Haldex all-wheel-drive system

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The Haldex all-wheel-drive system is an electronically controlled, on-demand AWD technology widely used by various car manufacturers to improve traction and handling by dynamically distributing power between the front and rear wheels.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf all-wheel-drive system
automotive drivetrain technology
on-demand AWD system
advantage compact packaging for transverse engine layouts
improved fuel efficiency compared to full-time AWD
controlStrategy proactive torque transfer
controlType electronically controlled
coreComponent electronic control unit
hydraulic multi-plate clutch
hydraulic pump
countryOfOrigin Sweden
developedBy Haldex Traction AB NERFINISHED
driveType on-demand all-wheel drive
engagementType automatic
generation fifth generation Haldex coupling
first generation Haldex coupling
fourth generation Haldex coupling
second generation Haldex coupling
third generation Haldex coupling
integratesWith anti-lock braking system
electronic stability control
traction control system
introducedIn late 1990s
marketedAs 4MOTION in Volkswagen vehicles NERFINISHED
AWD in Volvo vehicles
quattro (on transverse-engine Audi models) NERFINISHED
normallyOperatesAs front-wheel-drive system
operatingPrinciple engages rear axle when front wheels lose traction or when predictive conditions are met
primaryDriveAxle front axle
purpose enhance vehicle stability
improve handling
improve traction
secondaryDriveAxle rear axle
senses brake input
steering angle
throttle position
wheel speed
yaw rate
torqueDistribution variable front-rear torque split
torqueTransferMechanism electronically controlled hydraulic clutch pack
typicalLayout transverse engine with front-wheel-drive bias
usedIn Audi vehicles NERFINISHED
Bugatti Veyron NERFINISHED
Land Rover vehicles NERFINISHED
SEAT vehicles
Saab vehicles
Volkswagen Group vehicles
Volvo vehicles NERFINISHED
Škoda vehicles

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Saab XWD all-wheel-drive system usesComponentFrom Haldex all-wheel-drive system