As we said before, the newly launched Neoplan Cityliner Platinum Edition is equipped with the OptiView electronic rearview mirror system, which uses a significant reduction in the posterior wind resistance coefficient. Paired with a 360-degree bird's-eye view imaging system, it is convenient for drivers to observe the surrounding conditions of the whole vehicle. Recently, it was reported that Mann's entire range of city buses will be equipped with this electronic rearview mirror system, including the all-electric MAN Lion's City E.
Old friend Neoplan entered China as early as 1986 and established Beijing North Huade Neoplan Bus Co., Ltd. The company introduced German Neoplan bus technology and launched the Northern Neoplan bus series models.
Neoplan was acquired by the MAN Group in 2001 and is now part of Mann's Neoman Automobile Company. Therefore, it is reasonable to carry the OptiView electronic rearview mirror system with Mann's vehicle.
Speaking of electronic rearview mirror systems, mann was actually launched as early as the 2018 IAA Hannover International Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany. At that time, the company introduced the all-electric, low-entry concept truck Mann CitE, which was equipped with an electronic rearview mirror system, then called the rearview mirror replacement system. Mann's electronic rearview mirror has been advancing for more than three years now, so how does the current OptiView electronic rearview mirror system perform? Let's take a look.
With the gradual promotion of electronic rearview mirror systems, most drivers have begun to gradually accept this change and drive vehicles more safely and conveniently with the help of the new system. This system is especially popular in urban environments with complex road conditions and dense personnel, after all, buses can be very close to pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and electric vehicles.
In the past, this situation was a great test of the driver's experience and ability, but now it is basically possible to pass by just by carefully observing the electronic rearview mirror. Since its inception in 2018, the electronic rearview mirror has included the functions of rear view, wide angle and downward view, reducing the blind spot of the field of view.
The latest OptiView electronic rearview mirror system adopts a dual-camera configuration on one side, and the image of the vehicle's side and rear area is transmitted in real time to the two electronic displays in the car through high-resolution video streaming, so that the driver can more accurately control the surrounding conditions of the vehicle.
A-pillar electronic display in the main driving area
Electronic display in front of the A-pillar in the co-driver area and front mirror in the car
The OptiView system, which is intended to be used on city buses, abandons the electronic front mirror and instead uses a traditional optical reflector mounted on top of the co-driver in the car. I personally think that the advantage is that the number of electronic displays is reduced, and the driver can observe directly; the disadvantage is that there is still a problem that the blind area of the traditional front mirror is larger than that of the electronic front mirror, and the blind spot will be increased when installed in the car. The electronic display in front of the A-pillar in the main driving area is decent, but the electronic display in the co-pilot area moves forward from the A-pillar. I like this small adjustment because it reduces the swing of the driver's head and thus improves the speed of reaction to unexpected situations.
In addition to these, the new system provides the driver with better visibility in rain, snow and at night. The camera equipped with the new system will be adjusted according to the actual situation, and when the headlights of the vehicle appear glare at night or when the light is poor, the system can also ensure that it is clear in the driver's eyes and does not lose the visibility of the rearview mirrors. And the new system adds a heating function to the exterior camera, increasing the camera's resistance to rain and snow.
Finally, the clichéd fuel-saving performance, with buses using the OptiView electronic rearview mirror system reducing air resistance by about 10 percent. Reducing drag is about increasing power and reducing fuel consumption, what could be more popular with customers than this? The wind resistance model in the image above is not Mann's vehicle, but a Neoplan Cityliner model that has been in full operation for some time.
The OptiView electronic rearview mirror system has become standard on Mann's city buses, and the technology will also be gradually rolled out on Mann's trucks. In the future, it is possible that all MAN vehicles will use this system to bring a safer driving experience to the driver and provide a boost to road traffic and transportation safety. So what do you want to say, or want to know about the brand model, welcome to leave a message, build a building and tell me.