Date:06/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/06/stories/2008080652081900.htm

Business - Briefly

Nissan Motor unveils Eco pedal

CHENNAI: Nissan Motor Company has unveiled ane Eco pedal designed to assist drivers to become more fuel-efficient. According to a release, when the eco-pedal is on, each time the driver steps on the accelerator, a counter push-back control mechanism is activated if the system detects excess pressure, helping to indicate the driver that he/she could be using more fuel than required.