Goodbye Heel-Toe... US wants to mandate brake override
03-03-2010, 02:00 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Panama City, FL
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: 2003 Accent
Goodbye Heel-Toe... US wants to mandate brake override
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/business...ref=global-home
If this goes through, driving is gonna get real boring. Touch the brake, and the computer overrides the gas.
If this goes through, driving is gonna get real boring. Touch the brake, and the computer overrides the gas.
QUOTE
The override system is meant to deactivate the accelerator when the brake pedal is pressed. That will let the driver stop safely even if the car’s throttle sticks open. Often called a “smart pedal,” the feature is already found on many automobiles sold worldwide, including models from BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volkswagen.
03-03-2010, 03:35 PM
#6
Super Moderator
No worries... ECU re-flash will fix it.
I'm more tired of the government mandating stuff it doesn't have to pay for, from education requirements to fuel efficiency standards.
I'm more tired of the government mandating stuff it doesn't have to pay for, from education requirements to fuel efficiency standards.
