Ford of Europe has introduced the low-speed collision avoidance system Active City Stop in the new Fiesta.
This system is fitted with a sensor that aptures 15 images, calculates whether traffic is slowing or has stopped, and applies the brakes automatically if it determines a collision is imminent. To prove that it really does work, and not just controlled environment, they’ve released this video of it in action on a very real European road.
Active City Stop will “help prevent collisions at speeds up to 15 km/h, and help reduce the severity of impacts at speeds of up to 30 km/h,” meaning it’s not perfect or foolproof. However, it could save you from some very embarrassing explaining.
“Urban areas are breeding grounds for low-speed accidents caused by drivers failing to notice the car in front has stopped,” said Florian Schweter, new Fiesta Active City Stop development engineer, Ford of Europe. “High traffic volumes, lots of potential distractions and slow-moving, stop-start traffic mean Active City Stop can provide a much-needed extra eye on the road.
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