US Government Mandates Automatic Emergency Brakes in All New Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new rules that would mandate automatic emergency braking systems in all new vehicles within three years. The new rules would increase the speeds at which they operate and also require pedestrian detection capability in light duty models. The regulations would require the feature to be able to avoid a collision autonomously up to 50 mph and up to 62 mph if the driver also reacts and hits the brake pedal. NHTSA estimates that the feature's availability will save 360 lives and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 each year.