Posted on 28 July 2009 by Scott
Nissan has announced a new driving aid system called the Navigation-Cooperative Intelligent Pedal, which basically uses data from the car’s satellite navigation system to help smoothen the drive when it comes to a curving road. The technology will be featured on the upcoming Nissan Fuga, set to be unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
The system works in conjunction the car’s in-built GPS navigation and ESC systems to instantaneously compare the vehicle’s actual path and speed with the driver’s intended path and a pre-determined safe cornering speed.
If the two information inputs do not match, the car’s ESC system applies the brakes individually at each wheel (in addition to regulating engine torque) to help make the car go where the driver intended.
The GPS integration allows the system to detect where the road is going ahead and further manipulate the car, while alerting the driver to slow down by pushing the throttle back against his or her foot.
Nissan has announced a new driving aid system called the Navigation-Cooperative Intelligent Pedal which basically uses data from the car’s satellite navigation system to help smoothen the drive when it comes to a curving road.
Posted on 21 May 2009 by Scott
Posted on 21 May 2009 by Scott
The Apple iPhone has taken the world by storm since it first launched in 2007. Its huge following means that developers are constantly developing new applications to take advantage of the phones technologies. One such application for us car enthusiasts is called “Rev“.
The US$40 application uses the iPhone’s built-in accelerometer and GPS to provide a variety of data, including instant and average fuel economy, acceleration, and commute times. Owners can either display this information instantly to get real time feedback, or record it for later analysis.
However, Rev’s real party trick is its advanced OBDII functionality. Accessed with the use of an aftermarket OBDII port cable or wireless adaptor, the Rev program offers sleek diagnostic tools and the ability to clear annoying diagnostic messages and warning lights. Among the other features are real-time statistics concerning fuel pressure, throttle position, air intake temperatures, boost, and intake manifold pressure.
Although certain features sound mind numbingly dull, the app does have its benefits. Fortunately there is a “Lite” version available free, which you can download to get a better understanding of its unique functions. Alternatively you could try a similar application called Dynolicious.
Watch the video to see Rev in action.
