Car without steering wheels or pedals

1997/07/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Garraioak

In cars of the future it will not be necessary to use the legs. The “futuristic” prototype presented by the Mercedes company has no pedals. F 200 Imagination is a totally revolutionary car driven only by hands. The prototype is replaced by special cranks. In this way, the legs are loose and do not have to make any effort.

To drive the car the crank must be moved to the left or right, moving forward or backwards to accelerate and brake. The cranks are located in the centre and doors, so the right passenger can also drive the car while the driver rests. This advancement is certainly very useful when it comes to long trips.

The crank commands are launched by an electronic control system and not by hydraulic or mechanical systems. This system provides greater security to the traveler by comparing received orders with theoretical values. For example, the car would not leave the road even if the driver was in a critical situation.