Heightened Hoods Increase Pedestrian Risk

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Vehicles with higher hood heights, particularly SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks, significantly raise the likelihood of causing pedestrian fatalities. Specifically, vehicles with hoods over 40 inches are nearly twice as deadly in pedestrian accidents compared to those with hoods at 30 inches or less. Since 2000, the average hood height of pickup trucks has increased by 11%, contributing to dangerous blind spots for drivers; for instance, a 2017 Ford F250 has a hood height of 55 inches, equating to the height of many car roofs. Reports indicate these blind spots can extend up to 11 feet longer than those in sedans, combining the effects of increased vehicle mass and reduced visibility to create a notably hazardous environment for pedestrians.

Episode 406: Neal and Toby recap the “glowtime” event held by Apple showcasing their latest line of devices including the new iPhone 16 which has been dipped in AI. Then, the DOJ isn’t done with Google just yet as it starts its 2nd antitrust case against the tech company’s massive search business. Next, economist Mario Draghi has some harsh realities for the EU if it wants to keep up with the rest of the world. Meanwhile, cars are getting bigger, heavier, and…more dangerous. Plus, this startup claims its AI can detect lies much better than the old-fashioned polygraph test, and over Zoom. Lastly, Tom Brady is stepping back onto the football field…to get to the broadcast booth as he makes his commentator debut. And it’s been…just OK.

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3:00 - Apple hopes iPhone 16 crushes

8:00 - Google faces another antitrust case

12:00 - Economist thinks the EU could use a boost

17:00 - Bigger cars are causing bigger problems

21:20 - Toby’s Trends: AI lie detectors

25:15 - Tom Brady’s broadcast debut

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