Already fitted to premium cars like Volvos, BMWs, Audis and Mercedes, autonomous braking is on course to become commonplace within the next decade. We’ve sampled these systems many times and can testify to the effectiveness of those warning bells followed by activation of the brakes during those moments when you are slightly distracted and closing up quickly to the car ahead.
According to a report published by Car Connection, some 20 automakers are working together to include this safety technology as a standard item alongside ABS and airbags. The list of automakers is believed to include Audi, BMW, Fiat-Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, KIA, Land Rover, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) claims that autonomous braking could prevent 9000 accidents and 4000 injuries a year and vehicles equipped with such features could lead to lower insurance premiums. Now isn’t that an exciting proposition for autonomous mobility?
