Developing Advanced Car Navigation Systems
Alpine's car navigation systems find routes that avoid traffic jams and guide drivers smoothly to their destinations within the shortest possible time. This contributes to reduced fuel consumption due to inefficient driving and additional CO2 emissions due to prolonged idling in congested traffic. As research is underway on even more advanced systems that can avoid traffic jams through linkage with public infrastructure systems, car navigation systems are expected to play an even greater role. Through the development of advanced car navigation systems, Alpine wants to help reduce the environmental impact of automobiles.
In addition to avoiding traffic jams, Alpine's systems boast a variety of functions that support eco-driving: displaying automobile fuel control data, as well as monitoring and rating the way the driver uses the accelerator. The system will issue warnings against sudden acceleration/deceleration. Sudden acceleration/deceleration not only lowers fuel efficiency, but is also believed to be primarily responsible for the generation of CO2, which is thought to be a cause of global warming.
Alpine will remain committed to the development of products that are friendly to the environment.
Masaru Yagi
Manager, Product Planning Department
Featuring unique functions, which have been developed based on customer feedback, the "eco-guide" enjoys high popularity in the market. The latest model in the series also incorporates an eco-friendly product design, and uses mercury-free LED backlighting. We will continue to take environmental considerations into account for future product planning and development.
