Category: pedestrian

Tesla cars will soon talk to pedestrians

[ad_1] This may be out of the reach of many older Tesla cars, and it’s not certain if you’ll get to either speak directly to people outside or send automated speech (say, to warn that you’re backing up). It could still be helpful both for convenience and as a safety measure, though. You could alert […]

This ‘O-29’ hum is the sound of Ford’s new hybrid SUVs

[ad_1] Both vehicles are already reaching dealers, although a plug-in hybrid Escape won’t arrive until 2020. The company doesn’t have much choice when the EU and other governments will require sounds in the name of pedestrian safety. At the same time, it’s evident that Ford is using this as a marketing opportunity. The creation of […]

Lexus makes camera and radar safety features standard for 2020 cars

[ad_1] Pre-collision alerts and braking may be the most practical — they can slow or even stop the car to avoid crashes, including with pedestrians. You’ll also find a lane departure warning system to prevent you from drifting across the road. “Intelligent” high beams automatically switch to low beams when they detect oncoming lights, while […]