Because of the electronic complexity of modern passenger vehicles, the IEEE suggests that investigations into sudden, unintended acceleration should draw upon the expertise of a broad array of electrical, electronics and software engineers and computer professionals.

In an April 6 letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, IEEE-USA encouraged NHTSA to increase its number of electrical, electronics, computer and software engineers “to allow the agency perform the vital task of ensuring vehicle safety.” On May 24, NHTSA replied that it is “in the process of hiring a large number of engineers in response to the increased activities of the Agency.”Read more at Eurekalert.org.