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The NHTSA awards $2.25 million for development of anti-drunk driving technology

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Aug 11, 2012 8:54:00 AM

 

The NHTSA awards $2.25 million for development of anti-drunk driving technology

Within the next decade, blood alcohol content (BAC) readers could become standard in vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded $2.25 million to the development company Takata in partnership with TruTouch, a manufacturer of BAC readers, to develop an in-car system to keep drunk drivers off the road.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 30 people die every day in crashes that involve at least one intoxicated driver, which is the same as one death every 48 minutes. TruTouch has developed a non-invasive method of accurately measuring a person's BAC with infrared light, and the grant will allow them to work with Takata to develop this technology for use in consumer vehicles.

"We are already enjoying tremendous success with this technology in the law enforcement, oil and drilling, military and transportation markets," said Dr. Richard Gill, the president and CEO of TruTouch. "Together with Takata, our mission is to help eliminate alcohol-impaired dangers on the road and save lives. This NHTSA award will help expedite the work to adapt the technology for…in-vehicle solutions to ensure safe vehicle operations."

Drunk drivers make the roads less safe for everyone, and if you get into an accident with a drunk driver, or anyone else for that matter, it can be helpful to have an extended auto warranty to cover the cost of any repairs.

 

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