It's called omnibalance design, but it's best described as a combination of 90-degree angles, even weight distribution and flat glossy sides.
"It's basic physics" he shouts when discussing the issue of weight distribution.
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The front-wheel drive LEAF again uses a dedicated EV platform with batteries housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution.
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In fact, something about the weight distribution makes the KIRAbook very easy to grip in one hand, though again, those contoured edges help too.
Rear-wheel-drive cars have inherent advantages in handling, cornering and weight distribution.
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The system allows a 1.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack, mounted behind the seats for weight distribution reasons, to be charged through a rear axle electro-hydraulic brake energy regeneration system.
Placing the batteries in the floor of the vehicle provides optimum weight distribution to help enhance handling and allows for five-passenger seating by not intruding into the cabin space.
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Handling is impressive for a vehicle that weighs in a bit over 4600lbs -- thanks in great part to the low center of gravity, near 50-50 weight distribution and active air suspension.
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The lithium-ion batteries are liquid cooled and packaged in a 4-inch thick slab that covers the entire floor pan of the car for a low center of gravity and a near 50-50 weight distribution.
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We'd also caution you that when the tablet is docked inside the keyboard the weight distribution becomes lopsided -- so much so that unless you angle the display just so the whole thing might tumble backward off your lap.
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It is feared any potential benefits from the extra boost of 80bhp for up to six seconds each lap will initially be negated by the system's weight (on average 35kg) and its knock-on effect on balance, weight distribution and reliability, not to mention the cost and anxiety over its safety.
It sits comfortably in your hand thanks to a well curved shaped and careful distribution of weight.
The i3 will be powered by huge lithium-ion batteries positioned under the floorboards (a distribution of weight that eases handling) with a drive system, chassis and energy storage unit all incorporated into a body module made of aluminium.
ImportGenius.com found that in May, 19 shipments weighing between 3, 700 and 6, 500 kilograms each (roughly the weight of two vans), moved through the Port of Oakland, linked to a Quanta distribution center in Fremont, Calif.
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