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New technology aims to prevent child hot car deaths
The potentially life-saving innovation is an alarm in the 2022 Genesis GV70 that, according to the manufacturer, sounds as quickly as 10 seconds. Hidden inside the roof above the back seat is a radar that Genesis says can detect a child even if the only movement is a soft breath.
Fate of Campaign to Save Kids Trapped in Hot Cars Now in Congress’ Hands
The bipartisan bill takes on hot car deaths, but advocates say the effort isn't enough
The bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the US Senate this week would require new motor vehicles to have an alert system that would remind people not to leave their child or pet in the backseat.
Amber Rollins, director of Kids And Car Safety, works to prevent children from dying in cars
Our national nonprofit organization, Kids and Car Safety, which is headquartered in Olathe, has been working to save children’s lives in and around vehicles for nearly two decades. The heartache and devastation that a family experiences after the loss of a child is indescribable.
Dear President Biden: Motor vehicle safety must be an infrastructure priority
Dear President Biden:
Like you, we are families who have suffered the death or injury of a child, spouse or loved one because of a car or truck crash, hot car incident or seatback failure. And, like you we are committed to saving others from experiencing our profound loss. Affordable technological solutions to stop these senseless deaths and injuries should be available to everyone regardless of where you live or your income level.
