Automotive safety

Brigade Electronics discusses how to prevent driver fatigue and distractions

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Safety, Alarms, Automotive safety, Articles, Traffic collision, Effects of fatigue on safety, Vehicle blind spot, Euthenics, Fatigue, False alarm

However, driver fatigue and distractions can still cause serious hazards for drivers and other road users.

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However, driver fatigue and distractions can still cause serious hazards for drivers and other road users.
Here, Corey Heniser, CEO of Brigade Electronics INC, explains how technology is helping to prevent accidents, minimize distractions, and reduce driver fatigue.
These active systems will notify a driver instantaneously when a vehicle or object is in their blind spot, ensuring a driver can react immediately and prevent a collision.
This data is used to calculate the risk of collision, which significantly reduces the threat of false alarms, helping to prevent driver fatigue and increasing confidence in warning sounds.

Brigade Electronics discusses how to prevent driver fatigue and distractions

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Safety, Alarms, Automotive safety, Articles, Traffic collision, Effects of fatigue on safety, Vehicle blind spot, Euthenics, Fatigue, False alarm

However, driver fatigue and distractions can still cause serious hazards for drivers and other road users.

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However, driver fatigue and distractions can still cause serious hazards for drivers and other road users.
Here, Corey Heniser, CEO of Brigade Electronics INC, explains how technology is helping to prevent accidents, minimize distractions, and reduce driver fatigue.
These active systems will notify a driver instantaneously when a vehicle or object is in their blind spot, ensuring a driver can react immediately and prevent a collision.
This data is used to calculate the risk of collision, which significantly reduces the threat of false alarms, helping to prevent driver fatigue and increasing confidence in warning sounds.

Automotive Transformation Group Created to Revolutionise Vehicle Sales Enabling Billions in Online Sales as Industry Rapidly Digitises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Automation, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Automotive industry

Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.

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Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.
It will enable billions of pounds in online sales and efficiencies across the global automotive industry and fundamentally improve the way cars are purchased.
An essential component is connecting finance data, the core thread of new and used vehicle sales.
Commenting on the launch of the Automotive Transformation Group, Chairman David Riemenschneider said: "The digitalisation of the sales process is advancing at an unrelenting pace.

Automotive Transformation Group Created to Revolutionise Vehicle Sales Enabling Billions in Online Sales as Industry Rapidly Digitises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Automation, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Automotive industry

Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.

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Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.
It will enable billions of pounds in online sales and efficiencies across the global automotive industry and fundamentally improve the way cars are purchased.
An essential component is connecting finance data, the core thread of new and used vehicle sales.
Commenting on the launch of the Automotive Transformation Group, Chairman David Riemenschneider said: "The digitalisation of the sales process is advancing at an unrelenting pace.

AEye Establishes New Benchmark for LiDAR Performance with 1000 Meter Range in Rain, Behind Windshield Glass

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Technology, Semiconductor, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Audio, Video, Hardware, Technology, Science and technology, Equipment, Lidar, Robotic sensing, Automotive safety, Windshield, Sensor

AEye, Inc., (AEye) the global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced its LiDAR sensor - already known for extreme long-range capabilities - has achieved yet another milestone: 1000 meter range in rain, behind windshield glass.

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AEye, Inc., (AEye) the global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced its LiDAR sensor - already known for extreme long-range capabilities - has achieved yet another milestone: 1000 meter range in rain, behind windshield glass.
AEye LiDAR Out-Performs in Rain, Behind the Windshield
AEyes sensor has already been independently verified to have twice the range as the nearest LiDAR competitor.
The team used a rain machine to simulate wet weather, and mounted the sensor behind a piece of windshield glass to gauge long-range sensor performance in heavy rain.
AEye is the first and only LiDAR provider to have its performance independently verified and published by reputable third-party testing organizations.

Global Automotive Passive Safety System Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring Autoliv, Continental and DENSO Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

General Automotive, Aftermarket, Automotive, Automotive safety, Road safety

The "Global Automotive Passive Safety System Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Global Automotive Passive Safety System Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The publisher has been monitoring the automotive passive safety system market and it is poised to grow by 3.35 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 4% during the forecast period.
This report on automotive passive safety system market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
The automotive passive safety system market analysis includes type segment and geographic landscape.

2022 Kia Stinger Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Hatchbacks, Automotive safety, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Station wagons, KIA, Kia Forte, Kia Stinger

IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Stinger sport sedan has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating with the implementation of standard LED headlights.

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IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Stinger sport sedan has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating with the implementation of standard LED headlights.
Previously a Top Safety Pick, the refreshed 2022 Stinger earned ratings of 'good' in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests.
"The Stinger fundamentally changed the way consumers viewed the Kia brand," said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America, Kia America.
"This latest Top Safety Pick Plus rating from IIHS validates Kia's relentless pursuit of improvement and advancement, and perfectly complement the Stinger's highly regarded performance capabilities."

The Summer of Road Trips

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Automotive safety, Car windows, Wash, Windshield, Road, Technology, Science and technology, Manufactured goods

MISSION, Kan., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) It's officially summer road trip season, which means it's time to pack your bags, pick a destination on the map and go.

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MISSION, Kan., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) It's officially summer road trip season, which means it's time to pack your bags, pick a destination on the map and go.
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car it keeps your engine running smoothly and reduces wear and tear caused by the open road.
"Maintaining clear visibility is extremely important when driving, whether it be keeping your windows clean or being able to see the road through rain," ChrisFix said.
"Keep your eyes on the road by using PEAK's +32 BugCleaner Windshield Wash or +32 Summer Windshield Wash to help remove bugs and dirt from the glass."

The OTS Launches New Distracted Driving Videos Aimed at Reducing Teen Crashes

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Friday, July 2, 2021

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has launched a new video series to educate teens and California drivers about safe driving practices.

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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has launched a new video series to educate teens and California drivers about safe driving practices.
series is available now at www.gosafelyca.org and aims to reduce teen crashes throughout the state.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old.
We encourage parents to take a few minutes and share these videos with their teen drivers so they can go safely, every trip, every time.

Ghost Raises $100M for Breakthrough in Autonomous Driving Safety

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Software, Automotive safety, Self-driving car, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ghost

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ghost today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ghost today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention.
Ghost was founded in 2017 with the belief that driving should not be dangerous.
Building on its commitment to consumer vehicle safety, Ghost has appointed former NHTSA Chief Counsel and Acting Administrator Jacqueline Glassman as General Counsel.
Made possible by a breakthrough in crash prevention that can reliably handle any obstacle on the road, Ghost brings autonomous highway driving to your car.