Vehicle Collision Warning System with Data Recording Capability

This paper presents a discussion of the Eaton VORAD Technologies Model EVT-200 Vehicle Collision Warning system and the data recording capabilities of that system. The vehicle data management system and the accident reconstruction data system are described. The paper further discusses driver and vehicle experience based on actual customer utilization of the only radar collision warning system in production and on the road. The components and the general operation the collision warning system are presented. In addition, the paper discusses driver and management experience and feedback from users of VORAD systems and Eaton VORAD systems which have accumulated over 225,000,000 miles of highway operation on approximately 2500 vehicles and driven by over 3000 professional drivers.