Human in the loop and better dummies

IIHS data shows bundled driver-assistance features like automatic emergency braking, lane support, and rear AEB cut crash claims, even if repairs cost more. It would be great if there were federal standards. New crash-test rules leave Detroit brands behind, while a NYTimes video on women’s higher crash risk highlights the long-standing male-biased dummy problem and the need for more funding, better testing, and improved simulation models. Gaslights, NYC congestion pricing success, 12V vs 48V electrical systems, Nissan Leaf app shutdown anger, and recalls from Hyundai, Toyota and Jeep.

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• https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/safety-benefits-stack-up-from-driver-assistance-features
• https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/not-one-detroit-car-made-130036019.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm9hIjMoB5E
• https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/opinion/congestion-pricing-traffic-new-york.html
• https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/iihs-pushes-improvements-in-crash-avoidance-with-2026-awards
• https://time.com/article/2026/03/27/what-cities-need-to-consider-before-allowing-self-driving-cars/
• https://cleversolarpower.com/48v-vs-12v-battery/
• https://www.redwaybattery.com/understanding-the-iec-62133-safety-standard-for-48v-batteries/
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-humans-powering-autonomous-vehicle-operations/id1811181944?i=1000758242016
• https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/14/nissan-leaf-app-shutdown-nissanconnect-ev-app
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V169-9259.pdf
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V179-5005.pdf
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V766-8727.pdf