As health concerns increase, automotive gadgets proliferateAFP, LAS VEGASWith personal health a rising priority around the world, the auto industry is on the hunt for new gadgets and accessories to make the vehicle cockpit feel safer for the driver and passengers. The objective is to transform vehicles “into a sort of health cocoon,” Valeo SA chief executive officer Christophe Perillat told a news conference at the Las Vegas trade show. US company Luminar Technologies Inc demonstrates its collision avoidance system at CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday. CabinAir Sweden AB and Marelli Corp also showcased air purification systems that could be installed inside the cockpit or in a cup holder. The company was in Las Vegas to launch the technology for the US, where there are dozens of casualties each year due to hyperthermia.

Source: Taipei Times January 10, 2022 03:52 UTC