Nissan outlines the details of its collision prevention system

Called “Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept” (FCAAC), this technology developed by the Japanese brand will prevent rear-end collisions and reduce the risk of sudden braking that occurs before these accidents. Moreover, Nissan can take pride in it being the system that prevents them at the highest speed of all currently on the market, up to 60 km/h.

This technology is based on the traditional radar method, which measures the distance between the car and the one in front, and which has also been used in many models as a parking assistant. The difference is that this system acts when the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed than usual and, when it detects a risk of collision, it not only sends acoustic and visual warnings (on the dashboard information screen and on a bulb located behind the rear-view mirror next to the steering wheel), but is also capable of lifting off the accelerator pedal and beginning to brake gently.

In this way, deceleration is far less violent and the risks of a chain collision that comes with braking at high speed are avoided. However, if the system does not detect any reaction from the driver, it will increase braking power and tighten the seatbelt to better protect the occupant. In addition to this anti-collision device, Nissan has been developing other advances already announced last month that will form part of the equipment of its future models.

One closely related to the FCAAC will be a new moving object detection (MOD) function for Infiniti’s Around View Monitor (AVM). The main novelty it will bring is already indicated by its name: whereas the AVM warned of fixed obstacles around the car, the MOD will do so for those that are not, providing even more safety when performing actions such as parking.

There are also others such as “Health & Well Being”, which will create a comfortable environment for occupants by adjusting the seat posture or ensuring excellent indoor air quality, or the “Electric Driven Intelligent Brake”, which will be the most efficient energy recovery system during braking on the market. Many of these systems will appear next year in the most luxurious models of both Nissan and Infiniti (the M Hybrid can be fitted with it), but will later expand to other products in their respective ranges.

Source | Nissan