All vehicles will be required to have enhanced automated emergency braking by 2029
All vehicles will be required to have enhanced automated emergency braking by 2029
By 2029, all new passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks in the U.S. will be required to have advanced automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems capable of functioning at speeds up to 62 mph and detecting pedestrians in both day and night conditions. This new rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to significantly enhance vehicle safety, potentially saving at least 360 lives and preventing over 24,000 injuries annually.
Current AEB technologies do not fully meet these new requirements, prompting concerns about whether automakers can achieve the necessary advancements within the five-year timeframe. Innovations such as using lidar sensors or thermal technology to improve night detection are being considered. Meanwhile, the NHTSA continues to address safety concerns, including an ongoing investigation into Honda vehicles for unintended AEB activations.