Automatic emergency braking has been shown to reduce the odds of a frontal crash, saving lives and preventing serious injuries and is rapidly becoming standard gear on cars sold in the U.S.
IIHS and NHTSA estimated the technology will prevent 28,000 crashes and 12,000 injuries annually by 2025 when AEB is expected to be standard on all new vehicles.
“IIHS is pleased to see that automakers are steadily moving toward the shared goal of putting standard AEB into every new car they sell,” said David Zuby, executive vice president and chief research officer of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conducted the latest study with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “This is a big win for safety on our nation’s roads, which will see fewer crashes and injuries because of this commitment.”
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