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Automotive Glazing Companies Awarded DOT Numbers
The Department of Transportation recently awarded DOT numbers to two automotive glazing companies, one Chinese and one American. Xuchang Annaio Automotive Glass Co., Ltd. (ANNAIO), a Chinese automotive glass manufacturer headquartered in Xuchang, Henan Province, China, received DOT Number 1078. … Continue reading
DOT Issues Nine New Numbers to Glass Companies
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded nine new DOT numbers to automotive glass companies. DOT No. 1062 was awarded to Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC in Grenada, Miss. Trulite offers a complete line of architectural aluminum products, … Continue reading
Daimler Vans and Volvo Recall Vehicles Over Glazing Issues
Daimler Vans is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles saying the windows could separate during a crash. Volvo is also issuing a recall for certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles due to a potential sunroof issue. Continue reading
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NHTSA: Glazing FMVSS Could Pose Obstacle for Autonomous Vehicles
When it comes to the development of autonomous vehicles, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) could be an obstacle. This is according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which released an initial report that identifies which areas of the FMVSS could prove to be an issue and glazing is one of those spotlighted. Continue reading
NHTSA Grants Exemption for Mitsubishi Quarter Panel Sidelite
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted an exemption to Mitsubishi Motors North America for a quarter panel sidelite that does not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard covering glazing materials. Continue reading