Driving is fun, and more than anything else a necessity. But, without suggesting an idea to regress to the pre-car era, we would like to add that driving can be harmful and stressful too. Just think of all the stale air that you breathe in your AC car, the long distance drive causing backaches, and so forth. But now, you can bury your worries.
Nissan Motors, in a bid to console those who think that reliance on cars is unhealthy, has come with features that will enhance not only your driving experience but even the environment inside your car. Nissan has revealed that its new cars will be equipped with air conditioners that will release breathable vitamin C and stress-reducing seats.
Now forget having a row with your spouse after forgetting birthdays, anniversary dates and so many other occasions that you are supposed to remember. Nissan Group is also looking at installing “friendly” speedometers that can further enhance the in-car atmosphere with timely reminders of wedding anniversary dates or birthdays, in the event the driver forgets.
“We want drivers to feel that they are healthier staying in the car instead of on the outside,” a Nissan engineer said Wednesday at a test drive event outside Tokyo.
Nissan Motors plans to introduce air conditioners in its new cars that can spray vitamin C that can moisturize you skin as well as air purifiers developed by Sharp. And that’s not all: Nissan is also expecting to equip its cars with heating “easy chairs” that incorporate NASA research to enable better blood circulation. These chairs will reduce your chances of developing a back pain during long distance drives.
These health innovations were announced along with a slew of driver safety features the Japanese auto manufacturer wants to include in its upcoming cars. In the next two years or so, you will see a range of new safety features, including anti-collision technology, included in Nissan cars.
Over the years, the concept of automobiles has traversed past the traditional boundaries of transportation. And as competition among car makers increases day by day, consumers are being showered with more and more value added features.
“The emotional aspect of a car has become increasingly important and as customer needs diversify,” said Nissan engineer Kenichi Tanaka.
The anti-collision warning technology, which resembles the radar systems used by airplanes and ships, monitors the distance with a vehicle in front and can prevent collisions at forward speeds of up to 60 kilometers (40 miles) per hour.
The system reminds the driver to decelerate with the sound of a beep, and automatically slows down vehicle by raising the accelerator pedal and partial braking, Nissan officials revealed.
These updated design and technologies come as Nissan prepares itself for the launch of the of the all-electric Leaf in Japan and the United States towards the end of this year. A lot of Nissan’s green dreams are revolving around the success of Leaf. While Japanese rivals like Toyota and Honda have moved ahead in the green car race, Nissan currently offers only one hybrid, the Altima, which uses Toyota’s technology.
