Nissan Wants to Make the Brake Pedal Obselete
The all-new Nissan Leaf will introduce the innovative ‘e-Pedal’.
Modern cars have always had at least two pedals, one serving as an accelerator and the other for braking. But Nissan might be working on a way to get rid of the brake pedal, if the Japanese automaker’s new e-Pedal serves its purpose. The revolutionary technology will make its debut on the new Nissan Leaf on September 5, but the company has released a short video showing off its purpose.
By flipping a switch, the accelerator pedal turns into an e-Pedal, allowing the driver to accelerate, decelerate, and stop using just the e-Pedal. Nissan claims it’s the world’s first one-pedal operation that allows drivers to bring the car to a complete stop even on hills, stay in position, and resume driving instantly.
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The idea behind the e-Pedal is so drivers won’t need to shift from one pedal to the other in 90 percent of their driving needs, Nissan said. Something tells us, however, that drivers are going to have a hard time to not instinctively use the brake pedal to stop.
We’ll learn more about the all-new Nissan Leaf once it makes its debut in a couple of months.
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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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