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In Japan, Your Nissan Helps You Drive Efficiently

by Michael Graham Richard, Gatineau, Canada on 02. 5.08
Cars & Transportation

Nissan Carwings Navigation system

Nissan just announced that users of its popular CARWINGS navigation system (only in Japan for now) will now have access to a new service called "Eco-Drive and You". There are three main components: 1) Eco-drive check, which shows your average fuel consumption, trends in fuel economy, a history and comparison with the last 2 records; 2) Eco-drive ranking, which shows your average fuel economy history and compares it with other CARWINGS members with the same car model, and displays annual fuel expenses and savings; 3) Driving Advice via audio guidance, various tips on more efficient driving.

Please Nissan, don't keep this technology Japan-only! Real-time feedback has proven to be very effective in making people more efficient drivers (in the Toyota Prius, for example). It's a lot easier to improve if you know exactly how you're doing... ::Nissan Press Release, via ::Green Car Congress. See also: ::We Want Fuel Economy Feedback in All Cars, ::Toyota to Introduce "Eco Drive" Indicator, ::Nissan to Develop Own Hybrid Technology

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Sounds like a great idea. I wonder when will this be introduced in U.S. and Canada.

jump to top Smelly Feet says:

this low cost option is already available right now

www.scangauge.com
www.scangaugecanada.com

Will show instant MPG (L/100km)
current trip MPG
today's MPG
and MPG since the last fill-up.

Will clear "check-engine" codes

Will show readings from every sensor on the engine.

To me it was the best purchase I ever made, showing me where I got bad MPG over my trip to work.

fit in every car made after 1996, installation took less than 1 minute including finding where is the OBD2 connector under the console. no screwdriver or tool needed. it's simply plug-and-play

jump to top Smog says:

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