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A Day in History: Mercedes-Benz presents ESP to the world
Daimler-Benz presented its dynamic handling control FDR, a system jointly developed with Bosch in Arjeplog in Sweden in mid March 1994. It had its market launch a year later under the name Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and represented a further milestone in the field of active safety. The launch vehicle was the Mercedes-Benz S 600 [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz TecDay - Pedestrian protection
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Mercedes engineers have continued their long-standing commitment to protecting pedestrians by introducing an active bonnet as standard for the new E-Class. In the event of an accident, a system of springs raises the rear section of the bonnet by 50 millimetres within a matter of milliseconds, thus enlarging the deformation zone. The system is [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz TecDay - Occupant protection
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
With the new E-Class, Mercedes has created another masterpiece of passenger-car safety technology. The saloon’s front deformation zone works on several levels – making it even more effective as the impact forces are distributed over a wide area and can be made to bypass the passenger cell, With seven airbags fitted as standard, not to [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz TecDay - Blind Spot Assist
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Blind Spot Assist, developed by Mercedes-Benz, uses radar technology to monitor the areas directly alongside and behind the car. It warns the driver when changing lanes would be too dangerous.
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz TecDay - New E-Class and S-Class to get technology that is “self aware”
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Mercedes experts will be focussing more than ever on avoiding traffic accidents and reducing accident severity, with the driver assistance systems being unveiled in the new E-Class and the model year 2009 S-Class from spring 2009 onwards set to play a crucial role. Mercedes-Benz is implementing a globally unique synergy of sophisticated safety technologies to [...]
Continue reading...New Mercedes-Benz cradle allows easy iPhone integration
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Mercedes-Benz is pointing the way ahead for the automotive industry again, this time, they have made it easy for folk to integrate the iPhone fully into the vehicle architecture. The new Apple iPhone cradle allows simple switching between the telephone and audio functions. The location of the cradle will be in the center console, bringing [...]
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Monday, February 16, 2009
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