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• Motorcycle speedway
  ...although the skill of Speedway lies in the overall ability of the rider to control his motorcycle when cornering and thus avoid losing places through [[decele ...of the speedway engine also can assist in slowing down a machine if the [[throttle]] is closed the engine may also stop. Riders can stop the bike by deliberat
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• Hybrid vehicles
  ...he [[Henney Kilowatt]] - heralded the development of the electronic speed control that paved the way for modern hybrid electric cars. The Henney Kilowatt was ...ing the power delivered to each wheel, and therefore simplifies [[traction control]], [[all wheel drive]], and similar features.
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• Michael Schumacher
  ...ctronic launch and traction controls were incorporated into their [[Engine Control Unit]] (ECU) mid way through the year. ...-imposed ban on electronic aids, including [[Traction Control]] and Launch Control. On investigation, the FIA discovered illegal software on their car (and th
  95 KB (14,039 words) - 17:22, 12 January 2010
• Moto Guzzi
  ...erely disrupt the suspension of a motorcycle (especially at application of throttle), a phenomenon called "shaft jacking." Moto Guzzi emulated [[BMW motorcycl ...liminates the abruptness typical of shaft drive systems on acceleration or throttle-release — still providing a quiet, reliable and low maintenance drive
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