Toyota Develops "High-Speed" Collision Avoidance System
Toyota has announced that it has developed a new Pre-collision system (PCS) with collision avoidance assist that is designed to help avoid accidents.
The newly-developed PCS is even effective at helping mitigate high-speed collisions, using a millimeter-wave radar to help detect the risk of a rear-end collision. The system warns the driver with a sound and display alerts to apply the brakes when a risk is detected. Once the driver hits the brakes, the system will greatly increase the braking force up to twice the average force applied by drivers. The extra force can be applied up to speeds of 37 mph.
In the case that the driver doesn’t apply the brakes in time, automatic deceleration is possible between the speeds of 9 to 18 mph. The new system has achieved the highest level of rear-end-collision reducing effects in the industry. It will be rolled out in future models and was developed to be used in a wide variety of models.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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