Nissan cars to push back when drivers floor it
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rjd_jr
Who knows, maybe it'll prevent those drivers (usually older) who cause their vehicles to launch forward and kill/maim people because they accidentally floor the gas pedal, thinking it's the brakes.
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Taka313
On the other hand...this will prevent people from rapidly accelerating to avoid a collision also. I would have lost my older brother in a car crash in which we were T-boned, had he not rapidly accelerated so that the car we were in took the hit on the back seat door vice the driver's door. I'm not saying this doesn't deserve consideration for the gas it will save, but, I think the downside also needs to be considered.
Taka
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OgieDoggie
This might make criminals think twice about buying a Nissan (the car that lets police catch you).
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thepro
I wouldn't want to drive any car that makes decisions for me
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Youdontknow
thepro
Amen to that! This is a terrible idea on the part of Nissan!
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CaptDingleheimer
What a terrible, dangerous idea. Sure, I'm sure Al Gore will like it, but wait until you're trying to merge into traffic and you figure your turbocharged V6 will get you out and up to speed in front of that dump truck that's coming, when the Greenomatic 7000 kicks in and slows you down; WHAM-O!!! Sayonara...
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Triple888
Actually a worthwhile design.
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javnation
Silly idea. I like instantaneous fuel indications as I can modify my driving behavior to get best fuel economy, but when the car starts working against me, then it's not a car I want. It could also be very dangerous, as a driver may need to accelerate and the car wants the driver to reduce the rate of acceleration, so the driver reacts and pushes harder, then the car backs off fighting the driver, but now the pedal is to the metal, and the car is accelerating faster than was wanted.
Jav
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nisegaijin
there is never too much gas! bigger air intake and better air filter should be able to take advantage of driver flooring it by compiling an ultimate air/fuel mixture.
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the_harper
I love the positioning of the "Project Torque" ad with this article. Could anything be less appropriate?
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Smythe
Well rjd_jr your comment might be the answer, if it was true, to anyone that drives an auto tranny car when it comes to SAFETY. So many North Americans only know how to drive a car or truck with auto tranny rather then manual.
After all in basically all Automotive Driving Schools to ALL Senior High Schools they only teach one how to drive with an auto tranny & never with a manual tranny.
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TheNewZen
Personally, I prefer manual. Not happy if I can't wiggle the sticks, etc.
Many countries still separate the licences and I think it is good. If you Can drive a manual than an automatic is easy, so go for manual. Same way I was taught to go for the licence in winter if you can pass it on snow/ice than fair weather driving is a cinch.
As for the topic at hand, I like as much control as I can Automatics, fuel-injection, etc just don't give me that.
Had a few calls where I needed to gun/redline it if my transport would have thought otherwise ....
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Harry_Gatto
Drivers can also opt to switch the system off. Problem solved!
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LIBERTAS
Isn't this 2nd generation Prius technology? 8 years later?
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Hughgarse
You can turn it off though.
What a dangerous invention. Wonder how many t-bones we:ll see with this..
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electric2004
It would be more nice, if the system just vibrates a little bit under the foot. Not fighting back, only indicating. Like some ABS (anti-brake-skid) systems actually do on the brake.
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dennis0bauer
the "initial D" generation will never buy that kind of car or will modify it. How can i sleep at night if i do not hear them racing on the main road!
on the side what kind of system is it? similair to Trunkmonkey?
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taiko666
If you're American or Japanese, it's a near certainty that your car is already deciding when to change gear for you. (Europeans prefer to make that decision themselves :-)
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Eizenhauer
Wow, i wouldn't wanna buy such car even at lower price!! If you wanna save on gas drive manual transmission cars. I wouldn't drive automatics at all. Nissan, i liked your cars while ago, but instead on focusing on making your cars greener, you're focusing on taking freedom from drivers, sure not the way to go, thumb down...
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presto345
Wrrronggg! Why? Because the manuals are driven by those who like to red line and impress other road users! And because the computers that control the autoboxes are more intelligent than the average driver.
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taiko666
A car with manual transmission there's a direct mechanical link from the engine to the wheels. Automatics have a huge hydraulic sponge soaking up engine power. That's partly why in Europe, 80% of new cars still have manual transmission... that and the rewarding feeling of actually driving the car oneself. If you've never driven a manual you're missing out.
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electric2004
Driving a manual car in Germany with a 1600cc engine, it consumes between 6.5 and 7.5 liter regular per 100km. With such engine in Japan and with automatic it consumes 10l per 100km. And it is comparable (mostly relaxed) driving style. A colleague at work in Japan has a manual shift Toyota Fielder and the fuel consumption is in the order of 6 to 7 liter per 100km. Just it is more difficult to buy manual shift cars in Japan.
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