June 26, 2015 – Swedish automotive safety systems manufacturer Autoliv has revealed an interesting new braking technology that is designed to reduce a car’s stopping distance by up to 40 percent.
The braking technology, called Torricelli Brake, uses a vacuum induced plate – located underneath the vehicle – that deploys while heavy braking in speeds up to 70 km/h, and sucks down into the asphalt, which significantly reduces the car’s stopping distance.
It is worth mentioning that the system is still in its early stages and it is yet to be tested on roads infested with potholes and bumps. However, will it be as efficient on a dry surface as opposed to the wet surface in the video?