Ford to introduce new vehicle technology to help reduce auto accidents
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Ford to introduce new vehicle technology to help reduce auto accidents
Ford to introduce new vehicle technology to help reduce auto accidents
On behalf of Glick & Grife, A Partnership of Professional Associations posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Technology is continuously advancing in every facet of our lives. In an attempt to continue to overcome the number of injuries and fatalities from automobile accidents, Ford Motor Company has plans to implement a new "lane-keeping technology."
Specifically, Ford's new system will include a camera mounted onto the vehicle's rear-view mirror. The camera will detect lane markings and send a vibration to the steering wheel to alert the driver if at any time it senses the vehicle drifting particularly close to the edge of the lane. If the driver ignores or doesn't detect the warning, the new system will engage the power steering and veer the vehicle back within the safe proximity of the lane.
Some say that this type of technological advance is a step in the right direction to saving lives lost on the roads. Other, however, argue that the technology is still in its primitive stages and that, in its present form, only suited for certain road conditions where lane markings are easily detectible. Heavy rain conditions or the angle of the sunlight are other factors that could hinder the effectiveness of the technology.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that further research and testing is needed before they can safety recommend the new safety system to the public.
Despite the NHTSB's lack of support, Ford plans to continue to implement the new "lane-keeping technology" within their 2013 Ford Fusion and Ford Explorers.
In past years, Toyota, Lexus and Mercedes have introduced similar systems designed to curtail vehicle accidents and fatalities across the country.
Source: The New York Times, Trying to Nudge Drowsy Drivers, Jan 21, 2012
On behalf of Glick & Grife, A Partnership of Professional Associations posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Technology is continuously advancing in every facet of our lives. In an attempt to continue to overcome the number of injuries and fatalities from automobile accidents, Ford Motor Company has plans to implement a new "lane-keeping technology."
Specifically, Ford's new system will include a camera mounted onto the vehicle's rear-view mirror. The camera will detect lane markings and send a vibration to the steering wheel to alert the driver if at any time it senses the vehicle drifting particularly close to the edge of the lane. If the driver ignores or doesn't detect the warning, the new system will engage the power steering and veer the vehicle back within the safe proximity of the lane.
Some say that this type of technological advance is a step in the right direction to saving lives lost on the roads. Other, however, argue that the technology is still in its primitive stages and that, in its present form, only suited for certain road conditions where lane markings are easily detectible. Heavy rain conditions or the angle of the sunlight are other factors that could hinder the effectiveness of the technology.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that further research and testing is needed before they can safety recommend the new safety system to the public.
Despite the NHTSB's lack of support, Ford plans to continue to implement the new "lane-keeping technology" within their 2013 Ford Fusion and Ford Explorers.
In past years, Toyota, Lexus and Mercedes have introduced similar systems designed to curtail vehicle accidents and fatalities across the country.
Source: The New York Times, Trying to Nudge Drowsy Drivers, Jan 21, 2012
I think the vibration warning you that your drifting is fine, the autocorrect that will use the power steering to turn the wheel for you doesnt seem like a good idea. Sooner or later it will either malfunction and veere to the side to hard or prevent you from changing lanes when you need to, i would be nervouse of anything that controls some aspect of the steering for you.
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Fixed a new 2012 Chrysler 300 with the lane departure sensor. It is mounted right next to the rt fog lamp area. turned a $800 bumper job into $2800. The sensor itself was $1800 and the labor to calibrate the sensor was expensive because it required 2 technicians and about 30-40 miles of driving.
Just another gadget to break and cost you money IMO.
I also would be weary of anything that will actually take over the steering of the vehicle. Heck, I dont even like using cruise control
Just another gadget to break and cost you money IMO.
I also would be weary of anything that will actually take over the steering of the vehicle. Heck, I dont even like using cruise control
I like the vibration part, however I wouldn't like the pressure applied to the steering wheel, unless there is a way to turn it off/on.
Also in a jokingly way, kind of make's me think that ford is trying to make it easier for the dumb@$$ drunks to drive a straight line to their house!
Also in a jokingly way, kind of make's me think that ford is trying to make it easier for the dumb@$$ drunks to drive a straight line to their house!
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I like the vibration part, however I wouldn't like the pressure applied to the steering wheel, unless there is a way to turn it off/on.
Also in a jokingly way, kind of make's me think that ford is trying to make it easier for the dumb@$$ drunks to drive a straight line to their house!
Also in a jokingly way, kind of make's me think that ford is trying to make it easier for the dumb@$$ drunks to drive a straight line to their house!
Maybe it still bumps the line / crosses it when the drift happens, so the visual indication would still be there for the LEOs to catch.
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so whats gonna happen if there is a piece of trash in the middle of the highway and you swerve off towards the shoulder to miss it gracefully. Auto correct comes in, BAM. Let's say you start to pull off the road to change drivers or for whatever reason.
Also the technology is out there and has become cheap enough to make collisions a thing of the past. Sonar radar has become reliable and cheap enough to mass produce. The only reason it hasn't become a part of the auto motive world is it would cripple the economy. insurance is a multi billion dollar a year industry.
Also the technology is out there and has become cheap enough to make collisions a thing of the past. Sonar radar has become reliable and cheap enough to mass produce. The only reason it hasn't become a part of the auto motive world is it would cripple the economy. insurance is a multi billion dollar a year industry.
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If vehicle insurance could really be done away with, think of all the other items that are insured that you cross each day. Vehicle insurance is only a small part of what is insured.
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A Ford VP came out recently with a statement that essentially said that Ford was not an auto company -- they were a technology company. If that line of reasoning comes to fruition, there won't be many more new Fords in my garage......
All this CRAP (and that's what it is) they're loading cars up with these days is nothing but a maintenance headache that you'll eventually have to deal with -- and likely pay dearly for.....
Makes me think I should go out and purchase another new Ranger before all the new ones are off the dealer lots.....
All this CRAP (and that's what it is) they're loading cars up with these days is nothing but a maintenance headache that you'll eventually have to deal with -- and likely pay dearly for.....
Makes me think I should go out and purchase another new Ranger before all the new ones are off the dealer lots.....
From what I hear, people like you guys were crying hearsay back in the 70s when airbags and computer-controlled ignition and fuel injection came out. To me this seems like a STEP in the right direction. This is obviously a project in its infancy, but lets not all act like its the end of the world.
+1 to Ford for keeping us safe
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From what I hear, people like you guys were crying hearsay back in the 70s when airbags and computer-controlled ignition and fuel injection came out. To me this seems like a STEP in the right direction. This is obviously a project in its infancy, but lets not all act like its the end of the world.
+1 to Ford for keeping us safe
And anyone who was around for disaster's like motorized "passive restraint belts" and V8-6-4 engines will know exactly why we feel that way.....
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It was not an issue with the technology, it was how it was implemented and how well it ( didn't ) work.
Only those who did not have to work on a car with a dwell meter & timing light and know how a carb worked to clean the needle and main jets could say something like above.
Technology has made everyone an expert on engines ( and critiquing ).
Plug in the tuner push a button instant HP.
Problem?? plug in a code reader, get the list of things to check and go remove and replace the parts list.
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Early 80s smog pumps to that list ??
It was not an issue with the technology, it was how it was implemented and how well it ( didn't ) work.
Only those who did not have to work on a car with a dwell meter & timing light and know how a carb worked to clean the needle and main jets could say something like above.
Technology has made everyone an expert on engines ( and critiquing ).
Plug in the tuner push a button instant HP.
Problem?? plug in a code reader, get the list of things to check and go remove and replace the parts list.
It was not an issue with the technology, it was how it was implemented and how well it ( didn't ) work.
Only those who did not have to work on a car with a dwell meter & timing light and know how a carb worked to clean the needle and main jets could say something like above.
Technology has made everyone an expert on engines ( and critiquing ).
Plug in the tuner push a button instant HP.
Problem?? plug in a code reader, get the list of things to check and go remove and replace the parts list.
I keep up with several car related sites and on every single one of them most people hate new safety measures because they are good drivers and that crap will only get in their way. However, as more safety improvements are put in cars the accident and fatality rates go down. So the question is, "Do only good drivers surf the internet and talk about cars or Do most people overrate their driving skills." I lean towards the second option.