#NHTSA

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Fiat ESV 1500, 1972. Fiat made 13 versions of the Experimental Safety Vehicle which was based on the rear-engined 500 and also used parts from the 126 for a competition created but the American NHBS (National Highway Safety Bureau, later the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA).

#Fiat #Fiat ESV 1500 #1972 #safety vehicle #Experimental Safety Vehicle #experimental vehicle #1970s #rear engine #concept #prototype #NHTSA

[netscapenavigator-official]

People in the notes of my post about Tesla removing the gear selectors from its new cars, asking how that's even legal, clearly have no idea just how incompetent and slow-paced the NHTSA is.

Halogen headlights weren't legal until 1979.

Composite headlights (the uniquely designed ones that aren't the old-school circle or square ones you see on older cars) weren't legal until 1984.

Adaptive High Beams (Matrix Headlights) were only recently legalized, in 2022; and the regulations and testing procedures in order to approve them are so haphazard and over-complicated compared to Europe's that not a single automaker has even made them available.

Side Curtain airbags still are not mandated in the United States.

Turn Signals can be red in the U.S., as opposed to the statistically safer amber which is mandatory in Europe.

Making that worse, those red turn signals are allowed to share lamps with the brake lights. This means if you have your turn signal on, 1/3 of your brake lights can’t do their job because they're too busy doing another job.

There is no law in the United States dictating that an electric car must put on its brake lights when Regen braking. In fact, the law specifically states that only the friction brakes are required to activate brake lights. You can bring a Hyundai Ioniq 5 & 6, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and many other EVs to a rapid, complete stop without ever activating the brake lights.

Early model Chevrolet Bolt EVs and some Mercedes-Benz EVs will activate the brake lights appropriately when slowing down, but will deactivate their brake lights once they've come to a complete stop, allowing the car to sit at a standstill in the road without any indicator that it isn't traveling at the same speed as you are.

It's completely up to the automaker to decide how (or even if) to implement regen brake lighting. EVs and Hybrids have been around since the late 1990s and this still hasn't changed.

The US government STILL only evaluates a vehicles crash safety by crash testing it at 35 mph into a flat wall and t-boning it with a barrier representing a 3,000 lb sedan. They don't do an offset frontal test or a truck-barrier side test like the IIHS has been doing for private insurance companies for over a decade.

The NHTSA performs ZERO pedestrian crash safety tests like EuroNCAP does.

Oh, and on the topic of gear selectors, those aren't regulated at all. Here are some examples from modern cars, both electric and not:

BMW i3 & Nissan LEAF (Electric):

Toyota Prius (Hybrid) & Honda Clarity (Plug-in Hybrid):

RAM 1500 & Cadillac Escalade (Gasoline):

The automotive rules of the American government are pure chaos, and that’s if they're even there at all. If you're seriously asking how Tesla can allow a car to select reverse on its own, and then put the manual override in the touch screen, I mean, that's just scratching the surface.

If you wanna learn more, Technology Connections on YouTube has some great videos on the Turn Signal issue, the EV Regen brake light issue, and the history of the headlight regulations. I highly recommend you check them out because it truly puts into perspective just how awful the NHTSA is at doing its one job: keeping safety standards up-to-date.

#rambles #america #nhtsa #vehicle safety #regulations #car #cars #ev #evs #tesla #fuck tesla #electric cars #electric car #electric vehicles #safety

[caffeinerabbit]

Meet Daphne's "evil" AU counterpart. She has a master's degree in engineering and works for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Are we... are we sure which one is the evil one?

#deer #doe #daphne #myart #color #NHTSA #She still crashes cars #But does it for a good cause

[black-in-kansas]

Watch "Biden administration DESTROYS right to repair in the most corrupt way possible 😞" on YouTube

#louis rossmann #right to repair #nhtsa #biden administration #Youtube

[thegreatwhinger]

Just When You Though Elon Musk Couldn't Be Any Dumber....

he goes and proves you wrong. According to Car And Driver Musk, in response to a Twitter user, said that an update to the 'Autopilot' software that enables Teslas to drive themselves – sorta? – would disable the feature that makes drivers keep their hands on the wheel – which can apparently be fairly easily defeated in any case.

Now keep in mind Tesla is already under investigation by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) for Autopilot-related accidents so Musk apparently thinks that throwing fuel on a dumpster fire of his own making would somehow assuage them?

As corporatist as our government is, they're going to have to make an example of Elon Musk very, very soon, methinks.

#Elon Musk #Car And Driver #National Highway Traffic Safety Administration #Autopilot #Tesla #NHTSA

[jrnerad]

Special Report: Should U.S. Adopt European Transport Model?

Many think that we in America should change the way we get around every day, increasing our use of public transportation, electric cars and commuting by bicycle much as they do in Europe. But is that a practical solution for the average American? To find out, Host Jack Nerad traveled to two major European capitals — London and Copenhagen — to find out how Europeans get to work, to the grocery…

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#2024 Genesis G90 AWD 3.5T E-Supercharger #2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV #Elon Musk #European Transportation System #EVs #Ford Recall #NACTOY #NHTSA #North American Car of the Year #Recalls #Tesla Motors

[m1autorepair]

#NHTSA #honda #passport #insight

[noohyah]

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Tank Recall: What You Need to Know!

If you own a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, you might want to pay attention to this important safety recall.  The fuel tank on some of these vehicles may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak and increase the risk of a fire.  This recall affects more than 105,000 vehicles in the US and is part of a larger recall of 2.3 million vehicles from various…

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#000 vehicles #105 #2019 #2020 models #fire risk #free replacement #fuel leaks #fuel tank recall #improperly welded #mail notification #Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class #Model Years #NHTSA #owners #remedy #safety issue #SUVs

[randomazznews]

Elon Musk has to recall nearly every Tesla sold in the U.S. because some warning lights are too small

#elon musk #teslamotors #tesla #tesla recall #nhtsa #random azz news

[millarlawfirm]

Gifting a bike for Christmas? Don't forget the helmet! The same goes for skates, rollerblades, scooters, and skateboards. Learn more: NHTSA.gov/BicycleSafety

#bike safety #bike #bicycle #safety tips #NHTSA

[logicfinance]

Tesla Initiates Recall of 2 Million Vehicles in the United States Due to Autopilot Issue!

Logic Finance- After a thorough two-year investigation into incidents that occurred while the Autopilot technology was engaged, Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the United States since the introduction of the Autopilot feature in 2015. The electric car company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has committed to addressing the issue through a software update delivered "over the air" to affected vehicles. The software update addressing the Autopilot issue occurs automatically, eliminating the need for a dealership or garage visit. Despite this, the US regulator categorizes it as a recall. The BBC has reached out to the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for information on how Tesla drivers in the UK will be impacted. Autopilot, designed for steering, acceleration, and braking assistance, still requires driver input, contrary to its name. Tesla's software aims to ensure driver attentiveness and proper usage conditions, such as highway driving. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a two-year investigation, revealing concerns about the feature's controls' effectiveness in preventing misuse. While Tesla disagreed with the agency's analysis, the company committed to adding new features, including enhanced checks on activating self-driving capabilities. Also Read | JPMorgan to outsource $500 billion custody business in Hong Kong and Taiwan, optimizing operational efficiency. Despite Tesla's non-response to the BBC's request for comment, the NHTSA emphasized the importance of responsible deployment of automated technology for safety improvement. The recall announcement follows a whistleblower's claim that Tesla's technology is not safe. Lukasz Krupski, a Blueprint Prize winner recognizing whistleblowers, expressed concerns about the hardware and software readiness, stating that users are essentially "experiments on public roads." While he sees the recall as a positive step, he highlights the global nature of the issue, affecting Tesla vehicles worldwide. Read the full article

#autopilot #BBC #electriccar #Elonmusk #LogicFinance #NHTSA #Tesla #UnitedStates #USNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration #worldwide

[netscapenavigator-official]

Honestly… I’m not even mad that I just saw a NHTSA safety ad. It’s just… an interesting choice for a government agency to advertise on a platform that’s notoriously anti-America, anti-American government, anti-Cars, and anti-Ads.

#tumblr ads #nhtsa #not even mad #America #anti america #fuck cars

[usnewsper-business]

BMW Recall: Defective Air Bags Pose Safety Risk - Urgent Vehicle Safety Alert! #BMWrecall #defectiveairbags #NHTSA #Takataairbags #vehiclesafety

#Business #BMWrecall #defectiveairbags #NHTSA #Takataairbags #vehiclesafety

[booksbeatlesj2]

Just read about yet another pedestrian death where a person was hit in a designated crosswalk by a large commercial vehicle making a turn, this time a tow truck, and I'd like to know why pedestrian crossings can't have the same type of road blocking drop down arm that you see at railroad crossings and toll road ticket booths.

#something needs to be done #better vehicle design #better safety awareness #more protection for pedestrians #RIP #real life #serious issue #nhtsa

[jrnerad]

Exclusive Interview: First Look at 2024 Honda Prologue Battery-Electric SUV

Honda has just pulled the wraps off its first dedicated battery-electric crossover SUV, and we’ll have all the details about it. Our special guest this week is Jonathan Rivers, who is manager of product information at American Honda. Host Jack Nerad had the chance to sit with him for a behind-the-scenes briefing at a secret location in Southern California. Honda is basing its first all-electric…

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#2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition #2024 Acura Integra Type S #2024 Honda Prologue #EV #Jonathan Rivers #NACTOY #National Highway Traffic Safety Administration #NHTSA #North American Car of the Year

[suramed-health-center]

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Consider these carseat safety practices for parents: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats

#SuraMedHealthCenter #CarSeatSafety #CarSeat #HealthyChildren #NHTSA #TipsForParents #Pediatrics #HealthyKids