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Agency Probes Gas Pedals' Link to EMI

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether electromagnetic signals could be interfering with electronic gas-pedal controls in vehicles, including but not limited to Toyotas. The agency plans to meet with Toyota and other manufacturers, suppliers and outside experts to better understand the electronics that control engine throttles and the safeguards to prevent problems when vehicles are exposed to electromagnetic interference. Read the article at USA Today.RELATED STORIES Gas Pedal Problem Forces Toyota to Pull 8 Models Experts Point to Throttles in Sudden Acceleration Incidents Toyota Rebuked for ‘No Defect’ Claim

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Established in 1970, Interference Technology helps EMI/EMC engineers find solutions to their various testing, design, application and regulatory issues by publishing articles, news and other practical content. We help suppliers in these areas to find the right customers for their components, materials, test equipment and services through a wide range of marketing services, including lead generation, branding, market research and events. The publication is available in various printed and electronic media formats, with readers in over 60 countries. We also publish issues in local languages in China, Japan and Europe.

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