New Technology in Cars

Find out new inventions in car accessories:

Every car company are trying to input new features in car to show their product unique in the market. So the following are some new sophisticated technology improved in modern cars discussed in detail :
Navigation System, Economy Mode, Run-Flat Tires, Black box technology, Curtain airbags, Bio mimicry tires, Car run on air, Gyro Technology

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1.  Navigation System: Cars with navigation system are becoming quite common in all over the world. This advanced car technology guides the driver with audible and visual directions. The driver has to enter the destination, may be restaurants or a specific street and the system guides accordingly. 
2. Economy Mode: All car owners are very conscious about issues like conserving fuel as far as possible. Let's take the example of using an air conditioner (AC). Many of us are in the habit of switching it off, when it is not required. In recent times, the automobile manufacturers are making cars with the 'economy mode' feature, which aims at switching off the non-essential systems of the car automatically.
3. Run-Flat Tires: Run-flat tires is a feature in some latest hybrid cars, which the tires do not change their shape, when without air pressure in them. In such a condition, the car can even be driven for 50 miles or so. Hence, with run-flat tires, the convenience and security levels of the car are increased.
4. Black Box Technology: Black box technology, also known as event data recorders, like the flight recorders used in airplanes, are used for recording the details of the car at a certain time. In North America, this feature is installed in majority of the cars with airbags. With such a feature, the car owner can show proof of the driving speed, the location and other details. This feature is very useful in terms of legal issues and car insurance claims, for example, in case of car accidents.
5. Curtain Airbags: Car airbags placed on the dashboard and steering wheel have been in use, since last few decades. In some of the latest car models, curtain airbags are placed in the headliner area, just above the windows as a car safety. This ensures minimum head injury to both, the person sitting in the front seat and the back seat during a car accident.
6. Biomimicry's new tires: Biomimicry is the science that imitates nature to create new products.Resilient Technologies, a Wisconsin based company, has created a tire that can't go flat.
   Instead of using a pressurized air cavity, the tire design relies on a geometric pattern of six-sided cells that are arranged in a matrix like a honeycomb.
   It has the same ride, reduced noise levels and heat generation as pressurized tires. The goal was to create an airless tire with uniform flexibility and load transfer that would endure tremendous wear and tear and still perform well.
   The best design was found in nature, which was the honeycomb.
7. Car runs on Air: The AirPod is a small four-wheel mini-car that uses compressed air to move pistons in a 5.45 hp internal combustion engine.
   It has a range of 60 miles on a single tank of air and uses a small motor to compress outside air to keep the tank full.
   The compressor can operate on gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, ethanol or vegetable oil, but can also be plugged into an electrical outlet for recharging. With regular gasoline fueling the compressor, the Airpod averages an amazing 106 mpg with a range of 800 miles.
   With the demand for inexpensive, user friendly, ultra high mileage vehicles that have zero emissions related to global warming - the Airpod is getting a lot of attention.
   Air France and KLM airlines are using AirPods to transport passengers between arrival and departure gates at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.
   Automaker, Tata Motors has purchased the manufacturing rights for India. Zero Pollution Motors has purchased the rights for the U.S. market and beginning in 2011 expect to manufacture 8,000 vehicles a year in the United States.
   Licensing arrangements for other countries are currently in progress.
8. Gyro Technology:This wild new motorcycle, invented by 19-year-old Ben J. Poss Gulak, is among the latest inventions to capture attention.
   Debuting at the National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, the "Uno" uses gyro technology for balance and acceleration.
   It is a battery charged machine that accelerates by leaning forward and slowing down by leaning backwards. It weighs approximately 129 pounds (58 kg.) and has a top speed of 25 mph (40 kms).