Tesla wants side mirrors replaced by cameras

Posted on 01-04-2014 at 22:56 by bart_m – 41 Comments”

That crazy floppy ears on the side of a car are far too old-fashioned for Tesla. In addition, the cars are even more efficient with ‘cameraspiegels’.

Before Tesla its fleet of cameraspiegels can, this must first be approved by the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This club is now the request of Tesla and other car manufacturers, the mirrors are replaced with cameras.

According to Tesla to operate the digital door as well as the conventional variant, and they are also more aerodynamic. Because of this, it will consume less power or fuel, and the range of course, higher.

The Volkswagen XL1 is already running with cameras in place of rearview mirrors. For this car in a number of countries made an exception. All other cars must have mirrors to run, but having regard to the proposal from Tesla and similar developments can soon be once more to change in the future. (via: autonews.com)