Nissan ECO Pedal

[Sputnik]

Saw this on the Nico forum and thought it was interesting.http://www.nissan-global.com/E....htmlQuote, originally posted by Nissan »TOKYO (August 4, 2008) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the ECO Pedal – a world first technology – designed to assist drivers to become more fuel-efficient. When the eco-pedal system is on, each time the driver steps on the accelarator, a counter push-back control mechanism is activated if the system detects excess pressure, helping to inform the driver that they could be using more fuel than required. An eco-driving indicator integrated into the instrument panel feeds the driver with real-time fuel consumption levels to help improve his/her driving behavior. The ECO Pedal system can be turned on or off according to the driver’s preference.Nissan plans to commercialize the ECO Pedal during 2009. Research conducted by Nissan has shown that by using the ECO Pedal drive system, drivers can improve fuel efficiency by 5-10%*1, depending on driving conditions. ECO Pedal MeterThe ECO Pedal system is fed data on the rate of fuel consumption and transmission efficiency during acceleration and cruising, and then calculates the optimum acceleration rate. When the driver exerts excess pressure on the accelerator, the system counteracts with the pedal push-back control mechanism.At the same time, the eco-driving indicator incorporated on the instrument panel indicates the optimal level for fuel-efficient driving. Driving within the optimal fuel consumption range, the indicator is green. It begins to flash when it detects increased acceleration before reaching the fuel consumption threshold and finally turns amber to advise the driver of their driving behavior.In order to achieve reduction in CO2 emissions, Nissan takes a “triple-layer” solution that encompasses vehicle technologies, driving behavior and traffic conditions. The ECO Pedal supports the second-layer addressing driving behavior and is among a range of eco-friendly technologies being pursued under the Nissan Green Program 2010. The company’s environmental roadmap aims at developing new technologies, products and services that can lead to real-world reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions, cleaner emissions, and recycling of resources.*1: Based on Nissan’s internal research data.

[Mavrik]

and that system to function would cost more then the money saved on fuel...we're trusting electronics more and more to do what we should be able to do already. I already know how to get better fuel by how I use the gas pedal. I also know the deal with tire pressure.

[Sputnik]

LOL yeah. I hate my TPMS actually. And I rather like pedal to the medal when the light goes green... I just do. I could ease off on the gas if I wanted to, but I don't.

[Mavrik]

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »LOL yeah. I hate my TPMS actually. And I rather like pedal to the medal when the light goes green... I just do. I could ease off on the gas if I wanted to, but I don't. the TPMS is horrible! its a nightmare for us at the dealership. If only they were like the GM set up of using the abs sensor. The individual monitor per wheel is pricey. They should just program all cars with an economy map for the ecu you can switch on. So regardless of how hard you gas it, it will accel and shift in a fuel saving manner as programmed.

[kunkstyle]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »They should just program all cars with an economy map for the ecu you can switch on. So regardless of how hard you gas it, it will accel and shift in a fuel saving manner as programmed.Now that's a decent idea.

[NibCrom]

This idea is