Braking
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Modern brakes are more powerful than the classic counterparts, more resistant to fade, easier to modulate and weigh less. But the team at Alpine wanted more for the A110, and threw the challenge to braking specialists at Brembo. The result is the ECS caliper.
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Bicycle racers want to brake hard enough to stay in control, yet not so hard that they lock up the wheels and fly over the handlebars. That's why an Italian startup has joined forces with Pinarello to develop the BluBrake system.
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SpaceX isn't building the Hyperloop itself, but it’s playing a big part in getting it off the ground by hosting a pod design competition. To find out what goes into creating a Hyperloop pod, we spoke to VicHyper, one of 30 teams whose design was selected to be built and tested in January next year.
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Bosch has developed a collision-detection system that not only warns a driver of an impending crash, but that applies the brakes and disengages the throttle to avoid the collision. What’s new about this system is that it’s made for light rail and will be tested on trams in Germany.
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Sudden stops can send skateboarders flying forward. That's why Streetboardz created the Boarder Kontrol Skateboard. Not only does it have rear brakes, but they're activated by a leash that keeps the rider in place on the deck.
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The European safety organization Euro NCAP has announced the introduction of a new test to ascertain the effectiveness of pedestrian detection and autonomous braking and collision avoidance systems from different auto manufacturers.
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Fixie bikes are all about simplicity. That's why Italian manufacturer OML has introduced a braking system that may meet the minimalist standards of fixie riders. It's called Wire Brake, and it replaces two brake levels with a single plastic-housed wire.
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Dealing with copious amounts of horsepower demands adequate braking capability. This usually entails large brake calipers that add to the vehicle’s unsprung mass. Brembo has just unveiled a new series of calipers whose patented design translates to lower weight without any compromise in rigidity.
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Most brake lights for bikes use an accelerometer to detect when the cyclist is stopping. However, what if you want something that's a little smaller, simpler and cheaper? That would be Sigma's tiny new mechanically-activated Brakelight.
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BMW Motorrad has enhanced the motorcyclist’s safety arsenal with the introduction of a dynamic brake light designed to better warn following traffic of emergency braking action taking place up front.
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The cast iron brake rotors currently used in most vehicles are quite heavy. Lighter ceramic rotors certainly do exist, although they're pricey. Soon, however, ceramic-coated aluminum rotors may be a cost-effective lightweight alternative for economy cars.
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Volvo has already been bragging about how the XC90 will be the world's cleanest and most powerful SUV. Now it is touting the vehicle's safety features, which will include an auto brake at intersections function and a run-off road protection package – both of which Volvo claims are world firsts.
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