Toyota today announced its intention to add a break override system (also known as a "smart brake" or "smart throttle") to new vehicles to prevent the problems that have spurred recalls of millions of Toyota vehicles. The system causes the automobile's computer to automatically slow the engine when the break is applied. The vehicles are currently set up in such a fashion that if one were to press the brake pedal and gas pedal at the same time, the car would simultaneously increase the engine speed and apply the breaks, creating a potentially unsafe condition. This technology could prevent accidents due to stuck accelerator pedals and jammed floor mats. Other manufacturers, such as Chrysler, Mercedes, and Volkswagon, already employ this technology. For Bloomberg's report on the news, see the embedded video.
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