Take a seat inside a state-of-the-art driving simulator, experience a revolution in truck tires, and look at biofuels from the perspective of America’s oldest operating car manufacturer. Design developments featured in this program include: the Volvo C30 and its sophisticated safety additions; a dynamic BMW simulator that reproduces the motions and pressures a driver feels behind the wheel; water-dispelling Michelin tires with Raindrop and Double Wave sipes; and Ford’s innovations in hybrid technology—specifically, a computer that can tell a vehicle which propulsion system to use based on road conditions. Roelant de Waard, Chairman of Ford Britain, explains the system’s benefits. Part of the Auto Innovations: The Art and Science of Car Engineering Series of 13 videos.
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ISBN UPC: |
9781421367224 |
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Format: |
DVD |
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Copyright: |
2006 |
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Length: |
25 minutes |