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Cruise control that guides you towards a speed rather than setting it absolutely

Problem: Cruise control in cars is a switch. It’s awkward and jerky to reduce speed or get back up to cruise speed.

Solution: A cruise control that doesn’t actually set speed, but instead makes the accelerator pedal stiffer or looser such that leaving a foot resting on the pedal will cause the car to go at cruise speed. When at the right speed, the pedal is stiff to push down but very light to release. When above cruise speed the pedal starts to push back, and when below it the pedal becomes easier to press further down. You can now get a feel for the cruise speed you set, without that car controlling the throttle.

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  1. Tony
    March 13th, 2009 at 10:54 | #1

    I get the idea, but one of the things I like about cruise is the ability to stretch or move your legs on a long journey to stay comfortable.

    Furthermore, it’s always funny to drive a few miles in the passenger seat too which you would not be able to do anymore…

  2. Tom Rae
    March 13th, 2009 at 10:58 | #2

    It isn’t thus on all cars, mine is very smooth inoperation and consequently it is an economic mode of travelling. Higher powered cars tend to more “switchy” in my experience. Not much point in fixing something that is not bust!

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