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Feds reject auto industry plea, keep automatic emergency braking rule intact

The U.S. Department of Transportation has decided not to alter its proposed rule on automatic emergency braking systems for new vehicles, despite requests from the auto industry for more lenient standards. The rule, set to be implemented by September 2029, mandates that all new cars and light trucks must include automatic emergency braking systems capable of stopping to avoid a collision at speeds up to 62 mph and detecting pedestrians in both daylight and darkness. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers, had sought a delay in the pedestrian detection requirement and a reduction in the speed threshold, arguing that the technology was not yet mature enough to meet these standards effectively. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) emphasized the importance of these safety features in reducing traffic fatalities, particularly among pedestrians, and maintained the rule as proposed.

Read the Full Detroit News Article at [ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/11/25/feds-reject-auto-industry-plea-keep-emergency-braking-rule-intact/76571574007/ ]