The New Ford Technology
Ford Motors is not only creating the most modern hybrid vehicles but
they are also working on the best in safety features for those
vehicles. There is a new array of “active” crash-avoidance technologies
that will be introduced into this year by driving prototypes into
large, car-shaped balloons to help customers avoid real accidents.
Engineers at the Dearborn Development Center use these balloons to test
the company’s new adaptive cruise control and collision warning with
brake support technology. The consumer is demanding that some
technology be created that can help avoid sudden unexpected hazards due
to cruise control failure or brake support failures. This is just a
couple of the many new safety features that are being checked and
corrected for the consumers.
Ford Motors plans on introducing the system on the 2010 Ford
Taurus, available in the fall 2009, while Lincoln is announcing the new
system will be offered on the 2010 MKS, adding to the Lincoln flagship
sedan’s long list of available technology. One of the many newer
technologies is the parallel parking active park assist that makes it
easier for the consumer to park without touching the steering wheel.
Along with the adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake
support to warn drivers of possible hazards in front of them and assist
them in reacting earlier Ford Motors believes this will improve sales
for the newer vehicles. Ford Motors is using radar in order to monitor
the area in front of the vehicle which should help to drastically
reduce major accidents by the careful driver.
The newer safety features developed by the Ford Motors Technology
division are things that other automakers will want to take a good look
at and perhaps they too will install similar technologies in their
vehicles. The idea is to save the consumer not only on gas mileage but
to implement a vehicle that is not too expensive to repair. The high
cost of repair bills is driving the profitability down for insurance
companies but it is also putting a strong dent in the pocket of the
consumer. No one wants high repair bills on a vehicle because it is
poorly constructed and by implementing safety technology this will make
the consumer much friendlier when it comes to buying the newer hybrids.
The government takes a look at what “The Big Three” automakers are
doing with the funds that they will be getting.
As the world grows, auto makers are going to become more advanced
over it’s lifetime. From safety features to make it safer for you to
newer features in the car that make it more convenient for you and your
family. It’s amazing to look back on everything in the past and see how
far car companies have come today. Just think of what’s out there right
now and think 10 or even 20 years down the road from now. No matter
what kind of car you step into, you’re going to find that you’re going
to be driving in a wonderful piece of technology.
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