Volkswagen Vows To Make Automatic Emergency Braking A Standard Feature

Volkswagen has announced its dedication to the industry-wide effort to make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new automobiles by September 1st of 2022. This new effort was started through a collaboration between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and it has now received the support of more than 20 automakers including Volkswagen. As a result, this new standard will be put into effect at least three years earlier than it would have without such a wide amount of support.

“It’s an exciting time for vehicle safety. By proactively making emergency braking systems standard equipment on their vehicles, these 20 automakers will help prevent thousands of crashes and save lives,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “It’s a win for safety and a win for consumers.”

It is estimated that the time saved through this mass-collaboration effort will prevent an estimated 28,000 crashes and 12,000 injuries thanks to the technology of AEB. This system works to help prevent crashes before they happen by using cameras, lasers, and radar to monitor the activity around the vehicle and detect when a crash is about to happen. The system then has the ability to automatically apply the brakes to prevent the crash if the driver does not react in time to prevent it themselves.

Along with Volkswagen, the other automakers that have joined in this effort include Audi, BMW, FCA US LLC, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla Motors Inc., Toyota, and Volvo Car USA.

“U.S. DOT and IIHS Announce Historic Commitment of 20 Automakers to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Standard on New Vehicles.”NHTSA. N.p., 17 Mar. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhtsa.gov%2FAbout%2BNHTSA%2FPress%2BReleases%2Fnhtsa-iihs-commitment-on-aeb-03172016>.

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