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Mercedes-Benz plans to make the world’s first drowsy-driver detection system standard on next year’s new E-class sedan, AutoWeek reports. The system could aid in reducing the 100,000 crashes and 1,500 deaths that fatigue causes in the U.S. every year.

Dashboard Devices says it will formally launch its “carputer” at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

DD plans to market its ENV (Entertainment and Navigation for Vehicles) as a two-part system: the ENV-XC, which includes the CPU, graphics unit, and other basic computing functions, as well as a choice of head-ends, including the ENV-100 (a double-DIN system); the ENV-50 (a single-DIN system with motorized screen), or the ENV-50c (a single-DIN system with detached screen). The standard DIN measurements are two inches high by seven inches wide, with a double-DIN setup doubling the height to four inches.

Dashboard Devices hasn’t published the units’ prices, although TWICE claims that the double-DIN ENV-100 will cost $2,700. Representatives from Dashboard Devices weren’t able to be immediately reached for comment, possibly because of the Christmas holiday.

More details after the jump.