Falling Asleep at the Wheel Kills 1,550 Americans Each Year
November 5-11 has been designated as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in the U.S., highlighting the problem of people who drive while sleepy. Such driving results in 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries annually, says the NHTSA.
London’s Congestion Pricing Proves Law of Unintended Consequences
To reduce congestion in the center of London, Britain began charging motorists $16 per day in 2003 to drive into the city. The move was heralded internationally for reducing traffic and pollution. But a new industry has grown up as a result: license plate theft and counterfeiting.
Wheels, Inc Listens to Users of Its FleetView Online Ordering System
Wheels, Inc has been listening to users of its online ordering system, FleetView, and is giving them what they are asking for--notification about changes in quote pricing and specifications and a way to share that information with others in their organization. So far customers are very pleased with the results.
Automotive Rear-View Cameras Reach New Plateau
Latest technology in rear-view cameras is the Around View Mirror (AVM) using 4 wide-angle cameras to surround the driver's view to the rear, front and flanks. The wrap-around view will be available on new Infiniti EX35 station wagon-crossover model going on sale at the end of December.
