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EU, Japan back automatic braking regulation

A VW Passat fitted with automatic emergency brake technology, makes an emergency stop during a demonstration by the manufacturer Bosch. (Bloomberg)
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By:
Stephanie Nebehay
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Reuters
February 12, 2019 12:24 PM

GENEVA -- The European Union and Japan have backed a draft U.N. regulation for advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS) for new cars and light commercial vehicles starting in 2020.

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