Drivers who conquer the stick shift know the exact moment to switch gears. They keep an eye on the tachometer, or they simply listen to the sound of the engine.
But wouldn't it be amazing if the car just told you when to shift, say by vibrating the shifter?
Ford engineer Zach Nelson came up with this exact idea. Inspired by vibrating video game controllers, he designed a shifter that actually tells you when to change gears.
Check it out:
If you've ever wished your car could tell you what it wanted, you're gonna love this.
Real-time engine data, accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed all combine to find the best shifting point. And, at that exact moment: Bzzzzz—right at your fingertips.
Learn more about this cool, developing technology:
http://social.ford.com/
Revved up,
The Ford Social Team
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