Role of Electronics in Automotive Safety 2000-01-C086

The past, current and future role of electronics in reducing accidents, crash severity and crash notification is discussed. A holistic approach that ties pre-crash, crash and post-crash factors in enhancing automotive safety is examined and the growing role of electronics in affecting the three factors is discussed. Electronic technology has already entered the automotive safety arena, and its utilization in the future is expected to grow rapidly towards the goal of safer roadway environment.