Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Automatic Emergency Braking in Heavy Trucks: A Major Step Towards Safer Roads
August 22, 2023
In our last blog post, we discussed the upcoming requirement for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in cars and light trucks by 2029. Today, we’re excited to share news about a similar proposal for heavy vehicles, which could significantly impact road safety and potentially reduce the number of
