Volvo tests new safety technology

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Recently, sharp-eyed citizens in Copenhagen have had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the upcoming, sporty Volvo S60, which won't be introduced to the world until next year.

A disguised prototype of the new sedan model has been rolling through the streets of the Danish capital in order to test a groundbreaking new safety technology that can detect a pedestrian in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver doesn't react in time.

The new technology - Collision Warning With Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection - will be introduced with the new Volvo S60 in 2010. Volvo Cars' safety experts have been working with Pedestrian Detection technology for 10 years and test cars have been rolling all over the world - most recently in the busy streets of Copenhagen.

My Volvo brakes thump and the car shakes only after driving a half hour. Anyone w/ ideas on what is wrong?


The mechanic did not say anything bad that he can see. The car brakes are good for the city, however, when the unit + 30 miles to work and...


It is possible that the brake fluid should be changed. You did not mention how old your Volvo is, or how many miles you have. If you still have an owner's manual, read it. Especially the part...

Accident-Avoiding Autos - The 2010 Volvo S60 Brakes on Detection ...

I don’t really know the statistics for the number of people hit by a car each year, but I do know that often it’s not the driver’s fault. Pedestrians appear out of nowhere, whether they’re jaywalking or cycling.

The 2010 Volvo S60, however, incorporates futuristic technologies that can detect the position and direction of pedestrians around the car. It also tracks their velocity so that it can apply automatic brakes to avoid hitting the person in question.

The 2010 Volvo S60’s Pedestrian Detection System offers a huge safety advantage (not to mention, less chance of a lawsuit on your hands). Watch the video to see it in action!

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