US Government Proposes Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking for New Vehicles

The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require all new cars and SUVs to come equipped with automatic emergency braking systems that could avoid crashes at high speeds and protect pedestrians, even in the dark. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the technology could save more than 300 lives a year and help to avoid 24,000 injuries. The proposal represents one of the most significant efforts to update car safety rules in years and would be a clear example of how technology could help human drivers.