Big Changes Coming In Mercedes-Benz Technology
December 09, 2011 | Stacy Jo | Comments 0
Mercedes-Benz auto technology just got better. The next few years will see advancements in technology that we only dreamed about. Improvements in auto technology over the next few years will have drivers sporting intelligent tire systems and vehicles that alert them when to brake.
In the next decade, planned changes will include, but not be limited to:
- LCD Dash Modes – Your dash colors will now determine what driving mode you are using. There is an eco mode, which tells you if you are driving at optimum fuel savings. In the sport mode, the dash colors will be red, letting the driver know that your fuel mileage is not as good as it should be. For those driver who don’t want all the colors flashing at them, you can drive in comfort mode, which will be a traditional dash. And, if you drive enough in eco mode, the vehicle will alert you when you can let your hair down and drive in sport mode!
- Active Force Foot Pedal – This technology brings somewhat of a brain to the vehicle. If a vehicle stops suddenly in front of you, the foot pedal will push against the driver’s foot alerting him/her to slow down. Remember though, it does not brake for you, it just alerts you. But this is a great technology in order to make the roads safer.
- Intelligent Tire System/Fill Assist – In the past, vehicles have had a light on the dash to let the driver know if there is a low tire. With this’ new technology, not only will it let the driver know of low tire pressure but also if your Mercedes-Benz treads are getting thin and need to be replaced. Additionally, the sensor, which is located on the inner tire tread, can even let drivers know if the roads are too icy for their speed.
- Emergency Steering – Some drivers get confused in which way to steer during a swerve. The emergency steering will automatically make it harder to turn in the wrong direction. The driver will instinctively turn the steering wheel in the right direction as that will be the only way to turn the wheel.
- AutolinQ – Since states are banning the use of cell phones while driving unless they are hands free, the auto industry has come up with a new way to check emails and rss feeds while driving. The technology will use your Mercedes-Benz’s speakers and read the emails aloud to the driver. Not everyone will use this technology, but it is a very good idea for the drivers who insist they cannot be away from their emails for very long.
Mercedes-Benz technology is taking great strides withe these latest innovations. It will just be a matter of time before we get to use these types of technology. It will be fun to see what they come up with next.
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