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marcosscriven
on Sept 22, 2015
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Researchers Could Have Uncovered Volkswagen’s Emis...
Are there accelerometers in cars these days? That would be another obvious test.
ATsch
on Sept 22, 2015
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yes, afaik modern ABS uses accelerometers to detect if the car is skidding
joshu
on Sept 23, 2015
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No. ABS detects wheel rotation. Traction and stability control use accelerometers.
ATsch
on Sept 29, 2015
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interesting! I have no Idea about cars. How do they tell the difference between going fast and slipping then?
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