• Technology alerts drivers to rear-end collision risks while driving on highways and increases vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance.
• Driver safety: existing driving control technology is linked to front cameras and rear side radar sensors.
• New defensive driving solution for rear vehicles promotes safety against frontal collisions, reinforcing the competitiveness of mobility technology.

Smart Cruise Control is a technology that alerts drivers to possible collisions (Photo: Disclosure)

Hyundai Mobis recently announced in South Korea the development of Smart Cruise Control (SCC) technology, designed to increase safety on highways.

The new feature incorporates a rear safety control system capable of alerting the driver and automatically maintaining a safe distance when a vehicle approaches too closely from behind. To do this, it uses sensors such as rear radars and front cameras, integrated into the steering control system.

Situations in which a vehicle approaches quickly from behind are common on highways and can create a sense of risk or even cause collisions. With this in mind, Mobis has developed defensive driving technology that anticipates the movements of these vehicles, helping to steer the car away from dangerous situations. This active control detects rear threats in real time.

This technology works when the driver uses the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) function on the highway. This makes it possible to detect that an approaching vehicle is approximately ten meters or less away. First, an audible signal will be emitted or a visual warning will be displayed on the dashboard. If the situation persists after a certain amount of time, the vehicle will automatically increase speed to maintain a safe distance. During this time, rear side sensors detect the movement of the vehicle behind. Meanwhile, the front camera recognizes the lane and the vehicle ahead to assist in safe acceleration.

Some global automakers already apply safety technology to prevent rear-end collisions on a large scale. When a rear-end collision is about to happen, the system issues a warning and adjusts the tension of the seat belts in preparation for the impact. However, these functions are not yet advanced enough for the vehicle to control itself autonomously. Hyundai Mobis has improved its technology to allow vehicles to independently adjust the distance between the front and rear vehicles and avoid dangerous situations.

Mobis plans to further expand the scope of autonomous control for defensive driving against rear vehicles. Currently, the company is developing a lane change function to escape dangerous situations, as well as an acceleration control function that allows the vehicle to accelerate on its own. “We will actively protect the safety of mobility users by providing solutions that can intelligently handle not only front safety but also dangerous situations caused by rear vehicles while driving,” said Jung Soo-kyung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Automotive Electronics Business Unit.

There is no forecast yet for when the new technology will be available in vehicles sold in the Brazilian market.

About Hyundai Mobis

Founded on July 1, 1977, Hyundai Mobis is a Hyundai Group company, which manufactures automotive parts based in Seoul, South Korea. By offering high-quality products, technologies and services, Hyundai Mobis has strengthened its position in the automotive parts industry to become the sixth largest global automotive parts supplier by 2023. Today, Hyundai Mobis has more than 30,000 employees, with more than two-thirds of them based outside of Korea in subsidiaries around the world. In Brazil, Hyundai Mobis had its plant established in 2012 at the Automotive Park of Piracicaba (SP), starting its activities in September of the same year. With more than 600 employees, Hyundai Mobis has two operational units and one administrative unit in the country. Visit the institutional website (www.hyundaimobis.com.br) and our social media networks Facebook (www.facebook.com/hyundaimobis), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hyundaimobisbr), YouTube (www.youtube.com/@hyundaimobisbr) e LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-mobis/).

About Hyundai Motor Brasil/ Hyundai Motor Central & South Americas

Hyundai Motor Brasil has been present in the country since 2012, when it opened its plant in Piracicaba (SP). With 3,200 employees, it is responsible for manufacturing and marketing the HB20 compact vehicle range and the Creta compact SUV. Recently, it began to coordinate everything from imports to final distribution of the brand’s complete vehicle portfolio in the country. From Brazil, Hyundai manages commercial operations for the Central and South American region, exporting to neighboring countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. To find out more about Hyundai and its products in Brazil, visit hyundai.com.br. You can also keep up to date with the brand on social media: Facebook (facebook.com/hyundaibr), Instagram (instagram.com/hyundaibr), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/hyundai-motor-brasil), TikTok (tiktok.com/@hyundaibr) and YouTube (youtube.com/hyundaibr).

About Hyundai Motor Company

Founded in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in more than 200 countries with about 120,000 employees dedicated to addressing mobility challenges worldwide. Based on the brand vision “Progress for Humanity,” Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into an intelligent mobility solutions provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring revolutionary solutions, while looking for open innovation to develop future mobility services. Seeking a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue to employ its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles equipped with the highest technology in electrification, leading the hydrogen fuel cell industry. More information about Hyundai Motor Company and its products can be found at worldwide.hyundai.com or globalpr.hyundai.com.