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Automakers Sue DOT Over Automatic Emergency Braking Regulation

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The lawsuit, meanwhile, asks the court to overturn a new regulation requiring all vehicles to have automatic emergency braking by 2029. The automakers have already asked the NHTSA, which introduced the new rule,
The article from TopSpeed discusses a lawsuit filed by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers like General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen, against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The lawsuit challenges a new regulation set to take effect by September 2029, which mandates that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems capable of preventing collisions at speeds up to 62 mph and detecting pedestrians in both daylight and darkness. The automakers argue that the technology required to meet these standards, particularly for pedestrian detection at night, is not yet mature enough for widespread implementation. They claim that the regulation could lead to unintended consequences like increased vehicle costs, potential safety issues due to false activations, and could hinder the development of more advanced safety technologies. The lawsuit seeks to have the regulation revised or delayed, highlighting the potential negative impacts on both the automotive industry and consumers.

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