Toyota Improves Preventive Safety Performance of “Sora” FCEV Bus in Japan
Toyota City, Japan, August 6, 2019―
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota)
announces today the launch of its updated “Sora1” Fuel Cell Electrified Vehicle bus (FCEV bus) in August and improvements to its preventive safety performance.
Specifically, Toyota has improved the Sora’s preventive safety performance through the use of ITS functions (ITS: Intelligent Transport Systems).
Additionally, the Sora’s transportation capacity, speed, and punctuality have been expanded.
Preventive Safety Functions
ITS Connect Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication System (DSSS：Driving Safety Support Systems)
Infrastructure devices and vehicles share information on oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic lights to increase driver awareness.
1 Right-turn Collision Caution
When turning right at an intersection, the system activates an alert to indicate potential hazards for the driver, such as oncoming vehicles or pedestrians on the road.
2 Red Light Caution
When approaching a red light at an intersection, the system activates an alert if the driver does not ease off the accelerator or if the driver does not see the red light.
3 Red Light Deceleration Assist
When approaching an intersection and stopping for a red light is likely, the system encourages early deceleration.
4 Signal Change Advisory
In order to prevent delayed starts, a screen displays the remaining time until the traffic light changes.
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