This was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). for cars. These standards include a mandate for advanced automatic braking systems for all new cars, which manufacturers must comply with by 2029. That’s only five years.
This applies to all passenger cars and light trucks under £10,000. Automatic emergency braking systems must be able to bring a vehicle traveling at 62 mph to a complete stop without avoiding a collision. These systems will have to account for oncoming pedestrians at speeds up to 45 mph in both day and night conditions.
Automatic emergency brakes use multiple sensors, lasers and cameras to detect collisions. When an accident is imminent, the system automatically brakes or applies brake assist to help the driver stop quickly and safely. It should be noted that manufacturers already include these systems in 90 percent of new cars , but many of these instruments do not comply with MPH limits as mentioned above. Most manufacturers should be able to meet these requirements with software updates, NHTSA says.
The federal agency estimates these new rules will prevent more than 360 traffic deaths a year and reduce the severity of more than 24,000 injuries. People are also expected to save a lot of money on property damage. Cathy Chase, President of Highway and Vehicle Safety Advocates, said the new rules are “a huge win for all consumers and public safety.” It was over In the US alone in 2023, and that’s actually a slight decrease from last year.
However, the actual auto industry is not as bullish on the mandate. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a lobbying group that works on behalf of automakers, urged NHTSA to consider other options. One of the main suggestions is to lower the speed limit in certain cases, as the group says, “Significant hardware and software changes will be needed to achieve a level of performance currently unattainable by any production vehicle.”
To this end, tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that these systems to adequately comply with the mandate. The research team said it tested crash avoidance systems in 10 small SUVs up to speeds of 43 mph. could not stop in time to avoid a crash in the most challenging test scenarios. The Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V were the best performers on the market.
Like large trucks, heavy trucks may also get their own mandate in the near future. NHTSA is currently working with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the truck safety agency, to develop similar standards for trucks.
