Auto News: Nissan Announces New Technology
March 16th, 2006 by admin
New technology from the auto world
Most Automakers are looking into the future. However, it looks like Nissan maybe the first off the line with the next generation of safety features. Nissan’s newest development is the "Safety Shield" which is an "an electronic system that helps drivers control the distance between their car and the vehicle in front."
The system uses a front bumper-mounted radar sensor to determine the following distance and the relative speed of both cars. If the driver releases the gas pedal the system automatically applies the brakes. If the system itself determines that braking is required (presumably because the vehicle ahead is slowing), the driver is alerted by a lighted indicator and a buzzer, and the gas pedal automatically moves upward to "assist the driver in switching to the brakes."
This distance control assist system with pedal feedback will be very helpful in high traffic areas and in low traffic areas, where the drivers alertness may be at risk. There has been no word when this new technology will see production.
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Posted on Thursday, March 16th, 2006 at 6:40 am
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