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redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to change the rating system for new cars to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and to better protect older drivers. In a Federal Register posting on Thursday, the agency said it may create a “silver” rating system to describe how well vehicles protect older occupants in crashes. It may also consider how rear-seat passengers and pedestrians cope in...
Virginia Tech engineers find warning systems may reduce serious injuries by 50% The second highest cause of automobile crashes is rear-end collisions – 17 percent. Thousands of people die. The solution? "It is simple," said Clay Gabler, a professor of biomedical engineering at Virginia Tech. "Slow the striking vehicle." The concept is simple. Execution is complex and expensive. But in a life-and-death scenario, it is worth the investment, agree Gabler and Kristofer Kusano of Herndon,...
TROY, Mich., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor WABCO, a leader in the development and integration of safety technology for the commercial vehicle industry, today announced its next generation Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, including the innovative SafeTraK technology by Takata Corporation, will be available for fleet installation starting in October this year. Meritor WABCO's LDW, powered by Takata's SafeTraK technology, is a forward-looking, vision-based system...
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Automakers Continue Effort to Help People Keep their Eyes on the Road and Hands on the Wheel to Avoid Injuries WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), in partnership with the Auto Alliance, today unveiled its 2012 public service announcement (PSA) urging drivers to use the most advanced safety feature of their vehicles while behind the wheel ... themselves. This is the third year of the...
CR impressed by new technology, says it's worth pursuing YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An ambitious new safety system that is being developed by government, universities and automakers is featured in Consumer Reports' Annual Auto Issue. Instead of protecting against the aftermath of a vehicle crash, the system is designed to prevent vehicle crashes from occurring in the first place. And the magazine--a staunch advocate of stronger safety features for...
Evolution Media enters the roof rack reminder product category with focus on digital, mobile solution. Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 The automobile roof rack has become a tool of choice for adventurous weekend warriors and road ready families with too much vacation cargo for the back on the minivan. They are a convenient way to leverage all of that space on top of a vehicle, keeping greasy bikes or extra luggage out of the trunk or cargo space of a car, SUV, or van. The gear...
PREVENT Life Safety Services, announces the opening of their Arizona office. The new office will provide life safety services, such as, fire damper inspection and repair; firestopping maintenance programs; fire door inspections, repair and re-certification; to healthcare, commerical office, education and hospitality markets. Livermore, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 PREVENT Life Safety Services is proud to announce the expansion of their service area to the state of Arizona effective...
DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC), founded in 1961, today celebrates its 50th year of saving lives. The organization's membership includes the leading global auto safety system manufacturers and their major suppliers. In order to better reflect its membership's comprehensive safety involvement, the former AORC is changing its name to the Automotive Safety Council (ASC). (Logo:...
AURORA, ON, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International Inc. announced today that its Magna Electronics operating unit, in conjunction with Mobileye, its partner for image processing, has developed an innovative driver assistance system that uses a single, forward-looking video camera to provide safety and convenience features such as forward collision and lane departure warnings. More affordable than comparable systems, the Magna system has recently launched on General Motors...
LONDON, November 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrentals.co.uk Launches Road Sense Safety Campaign with Brake to Help Raise Awareness for Dangers on the Road Car hire [http://www.carrentals.co.uk ] comparator Carrentals.co.uk has teamed up with road safety charity Brake to launch its 2011 Road Sense campaign, designed to encourage all drivers to take greater care on Britain's roads. Road Sense this year focuses on the issue of...
