GM Continuous Safety Tour to show newest safety features
General Motors will be highlighting some of their safety innovations on the GM Continuous Safety Tour that visits Reliant Park in Houston on Thursday, June 28, and Friday, June 29. The spotlight would most probably be on the Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication.
In fact, this system will be demonstrated in a two-car scenario that will show how these vehicles can alert drivers and automatically activate the braking system during panic situations. The new technology features the first wireless all-around, instantaneous driver advisory system and the first wireless automated collision-avoidance system.
“Driving is a very complex task. Knowing where the other guy is and where he’s headed can be as critical as being in control of your own vehicle,” said Larry Burns, GM vice president, Research & Development and Strategic Planning. “V2V technology gives drivers a sixth sense to know what’s going on around them to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow.”
Another technology that will be featured is the StabiliTrak electronic stability control in a GMC Acadia, which is GM’s newest and safest vehicles. All GM retail cars and trucks sold in the U.S. will have this technology standard by the end of 2010.
“GM is implementing automotive technology that’s been proved to help save lives,” said Bob Lange, GM executive director of Structure and Safety Integration. “We are committed to making our vehicles and roads safer for all passengers.”
Aside from these newest technology, GM is also proud of their braking technology that takes a large part in any of their safety innovations.