Nissan Develops a new Driver-Assist Systems for Curvy Roads based on GPS, called “Navigation-Cooperative Intelligent Pedal”

Published at: 09:07 am - Monday July 27 2009

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the development of two advanced technologies designed to help drivers make smooth turns by synchronizing the vehicle’s navigation, engine, braking and steering systems. By linking the existing Distance Control Assist System to navigation map data, the Navigation-Cooperative Intelligent Pedal can help the driver decelerate or brake as the car enters a curve based on real-time navigation information.

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Journey Dynamics launches driver personalisation technology – MyDrive – for superior routing and the highest levels of accuracy

Published at: 12:06 pm - Tuesday June 30 2009

Journey Dynamics has announced the launch of its driver personalisation technology – MyDrive – which allows satnavs or other navigation devices to learn the way each individual drives. This dramatically improves the accuracy of the estimated journey time, and so removesone of the biggest issues in using satnav devices. The MyDrive version for Western Europe is available immediately and other regions will roll-out later this year.

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