Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are also standard on all LEAF models.
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In addition to the aforementioned traction-control system, standard features include ABS brakes, electronic brake assistance, child safety locks and driver, passenger and side-head air bags.
Because peak power arrives at different rpm for the gas engine and the electric traction motor, peak system horsepower nets out to be an even 200 hp at 5, 600 rpm, which is the rated redline.
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Android is gaining traction as the preferred operating system in the mobile arena.
Third, we believe in economics of increasing returns for mobile ecosystems and judge rather unlikely that Windows can gain critical mass against Android and iOS. Fourth, we have seen evidences of lack of traction for the Windows operating system over the last 12 months and challenge the idea that the Nokia brand can make a meaningful difference today.
Fog lamps, halogen headlights with projector technology, rear park assist, AWD, cruise control, XM radio, traction control, daytime running lamps and a navigation system all come standard.
These changes can be deployed immediately, while a new identity system can take a long time to gain traction (if it ever does at all).
I'm not sure the world needs another mobile operating system: if Microsoft is struggling to get traction with Windows Phone against the might of Apple's iOS and Google's Android, what chance does Mozilla have?
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This is no surprise: I wrote earlier about how Kinect is not a game system only, but a broader entertainment play to gain traction among mainstream consumers.
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Under such a system, underdogs and underfinanced challengers would have an opportunity to gain traction against establishment favorites.
This year, Krossover has unveiled a video-based analytical system for men's and women's lacrosse that's getting some traction with college programs.
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