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The crucial role of vehicle design in pedestrian safety

Auto Service World

Such technology is becoming standard in more vehicles, and NHTSA has mandated it for new vehicles starting in 2029. These systems have been shown to reduce pedestrian crash rates by 27 per cent, and even when they do not prevent crashes, they can lower injury severity by reducing impact speed, Cicchino wrote.

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NHTSA Issues New Standard for Automatic Emergency Braking

Tomorrow's Technician

by September 2029. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, FMVSS127, that makes automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger cars and light trucks weighing up to 10,000 lbs.

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Psyche Spacecraft Opens Its Eyes for the First Time in Space and All It Sees Is This

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That will change though went a mission launched from Earth reaches it in 2029. Somewhere in the vastness of space a relatively large asteroid called Psyche is floating with no apparent goal. Named after the asteroid itself, the Psyche spacecraf. continue reading. )

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Matching the right jumbo OTR tire to its mega-machine is no small task

Tire Review Magazine

per year from 2024 to 2029.” “Driven by the demand for non-ferrous metals and energy, the demand for OTR — mine, construction, and ports and handling — is expected to continue to grow. It will reach about $16 billion in 2024 and will grow by about 5.6%

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Canada Announces New EV Availability Standard

Tomorrow's Technician

billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029. The Government of Canada has taken a significant step towards increasing the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) by finalizing its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. To support the transition to electric transportation, the Canadian government has committed $1.2

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Canada Announces New EV Availability Standard

Brake & Front End

billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029. The Government of Canada has taken a significant step towards increasing the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) by finalizing its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. To support the transition to electric transportation, the Canadian government has committed $1.2

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Matching the right jumbo OTR tire to its mega-machine is no small task

Tire Review Magazine

per year from 2024 to 2029.” “Driven by the demand for non-ferrous metals and energy, the demand for OTR — mine, construction, and ports and handling — is expected to continue to grow. It will reach about $16 billion in 2024 and will grow by about 5.6%

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