Active pedal communicates via haptic signals with the driver

This kind of communication bypasses the in any case very stimulus-saturated optical and acoustic communication levels and reaches the driver directly, e.g. through vibration or knocking of the accelerator pedal. Typical features include the support of distance warning systems, speed-related applications and other assistants. Deployment in combination with efficiency parameters is possible too, especially in big vehicle fleets.
An uneconomic driving style can be linked both to an indication of increased fuel consumption as well as an indication to change the drive systems in hybrid or electric vehicles.

Magnetic kick-down assists foot support and prevents unintentional gear changing.
In modern commercial vehicles in particular the kick-down plays a crucial role in selecting gears in automatic transmissions. AB Elektronik’s magnetic version, which creates effective added value with regard to fuel economy and ergonomics, has proven its worth here.

The magnetic force provided ensures that the kick-down is not triggered even on bad roads, e.g. by any unintentional foot rocking. This means the driver can relax with his foot on the pedal without causing any potential false actuation - a significant ergonomic advantage on long trips. This cannot be achieved with mechanical solutions and unintentional gear changing occurs repeatedly whenever the pedal engine control receives the signal that acceleration is to be initiated. This leads to increased fuel consumption and wear. When deliberately exceeded the magnetic kick-down effects a safe change in gear, due to the combination of the steep edge forces in this kind of kick-down and the specially adjusted programming of the sensor signal curve.