PWS

Updated: January 5, 2025

Definition

Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) is a safety feature in electric and hybrid vehicles that generates artificial sound to alert pedestrians of the vehicle's presence at low speeds.

Category: Active Safety Systems

Electronic systems that actively monitor and intervene to enhance vehicle safety

The Pedestrian Warning System addresses the quiet operation of electric and hybrid vehicles by generating audible alerts to warn pedestrians and cyclists of the vehicle’s approach, especially important at low speeds.

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