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TTalking Cars That Avoid Crashes to Stem 1M Killed Annually
2015-05-19 23:52:33| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Talking Cars That Avoid Crashes to Stem 1M Killed Annually V2V or Vehicle to Vehicle communications that will avoid car accidents are being perfected by advancing research, development, and testing. More than One Million people are killed by automobiles worldwide every year, including over 30,000 deaths and 5 M crashes in the U.S. alone This breakthrough technology in cars that talk to each other will avoid accidents, loss of life, and extensive vehicle damage. V2V is said to have a greater impact on vehicle safety than autonomous or self-driving vehicles. Linking cars wirelessly will have a big effect on road safety. Vehicle manufacturers face complex challenges from car computers processing data, hackers, and human interface issues but GM, U of Michigan and NHTSA working to solve all constraints. The Article TTalking Cars That Avoid Crashes to Stem 1M Killed Annually appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Study using real-world data finds low speed autonomous emergency braking leads to 38% reduction in rear-end crashes
2015-05-13 19:55:47| Green Car Congress
Semi driver killed when truck crashes into home
2015-05-06 22:24:07| Trucking - Topix.net
The driver of the semi identified as David A. Wessely, 62, of Cedar Grove, Wis. was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident.
Recent Oil Train Crashes in the US and Canada
2015-05-01 21:57:43| Railroads - Topix.net
Sweeping regulations to boost the safety of trains transporting crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids were announced Friday by U.S. and Canadian officials. The long-awaited regulations are a response to a series of oil train accidents in both countries over the last few years that have resulted in spectacular fires that burned for days.
8 injured when car crashes into N.J. Transit bus in Newark
2015-05-01 13:27:41| Railroads - Topix.net
At least eight people were injured in Newark early Friday when a speeding car collided with a New Jersey Transit bus, officials said. The 2 a.m. crash injured six people on the bus, two critically, police sources told NBC New York.
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