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It’s Time to Address the Real Costs of Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking
John Vaccaro has some interesting observations on trucking liability and how plaintiff attorneys are weaponizing the legal system — and some unusual ideas to address the problem.
The Meadville Tribune7h
Safety advocates fear Trump will drop long-sought rules to reduce fatal truck crashes
After decades of inaction, federal transportation officials have moved ahead with requiring new technologies to reduce crashes and fatalities involving large trucks. But the incoming administration co ...
Fisker resolves federal safety investigation into rollaway risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it has closed a preliminary investigation into Fisker over ...
Wired24d
Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They’ll Need to Work at 62 MPH
Here’s something to feel good about: Automatic emergency braking is one of the great car safety-tech success stories. Auto-braking systems, called AEB for short, use sensors including cameras ...
Vehicle Height Increases Dangers Of Speed—That’s Bad For Pedestrians
The faster a vehicle moves and the taller its front-end when it strikes a pedestrian , the more likely it is to inflict ...
Business Wire2d
Teledyne FLIR and VSI Labs Testing Shows How Thermal Imaging Helps Vehicle Makers Meet Nighttime AEB Federal Safety Standards
VSI Labs’ research vehicle, which included the latest automatic emergency braking (AEB) thermal camera from Teledyne FLIR OEM, successfully passed all tests, while three new 2024 vehicles failed two ...
Maine Public2d
Taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, even at low speeds, research finds
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows higher speeds are worse for pedestrians regardless of vehicle ...
What you need to know about your car’s braking system to avoid accidents
Your braking system is one of the most critical safety features in your car. A well-maintained braking system doesn’t just ...