Report: State and Federal Officials Are Asleep at the Wheel on AV Safety
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"We have concerns about this technology now — not even considering how complex it might someday become," said one report author.
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Study: Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Fail At Deadliest Crash Speeds
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The automatic emergency braking systems that will soon come standard on nearly all new cars don't reliably prevent crashes at the high speeds at which the overwhelming majority of roadway deaths occur, a new study finds.
Fed. AV Crash Report Underscores How Little We Know About Robocar Safety
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Cars with advanced vehicle automation systems are involved in far more crashes than previously known — and automakers should be compelled to provide far more data to federal regulators to provide a clearer picture of the impact of this emerging technology on U.S. roads, safety advocates say.
Why Apple Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Turn a Car Dashboard into an iPhone
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Apple's new CarPlay dashboard (!) is prompting a conversation about why regulators aren't taking action on "infotainment" systems that induce the very dangerous driving that manufacturers claim will do the opposite.
Ford’s Geofenced ‘Speed Limiters’ Might Not Cut Road Deaths As Much As You Think
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The trouble with this "smart" tech, though, is that drivers can easily outsmart it — and that's by the company's and regulators' own design.
Advocates: It’s Time To Tell NHTSA to Make Cars Safer For Walkers
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For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators are taking steps to help ensure vehicles are safer for those outside cars. Here are a few important aspects of this complex issue and how you can comment.