A Look At The Tech Inside The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - The Inquisitr
A handful of the tech in their upcoming car seems like it should belong in a science-fiction movie, with Jalopnik reporting that one particularly high-tech system will activate a biological response to protect occupants’ hearing during a crash. The new E-Class also packs in some interesting cruise control features, such as detecting the speed limit automatically by reading roadsigns, keeping the car cruising along at the limit, Drive reports. One feature that may raise some questions in the security-minded is the ability to use your phone to unlock the Mercedes’ doors using NFC technology. According to Car and Driver, users can simply hold their phone to the door handle to unlock it before stepping inside. One other interesting inclusion by Mercedes is a new way of warning other drivers about road hazards. The car-to-car communication system allows E-Class drivers to warn each other of accidents and other hazards, keeping each other informed of any adverse road conditions. Car and Driver also reports that work is being done to bring about a universal standard for car-to-car. Source: www.inquisitr.com
