the [[axle]]. Others, particularly ol
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• Blue Flame
  ..., pressurized by helium gas to eclipse previous speed records set with jet engine powered vehicles. The effort was sponsored by The American Gas Association ...Donald J Magro and Gerald Muhs and was principally engaged in flow control systems, cavitating venturi, and precision machining fields.
  3 KB (509 words) - 00:47, 29 March 2010
• Land Rover 101 Forward Control
  | Engine | {{{engine}}}
  6 KB (875 words) - 17:35, 10 August 2009
• Radiator
  ...es, motorcycles, stationary generating plant or any similar use of such an engine. They operate by passing a liquid ''coolant'' through the engine block, where it is heated, then through the radiator itself where it loses
  15 KB (2,432 words) - 19:43, 20 August 2009
• Quattro
  ...s a registered trademark of [[Audi|Audi AG]] for [[all wheel drive]] (AWD) systems used on [[Audi]] brand [[automobiles]]. quattro was first introduced in 19 ==Longitudinal systems==
  17 KB (2,668 words) - 14:04, 16 April 2008
• Toyota Tundra Review
  ...pressive turn radius for a pickup. Vehicle Stability Control and traction control should also provide some stability to the ride. ...ine problems being improved upon by 2003. Overall, Automotive Information Systems has given the Tundra its green rating, and with [[Toyota]]'s reputation, th
  5 KB (833 words) - 18:25, 6 July 2010
• VTEC
  [[Image:Honda VTEC Engine.jpg|thumb|400px]] ...able valve control system, originated from REV (Revolution-modulated valve control) introduced on the CBR400 in 1983 known as HYPER VTEC. [http://world.honda.
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