Latest From Nissan: An 'Eco Pedal' Designed to Improve Vehicle's Fuel Efficiency
By Scott Doggett August 4, 2008
Nissan's Eco Pedal, unveiled in Tokyo today, calculates the rate of fuel consumption and transmission efficiency during acceleration and cruising and then calculates the optimum acceleration rate, Edmunds.com's Inside Line
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"When the driver exerts excess pressure on the accelerator, the system counteracts with the pedal push-back control mechanism," the automaker said, adding that the system can be turned on or off based on the driver's preference.
A gauge on the instrument panel shows the "optimal level for fuel-efficient driving." A green light shows that you're exerting the proper pressure on the pedal to achieve the best fuel economy; it flashes when it detects increased acceleration and turns to amber as a final warning.
Nissan said drivers can expect to improve fuel efficiency by 5-10 percent, depending on driving conditions. The automaker plans to commercialize the Eco Pedal during 2009, but it did not say whether it will be offered on all of its vehicles.
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This is a lot better report than one on another blog. The other one, indicated that the pedal simply pushed back if you pushed it hard. That's dumb. This is ok.
I don't do this very often; congrats IL for doing better than some of the other blogs out there. :)
I can't believe somebody would spend money on developing something like this.
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