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The crucial role of vehicle design in pedestrian safety

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Image credit: Depositphotos.com The design of vehicles, including their size, shape, and technological features, profoundly affects the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, according to Jessica Cicchino, senior vice president of research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The prevalence of SUVs on U.S.

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Automatic Emergency Braking Tech To Become Mandatory on New Cars Sold in the US From 2029

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The NHTSA finalized a rule that requires automatic emergency braking systems to be installed on all new passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the US by 2029. The new rule is estimated to save over 360 lives and prevent 24,000 injuries every year. continue reading. )

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Automated Braking Will Be Required In Every New Car By 2029

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Starting in 2029, all new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made a bold move on Monday to notify automakers that within five years they will all be mandated to include technology in cars that is already widespread, if not 100 percent adopted. market will be required to… Read more.

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7% hike in wholesale vehicle volumes likely in 2024 before brief dip

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Overall wholesale vehicle volumes are expected to increase more than 7% this year before dipping slightly in 2025 then resuming a climb toward an annual pace of 12 million units, according to a Cox Automotive forecast. million by 2029. The company projects 11.4 million wholesale units this year, up from 10.6 from the trough of 2022.

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NHTSA Issues New Standard for Automatic Emergency Braking

Tomorrow's Technician

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. by September 2029. Adoption of the full collision avoidance (e.g.

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Canada Announces New EV Availability Standard

Tomorrow's Technician

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. billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029. billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029.

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Canada Announces New EV Availability Standard

Brake & Front End

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. billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029. billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029.