Science Panel Studying Unintended Acceleration Hears About Electronics

A National Academy of Sciences panel researching unintended acceleration among all automakers for federal regulators heard testimony Monday that while human error remains the dominant reason for sudden surges, researchers believe some accidents can be attributed to electronic failures even though they have not identified specific causes.

The preliminary findings were presented by Todd Hubing, a Clemson University electronics professor who is leading a team researching electronic controls and software in 10 different light vehicles from several automakers.  

According to Edmunds.com’s Auto Observer, Hubing said that pinning down potential electronic origins for unintended acceleration remain elusive because contemporary electronic control systems rely on analogue sensors whose accuracy cannot be validated.

The science panel’s final report is not expected until next year.

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