The largest automotive recall in American history took place this week after Takata Corp doubled its recall of faulty airbags. Air bags in about 34 million vehicles were recalled after exploding Takata airbags had been found responsible for six deaths worldwide. The air bag seals were made such that moisture could leak in, damaging the propellant to a degree that makes the inflator explode with too much force.
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In other news, Tesla’s Autopilot may feature automated passing in the future, but it will be cued by the driver turning the turn signal – ideally, a good balance between human control and automated driving.
Trends In Steel Usage In The Automotive Industry
ArcelorMittal is one of the leading global producers of automotive steel, accounting for around 16.7% of the world’s automotive steel sheet market in 2014. Steel is the dominant material in automobile manufacturing, accounting for roughly 60% of the weight of an average automobile. However, …
Air bag manufacturer issues largest automotive recall in US history
Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corp. is doubling a recall of potentially deadly air bags to nearly 34 million vehicles, making it the largest automotive recall in American history, U.S. safety regulators said on Tuesday. The recall involves passenger- and driver-side air bag inflators in vehicles made by …
Tesla to introduce automated passing function
It may still be awhile before self-driving cars make it into the hands of consumers, but there’s already been considerable debate about the legal ramifications of vehicles operating without human input. The question of who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes remains unsolved, but Tesla Motors may be about .
