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U.S. Will Require All New Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems
The technology could help reduce fatal accidents.Traffic fatalities are one of the most persistent causes of death in the United States, and they are increasing despite technological advances such as warning and crash avoidance systems, and…
US to require all new vehicles to have robust automatic emergency braking
All new vehicles will be required to have a “more effective” version of automatic emergency braking (AEB) under a new rule proposed today by the US Department of Transportation. Around 90 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road today…
Tesla recalls almost all of its over 1 million cars in China over braking defect
Tesla Inc has recalled around 1.1 million electric cars, which is nearly all the vehicles it had sold in China, over braking defects. The recall means Tesla will now fix practically every car it has ever sold in China because of issues…
Tesla forced to “recall” 1.1 million vehicles in China to address braking problems
Tesla said that it would push an over-the-air software update to 1.1 million vehicles in China in response to a braking and acceleration problem, multiple outlets are reporting. China’s market regulator identified the issue as a “product…
China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks
China has ordered Tesla, the world’s dominant maker of electric vehicles, to recall 1.1 million vehicles, citing an issue with the acceleration and braking systems of certain models manufactured in China and abroad.China’s market regulator…
Cruise’s robotaxis are under investigation for sudden braking and blocking traffic
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into General Motors’ Cruise, citing incidents in which the company’s autonomous vehicles have blocked the road or caused rear-end collisions. NHTSA is…
Automatic emergency braking is not great at preventing crashes at normal speeds
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is pretty good at preventing low-speed rear-end crashes but kind of sucks when vehicles are traveling at more average speeds, according to new research from the American Automobile Association…
‘The economy is braking hard’ and CEO confidence is miserable, says billionaire investor Barry…
The U.S. economy is teetering on the brink of a serious downturn if the Federal Reserve doesn't pump the brakes on its rate hikes, billionaire CEO Barry Sternlicht said.The central bank has already raised interest rates four times this year…
Tesla hit with proposed class action over phantom braking issue
WILMINGTON, Delware: A California owner of a Tesla Model 3 sued the electric vehicle maker in a proposed class action over cars suddenly stopping for non-existent obstacles, calling it a "frightening and dangerous nightmare", according to…