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      05-29-2013, 06:27 AM   #2
ErnestHouse
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There are two separate sets of technology:
1) 5AT Active Cruise with Stop and Go
2) 5AS Active Driving Assistant

You can read about 5AT here: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...l_stop_go.html

5AS is new but if you read the ordering guide, you'll see it's simply a packaging of:
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Pedestrian Warning
City Collision Mitigation

City Collision Mitigation is new and if I had to guess, it's BMW's response to Audi, Volvo and others implementing automatic full-stop braking for collision avoidance under a certain speed for cars and pedestrians. I haven't found anything on it other than mentions in the trademark statements

I don't think 5AS is to be confused with "Pro Active Driving Assistant":
excerpted from http://www.bmw-mail.com/ics/bmw_arti...de&language=en

"The Pro Active Driving Assistant identifies information relating to speed limits, tight corners, and turn-offs from the navigation system, and calculates the point from which drivers can allow the car to coast most efficiently. This involves more than simply releasing the accelerator pedal – with a new function known as "active coasting”, the clutch automatically disengages, so the vehicle does not lose speed due to engine braking. Engine braking resumes when the driver lightly depresses the brake pedal, re-engaging the clutch. So ConnectedDrive provides the information, and EfficientDynamics uses it to cut fuel consumption. By linking these two intelligent systems in this way, BMW has managed to further increase driving enjoyment while protecting the environment. "
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