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Prodrive Technologies’ optical sensor drives clean air in the car
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Prodrive Technologies has developed a sensor that can measure dust particles in and around a car. With this data, car manufacturers can improve the air quality in the vehicle. Production is already in full swing.
The driving experience is of paramount importance to car manufacturers, especially those in the upper echelon. With beautiful lighting and first-class audio systems, they hope to trump the interior of the competition and convince potential buyers. Relatively new is the option to monitor and regulate the air quality inside the cabin. After all, if the truck in front of you suddenly accelerates, it’s very nice if the ventilation system switches quickly and automatically to internal circulation.
To achieve that, sensors are needed that can quickly and accurately measure the particulate matter in the air, both inside and outside the car. Prodrive Technologies has risen to that challenge and recently started volume production of its PM2.5 sensor for several German car brands. It’s not yet known when Dutch car buyers can select the air quality sensor as an option, but it will not be long.
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