Ola is reportedly developing an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for its electric S1 Pro scooter in India.
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The ADAS system will be equipped with hardware and software to provide riders with maps and road-related information.
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The system will also offer features like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and pedestrian detection.
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The small display attached at eye-level above the headlight of the scooter will trace the trajectory of the EV on the road.
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The screen will be roughly the size of a mobile screen and will be mounted on a metal stand next to the speedometer.
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Ola has not revealed any further details about the ADAS system and will share more information in a tech demo soon.
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Ola is aiming to make the journeys of two-wheeler riders in India safer and reduce the number of accidents.
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The company had sold over 25,000 electric scooters as of December 2021, claiming 30% share of India's electric vehicle market.
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Road accidents are a major cause of concern in India, with thousands of people losing their lives every year.
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Ola had faced setbacks in the sales of its S1 Pro scooter last year after a fire incident in Pune, but has since resumed sales with improved safety features.
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