Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

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January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM

• •The US auto industry is suing to block a new rule that would make automatic emergency braking standard equipment in all cars.
• •The rule, which was introduced last July, gives automakers four years to fit all cars and light trucks with advanced, always-on automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology.
• •The auto industry claims the rule will be almost impossible to implement and will cut into their profits.
• •Safety groups are hoping that Trump will ignore the Alliance's pleas and allow the rule to go ahead.

Automakers are suing to block a new US safety rule that would make automatic emergency braking standard equipment in all cars. The rule is expected to save 362 lives a year, but the auto industry says it will cost too much and is unnecessary.

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