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  • jaguar.automotiveIT
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    At JLR, a focus on brainwaves to improve safety

    2015-06-18T11:12:36Z

    JLR says drivers can be distracted even when they seem to concentrate on driving (Photo: JLR)Jaguar Land Rover is researching whether a car could capture a driver's brainwaves to identify whether he or she is distracted.The research project, which is called "Mind Sense," wants to see whether car systems ...

  • bmw i3 2013 euroncap.automotiveIT
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    BMW i3 gets 4 out of 5 points in Euro NCAP test

    2013-11-28T14:57:44Z

    The i3 scored weak results in Euro NCAP's test for pedestrian protection (Photo: Euro NCAP)BMW's i3 received four out of five possible points in the standard European safety test conducted by the testing agency, Euro NCAP.The new electric city vehicle, which recently went on sale in Europe and has ...

  • continental camera.automotiveIT
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    Continental develops stereo camera to improve car safety systems

    2011-05-07T15:36:55Z

    Continental says its stereo camera will help cars avoid accidents with pedestrians (source: Continental)German automotive supplier Continental is adding a stereo camera to its “ContiGuard” safety system in an effort to further reduce traffic accidents involving pedestrians.The company said the stereo camera, which uses six-dimensional image analysis is able to ...