Sunday, January 29, 2006
15 New Tech Concepts For 2006
I bet you just can't wait to see what the other 14 are...
From Popular Mechanics:
"Pedestrian Protection System (PPS)"
"Radar sensors and computer-controlled braking will keep drivers safer than ever, but what about pedestrians? In case your adaptive cruise control fails to spot someone darting into the road, TRW Automotive is introducing the PPS system: if you smack a pedestrian, the hood is automatically raised to cushion his landing on the engine block."
"The system is already being tested, part of a drive to meet new European and Japanese regulations on pedestrian safety which are being phased in, starting with 2006 models."