Volvo Blis Wins Autocar Safety And Technology Award

One thing that car manufacturers should be happy about receiving prestigious awards. This joy can be reflected by Volvo executives after BLIS was given a grand prize Coach. Volvo Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), an innovation introduced by the advanced safety car to prevent road accidents has won Autocar Safety and Technology for the award this year. BLIS was the first system of its kind in the automotive sector. It uses smart digital camera system, which incorporates the car door mirrors continuous monitoring of the area controlled by the car for other obstacles and obstructions. When the system detects other vehicles, sends alerts to the driver, emitting an orange light in the A-pillar near the door mirror. Security Gadget "The Volvo BLIS system is the simplest, most useful, original and intuitive way to reach the production line over the years. Along with its economy, which means that owners use and benefit of it, "said Charles Hallett, editor. Coach Volvo believes that the prevention of accidents occur in the first place is as important as reducing the number of accidents and fatalities, and as the leader in the field of car safety, Volvo will actively developing new safety technologies. Preview of the Volvo BLIS system in its Safety Concept Car in 2001, so now we are excited to see this technology in production, "said Ingrid Skogsmo, Director of Volvo's safety during awarding.Despite the presence of mirrors The vehicles are at risk of blind spots. As a matter of fact, these risks can cause traffic accidents, especially when changing lanes. Therefore, Volvo BLIS delivered to the automotive market to their advantage. The system is active at all speeds above 10 km / h and was designed to alert drivers of vehicles moving in the area controlled by a maximum of 20 miles per hour, plus 70 km / h slower or faster than vehicle.The car driver finds that the additional visual information that is provided by the BLIS system is practically useful for improving road safety. BLIS now offers the full range including the new C30, Volvo SportsCoupe. Volvo V40 car parts, for example, are upgraded to welcome this unique technology the automaker.