“Never in its 50-plus years in existence has the regulator issued new rules for automakers requiring them to change their vehicle designs to better prevent pedestrian fatalities.”
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241047/nhtsa-rule-pedestrian-safety-fmvss-suv-truck-design
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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online A huge first step, but it might be years before this finds its way to the assembly line, as auto manufacturers will not only need to redesign, but retool for the manufacturing process. This would also be the case for suppliers.