There Auto Be A Law
Center for Auto Safety
A discussion on auto safety issues and technological developments, in hopes of providing consumers and enthusiasts with a better understanding of modern vehicles, safety systems, and current issues in the auto industry.
Episodes
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Jul 28, 2022 • 32min
AEB, this is not a system to rely on.
Automatic Emergency Braking, another system without any standards but it's a good thing, phantom braking, never drive on the George Washington Bridge and Michael is the worst salesperson.
Jul 21, 2022 • 34min
Electro explosive subsystems
Do you suffer from pretensioner? Anthony learns about more "explosive" things in cars, Michael explains the absurdity of geographic recalls, Fred helps NHSTA and simultaneously creates the best band names.
Jul 14, 2022 • 35min
Please wait while your car updates
This week we take on:Big Phone and how it's affecting vehicle safety;Car makers turning features into subscriptions;Cars being unregulated computers;
Jul 7, 2022 • 41min
Levels of self driving cars and liability
Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of self driving cars explained. European auto standards, Anthony complains about headlights and Michael reviews the podcast as being OK.
Jun 30, 2022 • 30min
What's a NHTSA and other acronyms explained.
This week we break down the alphabet soup of auto safety and discuss the gender ratios of crash test dummies.
Jun 22, 2022 • 45min
Cars on fire and maybe it's safer to walk
Welcome to the first episode of the Center for Auto Safety podcast. This week Anthony asks whether electric vehicles catch on fire more than ICE vehicles, Fred tells us that manufacturers can use anything in airbag propellants and Michael lets us know that there are little regulations around batteries. Gulp.
