Bendix Responds to Proposed Safety Measures for Heavy Vehicles
The proposed rules call for electronic stability control systems to meet specific equipment and operational requirements.
Free ASE Webinar:Hybrid Electric Vehicle/EV Battery Safety
Join Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) safety author and ASE Master Technician Bob McGinn.
Safety Concerns With Self-Driving Vehicles Addressed During US Senate Committee Hearing
Pointing to a fatal Uber crash last year, a U.S. Senate committee recently focused on how to best address safety challenges involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) during a recent hearing. A self-driving Uber car in Tempe, Arizona, struck and killed a woman in 2018.
UL Establishes New Electric Vehicle Battery Laboratory To Advance Battery, Charging Systems Safety
The facility will be one of the most advanced in the world and will provide comprehensive EV battery testing and advisory services for EV automotive and battery manufacturers as well as top suppliers.
Survey: Drivers With Advanced Safety Tech In Vehicles Taking More Risks
Forty-two percent of drivers with lane-keeping assist technology stated they “frequently” or “sometimes” use video chat while driving compared to 20% who engaged in the risky behavior without the advanced technology.
DTNA Selects Bendix SafetyDirect For Video-Based Driver Safety Option On Certain Vehicles
Fleets running the Freightliner new Cascadia, equipped with the new Detroit Assurance 5.0 Suite of Safety Systems from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), will have this option, courtesy of SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS.
Latest Safety Tech On Vehicles Aims To Protect Pedestrians
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for pedestrians.
With Tougher Requirements, 57 Vehicles Clinch 2019 IIHS Safety Awards
Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Global Auto Startup Borgward Opens US Headquarters In Silicon Valley, Launches New AI Safety Platform For Autonomous Vehicles
“Our U.S. R&D center provides a crucial gateway for the brand’s entry into the North American market in 2021,” said Jason Yang, president and CEO, Borgward Group (pictured).
National Safety Council Reports Slight Dip In Motor Vehicle Deaths For First 6 Months Of 2018
Motor vehicle deaths for January through June 2018 totaled 18,720. The January through June figure for 2018 was down 1 percent from the final 2016 estimate.
