Automatic Driving Assistant Provides Money-Saving Tips Based On Driving Behavior
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Automatic.com has just launched an accessory called the Automatic Link which connects to your car’s on-board computer, via an industry-standard connector. From there, the Automatic Link sends information over Bluetooth 4.0 (which uses less power than previous versions) to a smartphone via an app. At the moment, only iOS is supported, but Automatic has planned an Android version “in the fall”.
Automatic Driving Assistant uses real-world data from the car’s on-board computer to provide feedback on factors that impact fuel consumption (and therefore money) like speed, braking and acceleration. Typically, each car has its own optimum fuel efficiency speed, so the app can keep an eye on whether or not you are driving close to it. Sudden accelerations are also known to consume much more fuel than smooth accelerations. (more…)
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