Zoox becomes first U.S. company to receive automated vehicle exemption On August 6, in a major milestone for U.S. autonomous vehicle development, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted its first-ever exemption to American-built AVs under its newly expanded Automated Vehicle Exemption Program. Zoox, a self-driving technology company owned by Amazon, is the first recipient of this exemption. This policy shift which i...

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cause analysis of each issue and potential solutions, which in some cases may include part design modifications, retrofits, and software updates. Lordstown Motors is addressing a specific electrical connection issue that could result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and has filed with the U.S.NHTSA to voluntarily recall the Endurance to address that item, affecting 19 vehicles. On March 6, Lordstown Motors announced began commercial sales o...

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a HR-V on May 15. The 2016 HR-V was designed by Honda R&D Co., Ltd in Japan and will be manufactured at the Celaya plant in Mexico. It is powered by 1.8L 4-cylinder engine (141hp, 127 lb-ft) mated with CVT or 6-speed MT. The HR-V is designed to achieve top safety ratings: an NCAP five-star from the NHTSA and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the IIHS. Honda announced on September 16 an all-new, dynamically styled 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, sla...

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Ford recalls 312,120 vehicles in U.S. over possible brake malfunction On July 31, Ford Motor recalled 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. over possible loss of brake assist function. The U.S. National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted the affected vehicles include 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.  Ford says that the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the d...

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ng electronic stability control to Thomas Built Buses Meritor WABCO OnGuard Collision Mitigation System now available for medium-duty trucks Meritor WABCO introduces electronic air processing technology in North American market Meritor WABCO's collision avoidance systems prove safety benefits under NHTSA’s field study Wabco India to supply vacuum pumps to Mahindra & Mahindra WABCO to supply vacuum pumps to Geely WABCO expands software engineeri...

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155, which is complied with by European countries, Japan, and South Korea among the 56 member countries of the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) and stipulates the mandatory type approval and CSMS (Cyber Security Management System) conformity certification, best practices of the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in North America, and GB (Compulsory National Standard) and GB/T (Recommended National Standard...

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integrated controllers for autonomous driving vehicles with Qualcomm Hyundai Mobis receives record-high global orders in 2022 Hyundai Mobis files 3,000 patent applications in 2022 Hyundai Mobis develops electronic leveling control system Hyundai Mobis' head injury prevention airbag rated highly by NHTSA Hyundai Mobis to join 2023 Seoul Mobility Show Hyundai Mobis develops four-wheel independent driving in-wheel system Hyundai Mobis successfully ...

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y, the company can perform and evaluate different systems based on radar, laser, vision sensors. (From a press release on October 26, 2009)  Autoliv has been selected as a partner to participate in the alcohol sensing feasibility project sponsored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) among other organizations. Autoliv will develop next generation alcohol sensing system using infrared spectroscopy technology to detect alcohol...

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n, as well as an adverse mix of products sold and a higher tax rate between the two periods. (From a press release on May 2, 2007) The 2007 model year could be called stellar for side-impact protection systems from TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. To date, 25 of the approximately 100 vehicles earning NHTSA's five- star rating in side-impact crash tests feature TRW side or curtain airbag systems. The NHTSA side-collision impact crash tests measure t...

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urces, making them efficient enough to fit on the low-cost microprocessor. The RVS231 comes with one microcontroller and built-in functions. The camera is pre-installed with software for emergency braking and pedestrian recognition. The revolutionary product complies with the European NCAP1, NCAP2, NHTSA, and IIHS safety standards, with a capability to avoid 95% of reverse crashes (involving pedestrians). The product's complete software & algorit...

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quickly ramp into series production at the beginning of 2012. (From a press release on September 13, 2011) The Bosch Group announced that it will apply its automotive video technology to serve the growing demand in the U.S. market from 2012. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed that new vehicles to be fitted with reversing cameras as standard from 2013. (From a press release on September 13, 2011) Robert B...

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Gentex supplying auto-dimming mirrors for Lexus CT200h Hybrid Gentex supplies auto-dimming mirrors for Nissan X-Trail Gentex supplies auto-dimming mirrors for two Dodge models Gentex supplying auto-dimming rearview mirrors for Nissan Leaf Gentex rear camera display mirrors exceed requirements of NHTSA Gentex supplying auto-dimming mirror for Nissan NV Gentex supplying high-beam assist system for Audi A7 Gentex wins supplier award from Chrysler...

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rail pressure. (From a press release on February 21, 2011) Delphi Corp. provides a steering column for the 2009 Ford F-150. The new F-150 is the only full-size pickup to earn full 5-star crash-test safety ratings—the highest possible score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of USA. The steering column provides better energy absorption and driver protection in a crash. Its die-cast magnesium design brings both light...

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r the 2011 model year, when it replaced the Tremec T5 and TR-3650 manual transmissions. The company began receiving complaints shortly after the MT82 transmission's launch. The lawsuit highlights a 2011 investigation into the MT82 transmissions by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA found 364 complaints related to the gearbox but eventually closed the case after Ford took action to correct the problems. (From multiple source...

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Takaoka Plant, the Motomachi Plant and the Tahara Plant resumed production from the first shift on February 18 while the Tsutsumi Plant restarted operation from the second shift on the same day. Toyota announced on February 12 that it is advising the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of plans to conduct voluntary safety recalls of approximately 700,000 Model Year 2010-2014 Prius vehicles and, combined, approximately 300,000 ...

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U.S. NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles On July 21, multiple sources reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a preliminary investigation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles following a recall issued by the automaker in June. The probe, initiated in December 2023, focused on engine failures that led to loss of power and, in some cases, posed a fire hazard. The probe covered 2019...

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n than the federal government. Table1 Overview of the System of Law of the U.S.A. on Safety and Environmental Protection Items Safety Environmental Protection Law National traffic and Motor vehicle Act Clean Air Act of 1990 Regulating Authority National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Code of federal Regulation (CFR) Title 40 Par...

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U.S. NHTSA to downsize by 25% as budget set to be diminished New details provided to Congress reveal the Trump administration's intentions to offer thousands of federal employees financial incentive programs to depart their jobs, including the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which will shed around 25% of its current staff, taking that figure from 772 employees as of the end of May to 555. Previously, NHTSA stat...

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iew camera failures while backing up. The affected models are:      2023 Volvo C40 BEV     2025 EC40 BEV     2025-2026 EX40 PHEV     2023-2025 S60 PHEV     2025 S90 PHEV     2024-2025 V60 PHEV     2023-2024 XC40 BEV       2022-2026 XC60 PHEV       2020-2026 XC90 PHEV  NHTSA advises owners of unrepaired vehicles: Do not use regenerative braking. Turn off “B” mode in PHEVs or one-pedal driving in BEVs until the re...

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semiconductors. Ford priced the 2011 "Lincoln MKZ" hybrid at around 35,000 dollars, in the same price bracket with its gasoline engine models. It will be put on the market in the fall of 2010. Ford's Lincoln MKZ hybrid for the 2011 model year will go on sale in October with a price tag of $35,180. NHTSA is probing a problem involving the wheel stud broken with the 2010 Ford "Fusion" sedan. More than 317,000 cars will be subject to the investigat...

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