For those car enthuziasts,look no further for we have some flashy and handy car technology that we came across in Las Vegas.These devices range from bright-coloured neon to twin DVD systems, dynamic wings,fleet tracking systems,night vision systems,smart driving software and a seriously whole lot of techno-bling.
Work while on the road - The new Ford F-150 has a series of optional onboard systems for busy people who want to work while on the road.Besides many other aplications ,these systems can keep track of tools, sports gear and other items that are onboard the vehicle.This enables the driver to scan the contents of the truck and check that he has everything he needs.
Voice system - A clever voice-activated dash-mounted system can bring drivers maps, directions, traffic news and more using mobile phones.Bluetooth is used to pair the Tell Me entertainment system to the handset.According to Agarwal,a product manager at Tell Me,"You speak to the system which goes and gets the information and provides information back to you as audio, so you don't have to look at a screen or tap anything" .This $400 (£271) accessory can be purchased from this spring in the US and is planned to be widely available over the next three years.
Dynamic Wings - The AeroMotions Dynamic Wing is computer controlled, adjusting its angle to deliver optimal downforce for all driving situations. The Dynamic Wing provides the right amount of downforce to balance your car in a turn, more downforce when you hit the brakes, and less drag when you are driving in a straight line. Using Patent Pending technology, the AeroMotions Dynamic Aero Processor Technology (ADAPT) controller monitors acceleration, braking, speed and lateral G’s to dynamically provide the right downforce. The ADAPT controller comes with a stock tune that can be easily adjusted with the push of a button.The result is greater stability, balance, and speed.Gregory Mark, the head aerodynamicist at Aeromotions, said the $7,000 (£4,700) wing has the edge over conventional ones.
Cinema Inside Car -Well like the PCs have the stickers called pentium inside,cars can be differentiated as cinema inside!Ever thought of getting your in-car cinema for $70,000 (£47,400)?It is well on its way to the market.These modifications are made on an individual basis, and can include a built-in PlayStation and extra display screens in the doors.The modcons are finished off with a camera in the number plate which offers passengers an unobstructed view of what is behind the car.
Driving USB Devices - How about a software deciding how good or bad a driver you are? Its possible with coDrive which is a sotware application that processes in detail all the information related to a person's driving characteristics and can be plugged into a USB port in the car where it collects data that can be read on a computer at a later stage.Drivers can also be kept informed on their emissions and their impact on the environment creating a green conscious driving ethic amongst its users.
Infrared Imaging for Night Driving - Driving in the dark of the night can be made that much easier and safer to both the driver and the pedestrians or animals that frequently cross the roads in the dark thanks to thermal imaging systems that can be used in the car developed by FLIR systems and can be fitted in a car's number plate.The system named PathFindIR besides cars can also be used in a variety of vehicles.As the prices of these cameras continue to come down they are becomingmore affordable.
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