New Accelerator Pedal to Improve Fuel Consumption

Ever worry that cars are becoming more and more complicated and driving is becoming more and more electronically assisted? Well things are going to get pushed further, as Continental AG announced it is working on an accelerator pedal which will reduce fuel consumption and cut CO2 emissions, says autonews.com.

The new pedal comes as an alternative to other systems meant to reduce fuel consumptions like blinking lights or weird sounds telling you to shift into the next gear.
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