Before you start the car you have to provide a breathalizer sample that is analysed by the car. If you blow over the car won't start
Filed in: car gadgetWhether it's design, technology or pure functionality, innovation has always been our philosophy, and the Alcokey is no exception. There's never been any doubt that we're absolutely committed to safety, but putting our hearts and souls into building the safest cars that money can buy isn't always enough.
Last year, 15% of deaths on British roads involved drivers who were over the legal limit, so we've taken it upon ourselves to try and help reduce this figure by means of the Saab Alcokey. This cutting-edge development is based on existing Saab anti-theft technology, the Alcokey comprises of a small mouthpiece in the key fob and an electronic control unit inside the car. The driver breathes into the mouthpiece and, if the breath sample contains more alcohol than the legal limit, the engine is immobilised.
A prototype of the Alcokey is currently being tested in the Saab 9-5, and once reliability and accuracy has been verified, a pocket-sized version will be produced. President and CEO of Saab, Peter Augustsson, says "we are an innovative brand and in that tradition the Alcokey concept is a very practical and efficient solution. It will help those who want to be sure they only get behind the wheel when they are fit to drive."
No comments:
Post a Comment