Automotive Safety Systems Get More Dependable May 17, 2008
That was the goal of the EASIS project, an EU-funded research effort to build an ISS for the automotive industry as part of a much broader effort to improve car safety. It was not a simple task. (Science Daily)
Torquing the talk May 8, 2008
Car makers are working on the biggest advance in car safety since the invention of headlights. In about five years, wireless communications will enable cars to talk to each other and exchange information about road conditions, traffic and the proximity and behaviour of other cars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Retirement Living TV and AAA Present 'Auto Travel Week' on Daily Cafe May 8, 2008
Just In Time For Memorial Day AAA Experts Zoom In To Provide Travel Tips and Car Safety For Senior Motorists ... Featuring AAA's Betsy Sell, managing director of travel, and Troy Green, AAA manager of public relations, these travel experts will reveal the AAA Memorial Day forecast and discuss car safety, trip preparation and ways to save at the pump. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Volvo's 2020 vision May 2, 2008
Top, the movable test track at the crash laboratory of the Volvo Car Safety Centre in Gothemburg, Sweden. Below, the crash test barrier. (Globe and Mail)
No inspections May 2, 2008
The free car safety seat inspection planned for Saturday will not be held because of several conflicts, Lyda Kasselman of the Pratt Law Enforcement Center said. The inspection will be rescheduled for a later time. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Which States Punish Distracted Drivers Most? May 2, 2008
Which States Punish Distracted Drivers Most. Friday, May 2, 2008, 11:15 am. (WNBC.com, NY)
Which States Punish Drivers On Cell Phones? May 2, 2008
Which States Punish Distracted Drivers Most. - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Audi Works with ESI Group and HP to Advance Auto Safety Standards with Auto Industry's Fastest Supercomputer Apr 21, 2008
Crucial in optimizing car safety, the new system is based on ESI Group s PAM-CRASH 2G simulation software and an HP Cluster Platform 3000BL system, providing 15. 36 teraflop/s of computing performance for crash simulation models of Audi. (BusinessWire)
‘Safety is important' Apr 18, 2008
SafeKids of McPherson County will provide car safety seat demonstrations. We have received a lot of phone calls from parents wanting to know more about the event, Hoover said, clarifying that all ages are welcome and the whole identification process only takes a few minutes. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Ontario kicks-off annual spring seatbelt campaign Apr 16, 2008
Seatbelts, Child Car Safety Seats, Booster Seats And You're Good To Go TORONTO, April 16 /CNW/ - Today Ontario kicks-off its annual spring seatbelt campaign, aimed at reminding drivers to buckle up and make sure child safety seats are properly installed ... Police, fire, emergency medical services, public health units, community groups, government and volunteer organizations are working together to spread the message that seatbelts, child car safety seats and booster seats save lives ... "I urge... (Canada Newswire)
Road Safety: The Uncrashable Car? Apr 16, 2008
Realising impact is unavoidable; in-car safety systems pre-tension the safety belts and arm the airbag, timing its release to the second before impact ... But as part of its broad and deep approach to car safety, it is also diving into more experimental and medium- to long-term systems, innovations that could appear in five-to-ten years ... Tiny differences have a huge impact on car safety. (Science Daily)
Patrick signs booster seat law Apr 12, 2008
Legislation requires the car safety device for children under 8. Print|| Text size + By James Vaznis Globe Staff / April 12, 2008. (Boston Globe)
acc Supports Effort to Improve Rail Safety Apr 1, 2008
Federal Government Proposes Crucial Steps to Enhance Tank Car Safety ARLINGTON, Va ... Together, we have invested billions of dollars in training, systems, technology and tank car safety, and we will continue to do so ... "We are gratified that DOT will issue its proposed tank car safety standards tomorrow, and we hope to see these crucial steps approved before the end of this year as we enhance what is already a very strong rail safety record. "Because chemicals - including those classified as... (PR Newswire)
Government proposes new hazmat rules, citing Minot derailment Apr 1, 2008
A series of deadly railroad accidents involving hazardous materials - including the 2002 derailment and chemical spill on the edge of Minot, N.D., a 2004 derailment near Macdona, Texas, and a January 2005 train collision and chemical spill in Graniteville, S.C. - led the FRA to develop the new rules, which Boardman called a "revolutionary step forward in tank car safety.". The Federal Railroad Administration expects it will take the industry eight years to replace the 15,300 tank cars, but half... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sen. kills child death bill Mar 29, 2008
"The annual cost of the program to the state would have been about 43,000. The child mortality review legislation would have set up a review team of doctors, law enforcement workers and others that would have had full confidentiality, immunity from subpoenas, and be allowed to get all records concerning unexpected child deaths in the state.Part of the reason for forming the team was that it could have spotted trends that might have led to actions to prevent future deaths. Past governors have set... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Baytown: John Force preview Mar 27, 2008
He subsequently committed himself to improving Funny Car safety through the creation of The Eric Medlen Project in Brownsburg, Ind ... Although his focus clearly is on race car safety, particularly since daughters Ashley, Brittany and Courtney all are involved in the sport, Force hasn't lost his competitive drive. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Metro: $489 Million Needed for Repairs and Safety Mar 27, 2008
Metro officials say they need $489 million for urgent work to repair worn equipment, fix deteriorating infrastructure and improve rail car safety. About half of that total is needed for projects that need to be completed in the next two years for Metro to continue to operate safely. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Car safety improving with time Mar 24, 2008
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Going away for Spring Break? Staying Home? Mar 15, 2008
Car Safety Always wear a seatbelt ... Before you drive, double-check your car safety gear (jumper cables, jack, etc). (The New Hampshire, NH)
Ralph Nader to run for president Feb 25, 2008
In the 1960s his work on car safety led directly to seat belts and shatter-resistant glass being fitted in every American car. From the 1970s he built a reputation for dealing with issues including workers' rights, public safety, the environment and the influence of corporations. (BBC News -- Americas)
Photo contributed Pictured from left, Wayne Goodwin, Madison Goodwin, Rep. Melanie Wade Goodwin, Insurance Commissioner Jim Long, Amy Hamilton, and Gus Bellamy. Feb 22, 2008
Among other activities, SKNC provides car safety seats for families with newborn children and coordinates training in communities across North Carolina for proper installation of the seats. It also provides childhood safety tips throughout the year. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Miley Cyrus spurs movie seat belt debate Feb 22, 2008
But anyone looking for car safety tips from Hollywood would be advised to avoid most movies. Immediately, one might write off the work of Bruce Willis, Steve McQueen and Burt Reynolds not to mention avoid Thelma & Louise entirely. (MSNBC -- News)
Visionary Research: Teaching Computers to See Like a Human Feb 21, 2008
These shortcomings become more pressing as demand grows for security systems that can recognize a known terrorist's face in a crowded airport and car safety mechanisms such as a sensor that can hit the brakes when it detects a pedestrian or another vehicle in the car's path. Seeking the way forward, Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are looking to advances in neuroscience for ways to improve artificial intelligence, and vice versa. (Scientific American)
Unlicensed motorists, particularly those driving on suspended or revoked licenses, are a major public safety menace. I applaud the checkpoints and the impounding of the associated vehicles. More... Feb 20, 2008
How about CAR safety. wrote on Feb 19, 2008 11:08 AM:Good job on checking for licenses; I assume they just didn't 'forget' and leave the license home. (North County Times)
Tire Checks Important Part Of Safe Travel Feb 20, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Observing child passenger safety week Feb 16, 2008
Any passenger under 80 pounds should always be restrained in a car safety seat in the back seat of the motor vehicle. Parents should educate themselves regarding the various types of safety seats on the market. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Congress OKs bill to boost child car safety Feb 15, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Legislation comes after kids backed over due to large blind spots. (MSNBC -- Business)
Only in Japan: The Best Technologies You Can't Buy Feb 11, 2008
High-tech is also being employed in car safety systems like the Round View Monitor. The video from four cameras around the vehicle is processed and brought together into a single image so that you get the illusion of seeing your car from above. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Democrats Groan as Nader Thinks of '08 Run Feb 2, 2008
In the 1960s, he took on the auto industry with his book "Unsafe At Any Speed." The book and his hard-headed investigations led to the country's first car safety laws and he is credited with making selt-belts mandatory here. After winning a lawsuit against General Motors, Nader ploughed the money into his consumer rights campaign. (Newsmax)
Using The Safety Belt In The Rear Seats Of The Car Reduces Death Risk By Almost A Half Jan 30, 2008
8, 2006) Young infants should not be left unattended to sleep in standard car safety seats, warn researchers in this week's British Medical Journal. Infant car safety seats are vital to protect young infants. (Science Daily)
American Red Cross Partners With Safety4Kids(R) to Debut Children's Fire Safety DVD Jan 16, 2008
Children learn valuable safety lessons while singing along to songs like "Danger Danger Don't Touch!" demonstrating household safety; "Buckle Up" teaching car safety, "Safe Walkers" showing how to cross the street safely; and "Sunshine Sunscreen" on how to be safe out in the sun. The DVD will also include informative safety tips from Parenting magazine on childproofing your home. (PR Newswire)
Ford Edge Crossover to Go on Sale in Brazil This Year as Global Product Push Continues Jan 15, 2008
The five-passenger crossover has received a series of awards, including the highest assessments from the main car safety institutes in the United States, including the "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and five-star classification in frontal and side crash tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Edge also has been recognized with AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award. (PR Newswire)
Did Brad Pitt endanger Pax? Jan 14, 2008
Britney Spears ignorant of child car safety. Yawn. (MSNBC -- News)
GM unveils eco-friendly concept Cadillac Jan 9, 2008
Electronics will also play an increasingly important role in car safety. GM's Onstar service, for instance, will get a new feature called Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, which slows down a car that's been reported stolen. (CNET News.com)
How much has your car depreciated? Jan 7, 2008
How much has your car depreciated. - ConsumerMan- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ford Developing Crash Test For Child Safety Jan 1, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Tests Usually Focus On Head, Neck Injuries. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ford creating kids belly for crash-test dummies Dec 27, 2007
Effort aims to boost childrens car safety, previously focused on head, chest. LIVE QUOTE. (MSNBC -- Business)
Crash Test Insert To Imporve Kid's Safety Dec 27, 2007
Ford Developing Crash Test For Child Safety - Automotive News Story - KGTV San Diego. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Car safety checks: Is two years too long? Is it a safe idea for Virginia to have vehicle inspections once every two years? Dec 19, 2007
com - Car safety checks: Is two years too long ... Car safety checks: Is two years too long. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
We are top of the car safety league Dec 17, 2007
CARE HOME WORKERS IN COURT. CHECK OUT THE BIG ISSUES. (Swindon Advertiser)
EDITORIAL: Educating parents on safety Dec 17, 2007
Jefferson Parish School Board member Mark Morgan, who saw an unrestrained toddler tumble out of a moving vehicle on the West Bank in October, is making car safety for children a personal mission. At his urging, the School Board unanimously approved a motion that requires teachers of prekindergarten students to ask parents whether they need a car seat and also requires schools to distribute information to parents on their importance. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Holidays: A time for safety awareness Dec 14, 2007
Charles City Press - News. Check out our special sections at the bottom of the. (Charles City Press, IO)
Nigeria: Driving to Death Nov 29, 2007
It has already begun giving cars free safety checks, with police trained to look at car safety and offer free advice on emergency preparedness. "The whole idea is to cause an internal change of culture here," Osita Chidoka told IRIN.. (allAfrica.com)
Toyota shows new driving simulator for testing car safety, other technology Nov 26, 2007
The Associated Press Published: November 26, 2007. Toyota's new driving simulator for testing safety features is a giant dome that swivels, tips and swishes on a rail to deliver the sensations of maneuvering on real-life roads. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Social marketer targets campaigns to tweens Nov 8, 2007
"Our goal was to get into their heads and figure out what would make them more able to change their behavior," says Jennings, whose focus groups with tweens revealed that parents were the influential factor for car safety. "We empowered parents to know their kids are looking at them.". (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Goodyear, American Axle beat estimates, others lag Oct 31, 2007
TRW's third-quarter profit jumped on increased demand for car safety products such as airbags and electronic stability controls, but it narrowed its full-year earnings forecast. Net income rose to $23 million, or 22 cents per share, from $5 million, or 5 cents per share, a year earlier. (ABC News -- Wire)
KIDS CALENDAR 10/26 Oct 28, 2007
Also Chopper Hopper, music, refreshments, car safety seat checks; child IDs, more. (518) 477-4194. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
NDP balks at 'partisan' car-seat program Oct 25, 2007
The events, part of a government program promoting car safety for children, generated plenty of positive news coverage - what, after all, could be sweeter than helping to keep kids safe. But the goodies weren't made available to a single Opposition MLA. Instead, the provincially funded program exclusively used the offices of Liberal MLAs to distribute 2,000 free seats. (Globe and Mail)
Curbing the carbonCar firms blow their horns over their emission reductions Oct 15, 2007
As Mr Chapman, 36, explains, car safety has come on a bit since the days of the feather-weight 2CV, which Citroen stopped making in 1990. "If you are going to get hit by a lorry in a 2CV, then yes, it is going to hurt," he says. (BBC News -- Europe)
Region Roundup Oct 15, 2007
Bowman - A free car safety seat check will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Southwest Healthcare ambulance garage in Bowman. Certified safety technicians will assist parents and caregivers in the proper use and installation of car safety seats. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
6 safe fuel savers Oct 13, 2007
These days, you no longer have to choose between saving gas money and getting the ultimate in car safety. Here's a look at some cars that give you both. (CNN -- Money)
Firefighters get thanks and awards Oct 10, 2007
Firefighters Whitney Welch, Robert Roth, and Robert Natale were given a group commendation for starting a child car safety seat installation program, teaching all career firefighters to install the seats properly for the public. Lt. Michael Taubl was commended as an individual for his work to maintain hazardous material metering equipment, and Firefighter Ted Ruehl got the same nod for caring for department scuba gear. (Greenwich Time)
Valuable lesson about the road - Sunday's letters to the editor Sep 30, 2007
Thanks for letting me get this off my chest, and if even one parent has a heart-to-heart talk with their teens about car safety and cell phones, then this letter was worth the time it took me to write it. -- Kathie Smith, Orangeburg. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Population Rise Adds To Crime Sep 19, 2007
Other important car safety advice: Always wear your seat belt and always lock your doors, even if you are in the car driving. While every crime cannot be prevented, following some simple safety guidelines can go a long way in ensuring the overall safety of the community. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Bismarck family sues car safety seat maker for infant's death Sep 18, 2007
Now 51 High 65 Low 42. LOADING Sep 18, 2007 - 04:03:14 CDT By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press Writer FARGO - The family of a 7-month-old Bismarck boy killed in a rollover two years ago says a defective child safety seat led to him being ejected from the vehicle. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lawyer and Two Judges He Bribed Are Sentenced to Prison Sep 8, 2007
Paul Minor, a once highly regarded attorney who amassed a fortune from asbestos, tobacco, medical malpractice and car safety cases, was ordered to serve 11 years in prison. He also was fined $2. (Law.com)
Let the fall festivals begin! Sep 8, 2007
Children s activities include free computerized health screenings, finger printing, car safety and learning fire escape routes. Cliff the Magic Man will perform and each child receives a goody bag. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Traffic fatalities in Iowa jump in July Sep 5, 2007
Targeted at people between 14 and 24 years old, visitors to the website are able to watch a short video regarding car safety, and they can potentially win a new car if they score high enough on safety exam, Gray-Fisher said. "It is something educational, something fun, and a great way to win a car," she said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Microsoft releases details on Vista SP1 Aug 31, 2007
It is honestly quite amazing what engineers can do with efficient programming, low memory and slow embedded CPU s: Things like various medical devices, control systems in factories, car safety systems like stability control. IT IS JUST AN IDIOTIC PLAIN STATEMENT TO SAY: WELL VISTA RUNS FINE ON 2GB MEMORY, SO IT IS FINE Nixo Aug 30, 2007 11:56 And XP were also going through the same initial instability as Vista, agreed, and I believe that it would reach XP s stability and reliability, but XP... (TG Daily)
In Rollover Tests, SUVs Make Upward Turn Aug 30, 2007
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. 78 SUVs Earn Four-Star Rating. (KCRA 3, CA)
SUVs Scoring Better In Rollover Tests Aug 30, 2007
In Rollover Tests, SUVs Make Upward Turn - Automotive News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
School salaries Aug 25, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. All Alaska in one click -- news, blogs, videos and more. (Anchorage Daily News)
Promoting Child Safety With Computers Aug 8, 2007
We have effective ways to prevent injuries, like smoke detectors and car safety seats, but many families, especially low income families, remain unprotected, said Andrea Carlson Gielen, ScD, ScM, lead author of the study and director of the Center for Injury Research & Policy at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Our study shows that parents respond best when safety messages are tailored to their specific needs and beliefs. (Science Daily)
Safe Kids celebrates 'successful' first year in Tucson Aug 7, 2007
According to a news release, Safe Kids put an emphasis on topics such as airway obstruction, bike and car safety, fires and burns, poison and water safety during its first year in Tucson. The news release indicates the organization participated in various community events and partnered with local retailers in its efforts to reduce adolescent injuries and eliminate childhood deaths. (FOX 11, AZ)
Think big for the safest drive of your life Jul 25, 2007
Cars in the Buyer's Guide to Used Car Safety Ratings 2007 were assessed for crashworthiness, how well they protect the people inside the car, as well as their aggressiveness - how harmful they were to the people inside the car they hit, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians ... Try and steer away from cars built before 1995, where the study identifies a huge advance in car safety, generally because of the advent of in-car air-bags. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
