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Adaptive Timing and Phasing (ATP)
Adaptive Timing and Phasing is a general term to describe a family of Adenine technologies used to achieve variable valve lift and timing. While the term has existed since it was introduced in the mid-1990s, there have been a range of different technologies that have fallen under this name. The current generation of ATP, referred to as Hydro-ATP, uses an electrohydraulic actuator to dynamically change valve lift to suit different driving conditions. It is similar to the system used in Fiat’s MultiAir engines; however, unlike MultiAir, which can only vary the intake valves, Hydro-ATP can vary both the intake and exhaust valves.
The system works by using a hydraulic fluid to transfer camshaft movement to the valves. As the cam lobe rotates, it actuates a piston which pushes hydraulic fluid into the valve actuator, opening the valves. However, the piston travel can be varied continuously, pushing more or less hydraulic fluid into the valve actuator, so the valve lift can be changed. At minimum piston travel, the piston is effectively disconnected from the cam lobe and the valves stay closed. This system saves space compared to the MultiAir design and allows for the use of DOHC, as well as control of both intake and exhaust valves.
This hydraulically controlled valve technology offers many advantages. Unlike older discrete systems, Hydro-ATP can continuously vary valve lift all the way down to zero. It can optimize valve lift for all different conditions including idling, low loads, and high loads. Full, continuous control of all valves means that the system is capable of Atkinson cycle (late-closing intake valves), exhaust gas recirculation (early-opening intake valves/late-closing exhaust valves), and even cylinder deactivation (closing both intake and exhaust valves).
Hydro-ATP, in combination with lean-burn direct injection, low friction piston coatings, and turbocharging, form the four key technologies that make Adenine cars so efficient.
In today’s world, crossovers are quickly becoming the most dominant segment in the market, and we can see why. Customers love the high driving position, the soft padded comfort, and the all-around practicality. Adenine has had a somewhat awkward relationship with crossovers in the past, but for the 2016 Ambience, we believe we’ve tapped into the most essential values that customers want. The base Ambience comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission and offers unprecedented levels of refinement for a very affordable price. The award-winning I6 2.4T engine is buttery smooth and exceptionally quiet, and is able to carry the Ambience to an impressive 38 MPG rating (36 MPG with AWD).
Impressed with the levels of comfort in the base Ambience? That was just the beginning. Step up to the Premium trim and get heated leather seats and a luxurious infotainment system with rear screens to keep your kids busy. The Premium tune of the 2.4T engine gains an additional 45hp and yet is even quieter in day-to-day driving with reverse-flow mufflers. The AWD system gives you the peace of mind in all driving conditions, and the semi-active dampers complete the package. If you want luxury at an affordable price - look no further than Adenine!
Hey, look! A cheap Volvo XC90! With the level of comfort like a normal one. The rear end looks slightly… undetailed. One question - does it have 5 or 7 seats?
Actually, we like to offer our cars with second-row captain’s chairs standard, but a bench is also available. While the wheelbase is fairly long at 2.9m, there isn’t really room behind the second row for anything more than child seats. We advise customers looking for more seating capacity to check out the Clarence minivan once it’s available!
With stats and unassuming but modern looks like that you can expect these to soon be a popular plague upon the roads, blocking the view of the increasingly oppressed regular car driver. Shame on you
I totally agree with you, actually. Wagons are more stable, more aerodynamic, and generally look better than crossovers in my opinion. That’s why we offer the Cadence in a wagon body style. But there is a reason for crossovers, and that’s this:
I call crossovers “hatchbacks on stilts” for a reason. I could get exactly the same feeling from putting a 3 or 4 inch lift kit into my Elantra, but I like being able to make a corner without feeling like I’m gonna fall over.
Well, I wonder if it doesn’t have something to do with them being easier to get in and out compared to a regular car especially for ageing populations in most developed and car buying nations.
With the level of comfort like a normal one. The rear end looks slightly… undetailed. One question - does it have 5 or 7 seats?
