r Dominic LeBlanc will lead discussions with U.S. counterparts. Carney said Canada also plans to pursue additional trade agreements next year and has updated provincial leaders on the talks. The U.S. has raised concerns ahead of the USMCA review, including Canada’s dairy policies, restrictions on alcohol, digital services laws, and some provincial procurement measures. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said issues involving Mexico will a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/20

Mitsubishi Electric technology detects intoxication, provides driver alerts, interventions On December 15, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed a technology that accurately detects intoxication levels indicated by driver distraction and drowsiness, and provides driver alerts and vehicle-control interventions to help prevent alcohol-related accidents. The system has been verified for compliance with U.S. and European a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

CES 2026: TrinamiX and AUMOVIO to unveil non-invasive blood alcohol measurement solution BASF announced that TrinamiX GmbH and AUMOVIO SE (Formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental) will demonstrate a non-invasive blood alcohol measurement solution for private and commercial vehicles at the TrinamiX booth at CES 2026. The system combines trinamiX’s expertise in spectroscopy and optical sensing with AUMOVIO’s specialists in vehicle s...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

tely. Valeo Steer UX is our next-generation steering wheel that is our vision for our steering wheel of 2033. In addition, based on advanced human-machine interface (HMI) that uses steer-by-wire technology, the vehicle will be equipped with functions for checking and replying to email and detecting alcohol. Valeo's software and AI solutions will enhance the value of OEMs’ and partners’ vehicles, offering customers new, added value, based on i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

e. Minimum thresholds for each stage will determine the final star rating. Safe Driving: focuses on features that help drivers stay alert and engaged. More points will go to reliable driver-monitoring systems that track eye and head movement. Extra credit will be given for technologies that detect alcohol/drug impairment or safely stop the car if the driver is unresponsive. New checks will also evaluate the clarity and ease of use of in-car cont...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

alth and safety solutions at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The company will showcase its ‘Invisible Biometric Sensing Display’, which uses patented Beam Profile Analysis technology to monitor vital signs and biometrics of vehicle occupants. It will also present a non-invasive blood alcohol detection system based on miniaturized near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to accurately detect ethanol levels under the skin. Additionally, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

EU willing to accept Trump’s universal reciprocal tariff, but seeks quotas and exemptions On July 1, multiple sources reported that the European Union is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the U.S. that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc’s exports, but wants the U.S. to commit to lower rates than that on key sectors including pharmaceuticals, alcohol, semiconductors and commercial aircraft, according to people familia...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Smart Eye, Sweden launches driver monitoring system with alcohol impairment detection On June 12, Smart Eye announced an upgraded version of its AIS system, now equipped with real-time alcohol intoxication detection and over-the-air (OTA) capabilities. It is the first of its kind to detect alcohol-related impairment through DMS (driver monitoring system). By combining purpose-built software and hardware, AIS helps detect signs of driver drowsines...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

nd four major beverage corporate groups announced on May 5 that they will begin testing the use of autonomous driving trucks. They will utilize the trucks on their mainline routes to identify technical and operational issues, to commercialize them in the future. The partners of the project are four alcohol and beverage companies’ logistics subsidiaries: Asahi Logistics Co., Ltd. (Asahi Logistics, Sumida Ward, Tokyo), Kirin Group Logistics Co., ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

den-based startup, announced the completion of its European Innovation Council (EIC) funded EYESCANNER project, which developed advanced AI-powered eye-tracking solutions to enhance safety worldwide. The project work focused on two key areas in mobility, which included developing a system to detect alcohol impairment in drivers to help prevent Driving Under the Influence (DUI) related accidents and creating a mobile tool that identifies alcohol o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

vibration, and harshness) performance and comfort. It mainly emits water vapor without the odor of exhaust gases from conventional ICE hybrid vehicles, truly achieving zero carbon emissions. Going forward, GAC Group will continue to focus on low- or zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol by increasing investment in technology innovation and product development to accelerate the commercialization of related technologies. From a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

eign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada that once the U.S. has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on March 13 to impose a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol imports from Europe, opening a new front in an impending global trade war that has upset financial markets. Rubio said the U.S. would retaliat...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Ontario to restrict electricity, critical mineral exports to U.S. if Trump tariffs applied On December 11, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York and Minnesota if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products, as well as restricting Ontario's liquor control board from buying American-made alcohol. Ontario is also considering restricting exports...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/14

yuriCargo functions to existing apps, and a new application programming interface (API) that links data between apps.  The “yuriCargo SDK” service has already been chosen by E.design Insurance Co., Ltd. for automotive insurance, and the “yuriCargo API” service by Anest System, K.K. for an alcohol check management support system. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 24, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

ly stringent regulations against drunk driving globally, especially in Europe and the U.S., DrunkSense is a safety technology for next-generation smart vehicles, using a multi-sensor approach. Without a breathalyzer. The combination of facial expression tracking, vehicle control monitoring, and air alcohol sensors enables the system to detect drunk driving with an 85% sensitivity rate, an 8% improvement over the current industry standard.  Drunk...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

s for Passenger Cars” (the FCE) and the “Energy Consumption Limits for EVs - Part 1: Passenger Cars” (the ECL), for public comments until October 20. Applicable to Category M1 vehicles such as gasoline vehicles, diesel vehicles, battery electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, gas vehicles, and alcohol ether vehicles, the FCE stipulates the evaluation methods, evaluation targets, conformity of production, and date of implementation concerning...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/26

nch HD display with clear, intuitive 3D views. The new MMC advanced infotainment system includes a 7-inch color display operated via control panel, voice control, multifunction steering wheel, or MAN SmartSelect. The company has introduced new and expanded ADAS features such as MAN SafeStop Assist, alcohol interlock, MAN AttentionGuard, radar-based turning aid, traffic sign recognition, automatic driving light control, extended Emergency Brake As...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

materials directive. At the International Automotive Recycling Congress 2024 (IARC), SUSTAINera introduced its first range of recycled products, completing the 4R offer i.e., Remanufactured, Repaired, Reused, and Recycled parts. The products are: Windscreen Washer Fluid: Made from 100% regenerated alcohol from recycled industrial solvents, reducing waste and environmental impact. It is free of colorants, meets stringent standards, and is effecti...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20

in Shenyang to form a regional demonstration effect. Concurrently, the two parties will work together on the layout of the entire industrial chain, such as the establishment of a methanol ecosystem; the creation of a national energy strategy route for wind power, photovoltaics, and hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol integration; and the improvement of methanol preparation, refueling, and application. With construction plans for vehicle custom manufacturing...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/13

logy and safety measures, including the advanced electronic braking system (AEBS), forward vehicle collision warning systems (FVCWS), lane departure warning system, pedestrian and cyclist collision warning (MOIS), blind spot detection, protection against cyber-attacks, intelligent speed assistance, alcohol interlock installation support, driver drowsiness and attention warnings, advance driver distraction warnings, fire detection & suppression sy...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/02