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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Magna to enhance vehicle safety with interior sensing systems
Magna is enhancing vehicle safety with its interior sensing systems, aimed at protecting occupants and improving the driving experience by monitoring various conditions inside the vehicle. These systems have been integrated into five original equipment manufacturer (OEM) programmes across Asia, North America, and Europe over the last eighteen months. Magna's Child Presence Detection (CPD) technology is said to be a main component of these interior sensing solutions and it aims to prevent the tragic incidents of a child being left behind in vehicles. According to Kids and Car Safety, nearly 40 children die in hot cars annually in the US. The company said that its focus on safeguarding "vulnerable passengers" is part of a wider strategy to establish new benchmarks in vehicle safety. Magna's interior sensing systems encompass radars and cameras to offer a safety solution, monitoring attentiveness of the driver, occupancy of the seat, seatbelt usage, crucial signs, and environmental conditions. Cameras track the driver's eye movements and facial expressions to identify the drowsiness or distraction signs, while radar will sense the presence and subtle movements of all occupants, ensuring that children as well as pets are identified and safeguarded. Magna Electronics president Bill Snider said: "Our growth in Child Presence Detection technology directly correlates to a critical industry need—enhancing the safety of all vehicle occupants, especially children. Our interior sensing systems are essential for creating safer, more responsive vehicles by monitoring and analysing occupant behaviour and conditions in real-time. 'These systems help prevent accidents and improve overall vehicle performance to meet the evolving demands of modern mobility. We are committed to advancing these technologies to further elevate safety standards globally." In March 2025, Magna collaborated with Nvidia to develop AI-powered solutions for next-generation software-defined vehicle intelligence and autonomy. For the fourth quarter of 2024, Magna International reported sales of $10.6bn, a two percent increase from the same period in 2023. "Magna to enhance vehicle safety with interior sensing systems" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Heat advisory, air quality alert issued: Major life-risk warning for children. How to safeguard your kids
Heat advisory has been issued for parts of the U.S., including Ohio, Cleveland. Along with summer temperature warning, an Air Quality alert was sounded. The air quality warning has said that children and elderly persons must not engage in outdoor activities. Child advocates warned parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles during the heat wave. Last year, 39 children in the U.S. died after being left in hot cars. In June this year, nine children have died after being left unattended in vehicles in California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey and North Carolina, according to Kids and Car Safety, which collects data on hot car deaths. Five died in June. Why are Hot Cars so Dangerous? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Human-caused climate change keeps dialing up temperatures and extreme weather, scientists say. But the temperature outside doesn't have to be super hot for a child left in a vehicle to be affected by the heat, said Kathy Wall, director of Safe Kids Palm Beach County. 'Inside, the vehicle can heat up 20 degrees in just 20 minutes,' Wall said. 'So if you imagine it's an 80 degree day, which in South Florida is a cool day, it could be over 100 degrees within 10 minutes inside the car." Live Events Hot car deaths can happen any time of year, and since 1998, every state but Alaska has reported a hot car death, according to the National Safety Council. In both 2018 and 2019, a record 53 children died after being left in hot cars. About 80 per cent of the heat rise in vehicles happens in the first 30 minutes of a child being left inside, when maximum temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius), according to data compiled by Jan Null, a certified consulting meteorologist at San Jose State University. While it's easy to place blame for leaving a child in a vehicle, even people trained to know the dangers have made that tragic mistake, Wall said. 'It's not a socioeconomic group, it's not a cultural group,' she said. 'This sadly has happened to doctors, it's happened to dentists, it happened to school teachers, it's happened to child care workers. Nobody is exempt from this,' Wall said. Distraction often leads to forgetting about a child in the backseat, which is why it is important to create routines and reminders, she said. 'It sounds crazy, but sometimes people get out of routines or are distracted, especially in today's world. There's lots going on in the news, lots going with families,' she said. A parent who normally doesn't drop a child off at a day care facility might become distracted and forget that the child is in the vehicle, she said. FAQs Q1. Has heat advisory been issued? A1. Heat advisory has been issued for parts of the U.S., including Ohio, Cleveland. Q2. What do we know about hot car deaths? A2. Hot car deaths can happen any time of year, and since 1998, every state but Alaska has reported a hot car death, according to the National Safety Council. In both 2018 and 2019, a record 53 children died after being left in hot cars.
India Today
04-07-2025
- India Today
Texas girl, 9, dies after being left in car outside mother's workplace
A 9-year-old girl died on July 1, 2025, after being left alone for hours in a parked car outside her mother's workplace in Galena Park, near Houston, to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the girl's 36-year-old mother left her inside a white Toyota Camry around 6 a.m. while she went to work at a nearby manufacturing said the mother left the car windows partially rolled down and provided her daughter with some water, but failed to make proper childcare TEMPERATURES REACHED 93 DEGREES By the time the mother returned to the vehicle at approximately 2 p.m., she found her daughter unresponsive. Emergency services were contacted around 2:06 p.m., and the child was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced in the area had reached approximately 93F, creating extreme and potentially fatal conditions inside the UNDERWAYA reported by ABC News, Sheriff Gonzalez confirmed that the mother was initially detained but has now been released while the investigation are working to establish the exact duration the child was left alone and are waiting for the results of the autopsy to determine the cause of Harris County District Attorney's Office will decide whether any charges will be filed once all the evidence has been noted that, while many hot car deaths are accidental, this situation is different. 'This was entirely preventable,' he said, adding, 'We understand that some parents face economic pressures, but there are no justifications for putting a child in harm's way.' According to Kids and Car Safety, this marks the third hot car fatality in Texas in just four days and the 13th such incident in the US so far this year. Sheriff Gonzalez urged parents to explore safe childcare options and reiterated that leaving children unattended in vehicles, even for short periods, can have fatal consequences.- Ends
02-07-2025
9-year-old Texas girl dies in hot car while mother was at work: Police
A 9-year-old girl has died in after she was intentionally left alone in a hot car while her mom was at work, according to Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The girl's 36-year-old mother left the child unattended in a white Toyota Camry on Tuesday from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. while she worked at a manufacturing plant in Galena Park, Texas, near Houston, the sheriff's office said during a press conference. The mother left the child with some water, partially rolled down the windows of the vehicle and then "proceeded to go to work for the day," officials said. "There's never an excuse to leave a child unattended," Gonzalez said during the press conference. Upon returning to the vehicle later in the afternoon when her shift ended, the mother found her daughter unresponsive. Law enforcement was contacted at approximately 2:06 p.m. and detained the mother, officials said. Temperatures in the Houston area reached around 93 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The child was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. Detectives continue to speak with the mother to gain more insight on why the child was kept in the car and the exact timeline of how long she was alone in the vehicle, the sheriff said. Officials are also waiting to receive the child's autopsy results before deciding whether to press any charges. Gonzalez said the incident, "which could have been prevented," is a "unique" situation, since most hot car deaths are typically an accident. "Maybe she has to make ends meet and keep food on the table and work. But the risk of death or harm -- there's just no reconciling that in my mind. You got to make other arrangements. It's not worth it to put a child at risk like this, for any particular reason," Gonzalez said. He went on to say that nothing at this point shows that the mother "thought this would be the outcome." This tragedy marks the third hot car death to occur in Texas in the last four days and at least the 13th child to die in a hot car nationwide this year, according to Kids and Car Safety, an organization focused on "saving the lives of children and pets in and around vehicles."
Toronto Sun
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Published Jun 28, 2025 • 3 minute read Outside temperature is displayed in comparison to the inside temperature of a vehicle on Thursday June 26, 2025 in Belle Glade, Fla. during an event to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. Photo by Cody Jackson / AP FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A record heat wave that spread across the East Coast of the United States during the first week of summer has child advocates warning parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account So far this year, nine children have died after being left unattended in vehicles in California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey and North Carolina, according to Kids and Car Safety, which collects data on hot car deaths. Five died in June. And last year, 39 children in the U.S. died after being left in hot cars. Why hot cars are so dangerous for children Human-caused climate change keeps dialing up temperatures and extreme weather, scientists say. But the temperature outside doesn't have to be super hot for a child left in a vehicle to be affected by the heat, said Kathy Wall, director of Safe Kids Palm Beach County. 'Inside, the vehicle can heat up 20 degrees in just 20 minutes,' Wall said. 'So if you imagine it's an 80 degree day, which in South Florida is a cool day, it could be over 100 degrees within 10 minutes inside the car.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Hot car deaths can happen any time of year, and since 1998, every state but Alaska has reported a hot car death, according to the National Safety Council. In both 2018 and 2019, a record 53 children died after being left in hot cars. About 80% of the heat rise in vehicles happens in the first 30 minutes of a child being left inside, when maximum temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius), according to data compiled by Jan Null, a certified consulting meteorologist at San Jose State University. 'Children sweat a lot less than adults do and their internal temperature can increase three to five times faster than an adult. So that's why it's just as important to make sure that your child isn't left in the vehicle, especially during these rising temperatures,' said Capt. Karen Derogatis of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While it's easy to place blame for leaving a child in a vehicle, even people trained to know the dangers have made that tragic mistake, Wall said. 'It's not a socioeconomic group, it's not a cultural group,' she said. 'This sadly has happened to doctors, it's happened to dentists, it happened to school teachers, it's happened to child care workers. Nobody is exempt from this.' Distraction often leads to forgetting about a child in the backseat, which is why it is important to create routines and reminders, she said. 'It sounds crazy, but sometimes people get out of routines or are distracted, especially in today's world. There's lots going on in the news, lots going with families,' she said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A parent who normally doesn't drop a child off at a day care facility might become distracted and forget that the child is in the vehicle, she said. Create a reminder that a child is in the backseat She encourages parents and caregivers to establish routines. 'We have an acronym, ACT,' Wall said. A stands for avoiding leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. C stands for creating a reminder that works best for you. Authorities suggest leaving a personal item such as a purse or briefcase in the backseat so you'll have to open the back door before locking the vehicle. T is to take action right away. 'If you see a child in a car, don't try to figure out how long they've been in the car. Call 911 immediately,' Wall said. Some newer cars offer warnings for drivers to check the backseat for passengers. Double checking the vehicle is key, said Derogatis, the fire captain. 'If you make it a common habit, just like you would look in their rear view mirror to see if somebody's behind you, or if you look at your side view mirror to see if you want to switch lanes, make it habit to look in your rearview mirror, whether you have a child or an animal or anything, just to ensure that they are as safe as possible,' she said. NHL Sunshine Girls Columnists Sunshine Girls Toronto Raptors
