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Nissan has just developed a new system called ECO-pedal which, while switched on, detects excessive pressure applied by the driver on the accelerator and activates a control mechanism that corrects it by pushing the pedal back, thereby saving the energy that would otherwise have been wasted. An ECO-indicator located on the instrument cluster shows the […]
En el año 2002, la firma alemana presentó un sistema multimedia para incorporar en sus modelos de alta gama cuyo funcionamiento fue más sencillo que el del complejo iDrive de BMW, aunque recibió críticas por el elevado número de botones que llevaba. Ahora Audi ha anunciado un renovado MMI (Multi Media Interface) que además de […]
Opel is taking the qualitative leap it plans to make with its long-awaited Insignia very seriously, and it shows, because it is affecting several areas. The latest novelty has been the “Eye of Opel” (Opel Eye), a system based on the photos taken by a small camera the size of a mobile phone, mounted between […]
Hace unos meses comentamos acerca de un proyecto similar desarrollado en tierras norteamericanas, pero a diferencia de este el concepto japonés es una realidad de gran proyección. El concepto funciona con los mismos principios que transforman los impulsos eléctricos en movimientos mecánicos, vibraciones o sonido pero en sentido contrario, pues los equipos instalados en los […]
The Distronic Plus and Brake Assist Plus systems developed by Mercedes-Benz are becoming an effective tool for accident prevention. This is the conclusion the German brand reached after conducting an intensive study and analysis of around 16,000 traffic accidents. The analysis reveals that this advanced radar technology can reduce rear-end collisions by up to 36%. […]
BMW is betting heavily on this new car, as it is implementing new technologies in it, such as a new hybrid system developed together with GM and Daimler, a Twin Turbo V8 diesel engine as well as a new 8-speed automatic gearbox. And to strengthen the proposal for the new car, it will also be […]
Road tax is a problematic constant these days, since congestion charges and the average speed cameras that catch speeding have caused considerable discontent among drivers. Many people drive short journeys but still have to pay the same taxes specified for long distances. But it seems that the Dutch Government has managed to develop a viable […]
The Moto Oh! Motorcycle Show has been the chosen venue to present the first airbag helmet, an innovation that could revolutionise the motorcycle market, as protection for the rider will be far greater than it is today, offering more security to those wary of two-wheelers. This airbag helmet has been developed by APC Systems, a […]
Terry Kenney es un inventor californiano que ha desarrollado un proyecto mediante el cual se puede utilizar la energía cinética producida por un camión de carga pesada, cuando este recorre una carretera implementada con un tanque hidráulico ubicado en placas de la superficie, permitiendo generar una acción de bombeo la cual produciría electricidad. Según se […]
Denominado Barrera Virtual, este concepto fue diseñado por Hanyoung Lee con el objetivo de aumentar la seguridad de los peatones en los grandes centros urbanos. La proyección se crea utilizando un láser plasma calibrado para no causar daño a las personas o vehículos ofreciendo un increíble efecto visual que fácilmente logrará la atención de los […]
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