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Ford created a technology Curve Control System (CCS) for the motorist. This tool could prevent an accident due to carelessness of drivers to maneuver around the corner quickly, so that the car loses stability.

In the United States, 50 000 accidents recorded each year because of mistakes that turned very fast (high speed). Now, with this feature, Ford hopes to be useful, particularly for the highway. The advantages of this branch controller technology, the four wheels can be broken with the smooth. Then, when a car drove by outside speed limit, engine torque can be reduced to lower the speed to 15 km / h per second. That way, cars could go back on track. Ford explained that CCS works on rough surfaces, when wet or dry conditions. So, if the car does not veer as desired driver, the technology can restore the driveway into a safe position. These technologies open up a breakthrough. Because of the stability control system on the car was introduced in 1987 under the name of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Only, the function to detect and minimize wheel skid occurs. So, when ESC successfully detect the occurrence of loss of control, ESC automatically help put the brakes to help the driver’s steering wheel can be controlled. Read the rest of this entry »

Although successfully won the F1 European GP at Valencia circuit, Red Bull Racing (RBR) keeps making changes, although not significantly to perform in England. Apparently the F-duct is still worn when competing at the Silverstone circuit in the near future.

According to RBR’s technical director, Adrian Neway, “For Silverstone, there are no major changes. Only the front and rear wings,” he said. From the results in Valencia, Spain, revisions are still done, especially a new diffuser and F-duct on RB6 which is refined, although Vettel (Sebastian) has worked well during the race.

“He (Vettel) could take care of the car during the race after the safety car entered. We were quite relieved that Mark (Webber) is in good condition after the accident,” added Neway. Neway added that he will see a new part of the Silverstone track. Whether there are any bumpy surface and grip changes. From the map overview can be simulated by the racer. “It seems, from experience of the last MotoGP race at Silverstone, the racers really liked it,” said Neway.