SaverOne Joins the European Union's Regulatory Committee on Driver Distraction

PETAH TIKVAH, Israel, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE) (TASE: SVRE), a technology company engaged in transportation safety solutions, today announced that it has joined the European Union's (EU) Regulatory Committee on Driver Distraction, as an observing member. This committee is responsible for setting EU regulations for vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) for in-vehicle technologies that help detect driver distractions and improve road safety.

The members of the EU Regulatory Committee on Driver Distraction include organizations such as the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the Automobile Suppliers Association (CLEPA), the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) and similar industry organizations. SaverOne became an observer and permanent participant in the committee, along with leading vehicle manufacturers which include Volvo Cars and Stellantis, a corporation that unites Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Jeep and twelve other brands.

SaverOne will have the opportunity to contribute its strong expertise and insights to help shape the future of in-vehicle technology, to reduce driver distractions and better protect vulnerable road users. SaverOne will participate in discussions, provide feedback, and help craft regulations that promote safer driving habits and promote technologies to reduce accidents on the road.

The EU Regulatory Committee on Driver Distraction aims to promote regulations that oblige OEMs that launch new vehicle models in the EU starting from July 2024 to integrate solutions into the vehicle systems that will tackle driver distraction. From July 2026, the integration of driver distraction systems will become a requirement for all new vehicles sold in the EU.

"We are thrilled to join the EU Regulatory Committee for Driver Distraction, this important industry regulatory committee focusing on driver and vulnerable road user safety," commented Ori Gilboa, CEO of SaverOne. "It is truly an honor to have been selected to take an active role in such an important governmental committee and to have the opportunity to contribute our deep experience and expertise. One of the primary causes of accidents today is driver distraction due to mobile phone use while driving, and controlling this is a crucial step for improving road safety. We have already taken the lead on this effort via our SaverOne Solution, which is today being implemented in thousands of vehicles in Israel, and we hope soon to expand internationally, which we believe has already helped save lives. We believe that way forward is the broad implementation by vehicle manufacturers of international regulation, and we applaud the efforts of the EU in advancing regulation to tackle driver distraction."

Added Mr. Gilboa, "We believe that this regulation in Europe will increase the awareness and ultimately the demand for our technology."

About the SaverOne System

SaverOne's system is installed in vehicles to provide a solution to the problem of driver distraction, as a result of drivers using distracting applications on the mobile phone while driving, in a way that endangers their safety and the safety of their passengers. This phenomenon is considered one of the main causes of road accidents in the world. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the annual cost of road accidents just in the United States, stands at about $870 billion each year, excluding the costs of serious injury or death, with a quarter of those accidents estimated to be related to the use of the mobile phones while driving. SaverOne's technology specifically recognizes the driver area in the vehicle and prevents the driver from accessing distracting applications such as messaging, while allowing others (navigation as an example), without user intervention or consent, creating a safer driving environment.

SaverOne's primary target markets include commercial and private vehicle fleets that are interested in reducing potential damages and significant cost, vehicle manufacturers that are interested in integrating safety solutions to their vehicles, and insurance and leasing companies. SaverOne initially addresses car fleets with focus on the Israeli, European and US markets, as well as other markets around the world. SaverOne believes that ultimately increased focus on monitoring and prevention of cellular distraction systems in vehicles, in particular driven by upcoming expected EU regulation, will likely have a dramatic positive impact on the demand for its systems in the future.

The Company's strategy is to provide its technology for installation to customers in the aftermarket as well as address OEM vehicle manufacturers, to install the Company's protection technologies during the vehicle manufacturing process.  

About SaverOne

SaverOne is a technology company engaged in the design, development and commercialization of OEM and aftermarket solutions and technologies, to lower the risk of, and prevent, vehicle accidents.

SaverOne's initial line of products is a suite of solutions that saves lives by preventing car accidents resulting from distraction from the use of mobile phones while driving. SaverOne is also developing a sensor system for early location and direction detection under all visibility conditions of vulnerable road users (VRU) through their cellphone footprint.

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Forward Looking Statements

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