Mirrors for cars will no longer blind spots ~ car loan

Prepare for race cars leading Le Mans 2013, Audi has developed a range of new technologies on the R8 e-tron model as electronic mirrors eliminate blind spots, more integrated steering wheel controls ...

Due to the participants after the Le Mans race car is the engine compartment should not be used inside rearview mirror as usual. Thus, a small rearview camera Audi mounted on the roof will collect the following image with wide angle 60 degrees and then transmitted to screens installed in the cockpit. This screen uses technology diode active matrix organic (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting), high-contrast 10 times but consumes 30% less energy than LCD screens.

                                    Audi's new technological applications in racing at Le Mans.

 
The advantage of this system than by conventional mirrors have a clear image, no vibration at high speeds, the car side blind spot is completely removed. So when passing other cars, racers can easily recognize the turn lane as well as accurately identify the enemy approaching from either side. Reportedly, Audi is testing the system mirrors on the Audi R8 e-tron e and promises applications in civil vehicles in the near future.

In addition to the new style mirrors, steering wheel of the car was built up to 13 buttons for functions such as adjusting brake force distribution, traction control, radio control, water pump for racers, control electronic systems and power buttons.

                                             The screen changes inside rearview mirror.

 
"The riders we have become familiar with the technologies that they support it as the indispensable equipment in the race car, help more complete active safety systems. Since Le Mans increasingly more intense so the technology will also help Audi win advantages in competition with rivals "- Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Director of Audi sports car, said.

 

                                   Audi steering wheel racing in 1999 (left) and current race cars.

 
Reportedly, Audi has improved the lighting capabilities of Le Mans race by lighting up increased from 85% in 2006, the car can help illuminate more than 800 meters away. Principle matrix beam current division allows light into separate beams, making driving in the opposite direction is not shining.