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Cockpit Electronics Hit the Road

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Today’s dashboard looks like the cockpit of a fighter jet, with a whole lot of consumer electronic gadgetry thrown in.

Anne L. Fischer, Senior Editor, [email protected]

The old adage “Keep your eyes on the road” has taken on new meaning, thanks to sophisticated in-car displays. Today’s instrument clusters tell you how fast you’re going, how much gas you have left, and whether your car is about to overheat or your right blinker is still on. But the traditional gauges have morphed into “infotainment” devices. Besides looking at the road, you can search Web sites, watch movies, check e-mail, look at maps and more. This might sound like staying on the road could be a challenge to today’s driver, but, fortunately, improved automotive design takes human cognitive...Read full article

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    Published: April 2009
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