EV Magazine February 2023 | Page 10

LANE-CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

EVs aren ’ t just built to be more sustainable than internal combustion vehicles ( ICVs ); they also enable improved safety features with much easier application

One such technology is lane-control technology , which allows electric vehicles to automatically stay within the boundaries of a lane on a highway or other road .
There are several different types of lanecontrol functions that are commonly used in EVs .
• The first is lane-keeping assist , which uses sensors to detect when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane and automatically corrects its course . This can be especially useful when a driver is distracted or falls asleep at the wheel .
• On top of these two functions , some EVs also have lane-change assist , which can automatically change lanes when the driver indicates that they want to do so . This can be especially helpful in busy traffic , where it can be difficult for the driver to quickly and safely change lanes .
Overall , lane-control technology makes electric vehicles safer by helping to prevent collisions caused by lane-drifting . In addition to providing an extra layer of safety , this technology can also help to reduce driver fatigue and improve overall driving performance .
• Another common lane-control function is lane-departure warning , which alerts the driver when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane . This can help the driver to take corrective action before the vehicle actually leaves the lane , reducing the likelihood of a collision .
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