Despite existing technology capable of saving lives, a consortium of automakers has resisted making automated emergency braking standard equipment. This resistance is consistent with over a century of similar behavior, with companies often only adopting safety features under legal pressure. A recent lawsuit aims to repeal a new safety rule set by NHTSA that could significantly reduce crash fatalities. While the industry claims implementation costs are prohibitive, safety experts argue that the benefits greatly outweigh these concerns. The U.S. has a much higher per capita car crash death rate compared to other wealthy countries, underscoring the urgency of enhanced safety measures.
A lawsuit filed by the auto industry's leading lobbying group seeks to repeal a safety rule that would make automated emergency braking standard equipment in all cars.
The new US rule isn't a diktat from a nannying European Union; it's a homegrown one... and is even tougher to meet than a similar EU law.
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