 Step Off The Gas, New technology from Nissan - hopefully not on the sports models! |
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 7 Aug 2008, 01:03 PM
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 Rank: RB26DE   Posts: 10,298 Joined: 1st December, 2003 Car(s): Golf GT Sport Tdi Real Name: Jason Trader Rating : 4  |
QUOTE Step off the gas Email articleComment on this articlePublished: 05 August 2008 12:46 PM Source: The Engineer Online Nissan Motor has its sights set on helping drivers to become more fuel-efficient by developing a new accelerator pedal that can 'correct' inefficient driving behaviour. The so-called ECO Pedal system is designed to assist drivers to become more fuel-efficient. In use, the system is fed data on the rate of fuel consumption and transmission efficiency during acceleration and cruising. It then calculates an optimum acceleration rate. When a driver exerts excess pressure on the accelerator, the system counteracts, pushing the accelerator back. At the same time, an eco-driving indicator incorporated on the instrument panel feeds the driver with real-time fuel consumption levels to help improve his or her driving behaviour. Nissan plans to commercialise the ECO Pedal during 2009. Research conducted by the company has shown that by using the ECO Pedal drive system, drivers can improve fuel efficiency by 5-10 per cent, depending on driving conditions.  The ECO Pedal system can be turned on or off according to the drivers preference. Great for the masses - not so good for sports cars........ but you can turn it on and off. -------------------- Sponsor me! - click the banner  |
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7 Aug 2008, 01:10 PM
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 LOL DOOF LOL  Posts: 13,402 Joined: 25th January, 2006 From: Sydney Car(s): (OO\_GTS-T_/OO) Real Name: Steven Trader Rating : 5 |
over taking procedures on the track will become somewhat tricky...
on the road too... it's great that it's economical, but if that truck plows through me while I'm over taking, it won't be very healthy -------------------- QUOTE(Sl!m @ 12 Oct 2008, 07:55 PM)  joisus doof you take rice to a .. WHOLE.... NUVA.. . LEVEL! Regarding this :p |
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 7 Aug 2008, 02:14 PM
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 Terry_GT-R34 Posts: 794 Joined: 28th November, 2007 From: Blue Mtns Car(s): GTR '00, Prelude '95 Real Name: Terry Trader Rating : 2 |
Pro for Nissan: Sell more cars...
Con for Us: Post #2 risk more accidents Pro for Us: Strengthen the right leg muscles Con for Us: Knee gets sore Pro for Us: Save more fuel Con for Us: Another accident Pro for Us: Car's a write-off Pro for Us: New car has no Eco --------------------  Signature made by Drift Barbie |
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8 Aug 2008, 11:31 AM
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 aiight  Posts: 16,305 Joined: 4th April, 2006 From: gympie Car(s): 99 magna Real Name: hugh jorgan Trader Rating : 8 |
i think it is more designed to read what is the point where flooring it won't get you any better acceleration. so like at 1500 rpm you don't really gain any acceleration over being at 50% throttle. you are just dumping in more fuel, some of which isn't getting burnt. so you end up using 20% more fuel to accelerate 5% quicker.
i also think it may be more designed for automatic cars rather than manual cars, as auto's are less effecient when accelerating than manuals. --------------------  Alright Stop!!1!ty... Hammer Time Dude............................. Asia |
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8 Aug 2008, 11:35 AM
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 The Closest ill get to 10sec. Posts: 3,899 Joined: 1st February, 2005 From: Sydney Car(s): R32 GTS-t Auto Real Name: Aaron Trader Rating : 5 |
i know a few people that would learn a valuable lesson from this gadget.
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8 Aug 2008, 02:35 PM
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Rank: RB25DE  Posts: 309 Joined: 11th June, 2005 Car(s): R34 GTT sedan Real Name: Ben Trader Rating : 0 |
I imagine it also would just provide a small amount resistance past the point. Not making it overly difficult to push past that point, just so it's noticeable, not so that it effects your right foot.
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