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This episode of Coffee Brake features an in-depth conversation with David Kidd from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), recorded live at the 42nd SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition in Grapevine, Texas. Host Brian Hagman and Kidd discuss the evolution of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology and its significant impact on vehicle safety. You will learn about the ongoing collaboration between IIHS and regulatory bodies, as well as the challenges and opportunities in AEB implementation.

David Kidd brings his expertise in automotive and driver behavior to the discussion, providing insights into how drivers interact with AEB systems and the misconceptions surrounding this technology. The episode also covers the importance of setting realistic safety benchmarks, the impact of repair costs on AEB adoption, and the role of consumer perceptions in shaping the future of vehicle safety technology. Tune in to understand how IIHS is driving advancements in safety standards and what lies ahead for AEB technology.
About IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model.
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