Modern Vehicle Technology

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Modern Vehicle TechnologyModern Vehicle Technology

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LocationsLocations– Driver Information and Accessories Driver Information and Accessories

– Crash Prevention and Investigation Crash Prevention and Investigation

– Stability and Handling TechnologyStability and Handling Technology

– Brake and Traction ControlBrake and Traction Control

– Tire TechnologyTire Technology

Modern Vehicle TechnologyModern Vehicle Technology

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1928 Studebaker Commander

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1929 Lincoln 124B Sports Touring

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1936 Mercedes-Benz 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 1968 Chevrolet

Camaro SS 968 Camaro SS 968

Pontiac LeMansPontiac 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?

STUDENT DRIVERSTUDENT DRIVERMontana

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IS ELECTRONIC STEERING IN YOUR FUTURE?

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Different Looks for the Future

NO STEERING NO STEERING WHEELS ?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 Hy-2007 GM Hy-Wire HybridWire Hybrid

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Future Driver Education Terms

ETSETSACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEMS

INTELLIGENT STABILITY SYSTEMS

INTELLIGENT HANDLING SYSTEMS

ABS

TCS

THIRD GENERATION SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS

STABILITRAC SYSTEMS

ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST

espGPS

TRAXXAR

ESS

APAI

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Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems

Dynamic Stability Dynamic Stability ControlControl

Advance TracAdvance Trac Vehicle Dynamic Vehicle Dynamic ControlControl

Active Handling Active Handling SystemSystem

Precision Control Precision Control SystemSystem

StabilitrakStabilitrak

Stability Stability Management SystemManagement System

Vehicle Skid Vehicle Skid ControlControl

Electronic Electronic Stability ProgramStability Program

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New Approach to Crash Reduction

• APIA: Active Passive Integration ApproachAPIA: Active Passive Integration Approach– vehicle that avoids crashes and prevents injuries.vehicle that avoids crashes and prevents injuries.– networking active and passive safety systems and networking active and passive safety systems and

integrating environmental sensors. integrating environmental sensors. – danger control module detects traffic hazards and danger control module detects traffic hazards and

determines the probability of an accident for the determines the probability of an accident for the current traffic situation current traffic situation

– if necessary, initiates a staged hazard response to if necessary, initiates a staged hazard response to protect the occupants and other road users.protect the occupants and other road users.

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APAI Approach

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Driver Information and Accessories

• Alert and Warning LightsAlert and Warning Lights

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Driver Information and Driver Information and AccessoriesAccessories

• Digital DisplaysDigital Displays

• Active/Passive Restraint Active/Passive Restraint SystemsSystems

• Information SystemsInformation Systems

• Visibility EnhancementsVisibility Enhancements

• CommunicationCommunication

• Alert and Warning Alert and Warning LightsLights Oil TempOil Temp

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Tire Tire PressurePressure

LowLow

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Stability & Handling TechnologyStability & Handling Technology

• Strut SuspensionStrut Suspension

• Electronic Suspension Adjustments Electronic Suspension Adjustments

• Constant Velocity JointsConstant Velocity Joints

• Rack and Pinion SteeringRack and Pinion Steering

• Limited Assist Power SteerLimited Assist Power Steer

• Electronic Steering AssistElectronic Steering Assist

• Intelligent Stability and Handling Intelligent Stability and Handling SystemsSystems

• Roll and Yaw SensorsRoll and Yaw Sensors

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Electronic Air Suspension Systems

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Stability and Handling SystemsTraining Efforts for Training Efforts for Understeer and Oversteer Understeer and Oversteer Become Critical for Become Critical for Vehicle ControlVehicle Control

• Vision ControlVision Control

• Motion ControlMotion Control

• Understeer…. Understeer…. DecelerationDeceleration

• Oversteer…. Oversteer…. AccelerationAcceleration

• Steering ControlSteering Control

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Stability and Handling Systems

Cadence Cadence Braking or Braking or ABS ABS Braking Braking Would Would Correct the Correct the UndersteerUndersteer

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Brake and Traction ControlBrake and Traction Control

• Full Disc-caliperFull Disc-caliper• Weight transfer sensorsWeight transfer sensors• Anti-lock sensor systemsAnti-lock sensor systems• Anti-slip sensor systemsAnti-slip sensor systems• Pressure adjustment Pressure adjustment

sensorssensors• Electro-hydraulic systemsElectro-hydraulic systems• Electro-mechanical brakesElectro-mechanical brakes

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Electronic Braking Systems

EMBTechnology

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Oversteer Control

Vision ControlVision Control

Motion ControlMotion Control

Steering ControlSteering Control

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Tire Tire TechnologyTechnology

• Tire Patch StabilityTire Patch Stability– Size of handSize of hand– Dynamic adjustmentsDynamic adjustments– Water displacementWater displacement

• Sidewall MovementSidewall Movement– Steering movements move traction to the Steering movements move traction to the

sidewallsidewall– Stiffer sidewall needed for higher speedsStiffer sidewall needed for higher speeds– Taller tire configurations for stabilityTaller tire configurations for stability– Wider tires may cause patch division (lift)Wider tires may cause patch division (lift)

• Inflation Pressure CriticalInflation Pressure Critical

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Crash Investigation Technology

•Black Box TechnologyBlack Box Technology•GPS LocationGPS Location•Data RecoveryData Recovery

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Driver Control Actions

• Steering ControlSteering Control– Limited inputsLimited inputs

– Directed to path of travelDirected to path of travel

• Vehicle Balancing ActionsVehicle Balancing Actions– Front wheel traction lossFront wheel traction loss

– Rear wheel traction lossRear wheel traction loss

– Four wheel traction lossFour wheel traction loss

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Summary

• Driver Information and Driver Information and Accessories Accessories

• Engine and System ElectronicsEngine and System Electronics

• Stability and Handling TechnologyStability and Handling Technology

• Brake and Traction ControlBrake and Traction Control

• Tire TechnologyTire Technology

• Crash Prevention and Crash Prevention and InvestigationInvestigation