Abstract This article discusses a mirror replacement system designed for commercial vehicles. According to Continental AG (CAG), four megatrends are emerging in the automotive industry. Every successful automotive product must serve at least one of these trends. In the case of camera monitor systems (CMS), the demands of two trends are met: safe and clean mobility. Based on several aerodynamic studies a side-view mirror replacement can reduce the fuel consumption of up to 2.9 %. Besides the field of view (FOV) restrictions current mirror technologies have to observe the surroundings, the article also outlines forward-FOV obstructions. Limitations of conventional mirrors under low light conditions are also mentioned as well as challenges camera monitor systems have. In this article the author discusses technical limitations as well as application-specific demands by illustrating the advantages for drivers of camera monitor systems over conventional mirrors. The technical concept of the ProViu®Mirror outlined in the article is CAG’s version of a camera monitor system.
CMS Concept for Commercial Vehicles: Optimized Fuel Efficiency and Increased Safe Mobility
1st ed. 2016
2016-01-01
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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