AWD technology is used in SUVs and crossover vehicles.In these cars, power from the engine is distributed to all four wheels.The technology ensures that which wheel needs power and when.
New Delhi. You must be driving a car and you must have experienced many times that some cars start moving fast as soon as you press the accelerator. The wheels of these cars neither get stuck in mud and potholes nor do they become very slippery during the rainy season. After all, what is the technology that makes these cars so safe? So, let us tell you that this is the magic of all wheel drive technology. We will tell you the complete ABC of how this technology works and what are its benefits.
Actually, in all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, the power from the engine goes equally to all the wheels of the vehicle. Usually you know that the engine of the vehicle is in the front and the front wheel pulls the entire car. This is because in normal cars, only the front two wheels get power from the engine. In vehicles with AWD technology, equal power goes from the engine to all the four wheels.
How the technology works
AWD technology is used in many SUVs and crossover vehicles. In these cars, power from the engine is distributed to all four wheels. Automatic technology ensures when which wheel needs power. This technology decides on its own whether the rear wheel needs more power or the front wheel. In some cases, when all four wheels need power, then this technology sends power to both the front and rear wheels.
what is its benefit
The benefits of AWD technology are more in offroad travel and driving on mountains. AWD technology is also useful in preventing the wheels of the vehicle from slipping during the rainy season. Similarly, AWD technology is also useful in driving a car in snowy areas, which prevents the wheels from slipping. Apart from this, if you are driving offroad, where there is a lot of mud, then this technology also prevents the wheels of your car from getting stuck in pits etc. during the rainy season and the wheels come out easily.
There are some disadvantages along with the advantages
There are some disadvantages of AWD technology. Its first disadvantage is the reduced mileage of the vehicle. Since, extra power is required to run this heavy system and to turn the car, hence it also consumes more fuel. Apart from this, the biggest disadvantage is related to stopping the vehicle. Actually, this technology gives extra power to the vehicle to move forward, but there is no additional braking system to stop it. Hence the driver has to drive such vehicles very carefully.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : April 4, 2024, 15:30 IST