Major automakers are fighting federal rules that require new safety systems by 2029.
A lobbying group representing manufacturers such as Toyota, GM and VW called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to repeal braking regulations.
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The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a consortium representing manufacturers, said the upcoming rules would be “virtually impossible with available technology,” according to Autoblog.
The rules approved by the NHTSA were established to force all automakers to implement safety technology that would assist drivers with emergency braking.
All new vehicles sold in the US would need to have standard automatic emergency braking, or AEB, by 2029.
These systems use sensors such as LIDAR and cameras to detect possible collisions and automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not act in time.
The NHTSA wanted vehicles to automatically apply brakes to prevent cars from hitting objects at up to 62 mph.
However, car manufacturers argue that these stringent requirements at higher speeds can lead to unintended consequences.
They say the systems can activate the brakes prematurely, leading to more rear-end collisions.
They also said it’s too expensive
“NHTSA’s action will require more expensive systems that will not improve driver or pedestrian safety,” said John Bozzella, CEO of the consortium, in a statement.
Additionally, automakers suggest that NHTSA adopt a European standard.
European regulations include braking detection for potential frontal collisions, driver warnings and automatic braking at lower speeds.
Safety advocates have complained that AEB performance needs to be improved.
Cameras and LIDAR technology have a harder time capturing the maneuvers of other vehicles when it’s dark, studies have found.
Advocates said new rules that force more research and development into the technology could help make roads safer.
The NHTSA said the new regulation could save at least 360 lives annually.
Another 24,000 road injuries could be avoided, the agency said.
How do autonomous cars work?
Self-driving cars use powerful sensors, algorithms, machine learning systems and processors.
They can create and maintain a map of the area around you based on various sensors situated in different parts of the car.
Radar sensors are used to track the positions of other cars.
Video cameras can detect traffic lights, read traffic signs, track other cars and watch pedestrians.
Sophisticated software processes all this information and plots the path the car should follow, sending instructions to the car’s actuators, which control acceleration, braking and steering.
Coded rules and object recognition help the software follow traffic rules and avoid obstacles.
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This is not the first time that automakers have incorporated more braking safety into their cars.
In 2016, 20 companies voluntarily agreed to make AEB standard on new models.
All 20 brands have implemented the technology in 95% of vehicle sales by the end of 2022.
NHTSA has not yet commented on the automaker’s latest request.
However, the agency has consistently said it expects to see significant safety benefits from advanced braking technology.
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