Dearborn plays pivotal role in testing latest Ford SYNC technology

Thursday, October 23, 2008 | Source: metromode
Surprise, surprise, the latest in automotive technology advances are coming from the likes of Ford and its SYNC services. What is pleasantly surprising is how Dearborn is playing a major part in the development of those services.

The Dearborn Police Department's 911 operators responded to emergency calls from test vehicles that had been equipped with the latest in the SYNC services -- 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Reports. The 911 Assist connects motorists with local 911 operators when an airbag is deployed or during a rear-end collision. The idea is to minimize emergency response time.

The Vehicle Health Reports feature offers on-demand notifications to motorists who can use them to monitor the health of their vehicles. These new features have been installed in Dearborn Police cars for recent testing and will be used (for free) in Ford's 2009 vehicles.

Source: Randy Coble, spokesman for the city of Dearborn
Writer: Jon Zemke
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