A quarter of the total Car Accident in the U.S. because Berponsel

Attention and also a warning to motorists who have a habit of using mobile phones while driving. According to the Road Safety Association of Governors (Governors Highway Safety Association / GHSA) in the United States, from advanced research ever reported by 350 posts since 2000, 25 percent of the total vehicle accidents because drivers are bertelpon.

Then, almost half the time of activity a day of driving distracted by many things (including calling), resulting in minor injuries to loss of life. Very fatal, was driving when making a short message (SMS).

"Although more posts related to driver distraction, there are still many things we do not know. It should be more research done to find solutions to reduce or eliminate them," said GHSA Executive Director Barbara Harsha, as reported by autoevolution (12 / 7).

The results also showed that there was no certainty of hands-free use can reduce the risk of road accidents. Including the prohibition of pro-sms while driving succeeded in reducing the level of road accidents. To that end, GHSA recommends a total ban on new rules for motorists using mobile phones while driving.

The action came into force in several U.S. states, including 30 states in the district of Colombia has established this rule. Furthermore, 41 states including Washington DC started banning new sms on the road.

Vilner retrims Infiniti crossovers' passenger cabins

Vilner Infiniti EX37 & FX37

Bulgarian customizer Vilner is known for creating luxurious passenger cabins. We've seen its crew apply their talents to the Mini Cooper, Chevy Camaro and Smart ForTwo, and now they've turned their attention to Infiniti's crossovers.

Since the press release after the jump offers little in the way of details, we'll let the images of the nautically inspired interiors in these EX37 and FX37 CUVs speak for themselves.

Gallery: Infiniti EX37 and FX37 by Vilner

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Ford named in patent infringement case over SYNC, safety systems

 

Eagle Harbor Holdings has named Ford in a lawsuit, contending that the automaker infringed on seven of its patents after talks between the two companies stalled out in 2008 – and the claimed infringements strike right at the heart of Ford's recent tech expansion.

In addition to claiming that Ford cribbed its technology for Active Park Assist, Stability Control, Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Alert and MyKey, the small Bainbridge Island, WA tech firm claims that the technology behind Ford's incredibly popular SYNC infotainment system. Specifically, the voice control and remote MP3 player connection technology.

According to Eagle:

"Our representatives began meeting with Ford in 2002 to discuss and disclose our patented automotive systems technology and its applicability for use in Ford vehicles," said Jeffrey Harmes, general counsel for Eagle Harbor Holdings, LLC. "These meetings continued until 2008, when Ford stopped communications with us. In early 2009 we informed Ford that its automotive audio systems infringed on our patents. In March 2010, we again informed Ford that its automotive electronics systems, including Ford SYNC, infringed on our patents. Unfortunately, despite our many efforts to communicate with Ford and resolve these issues, Ford continues to refuse to license its use of our patented technology. Ford is ignoring our patent rights and continues to use, without permission or license, Eagle Harbor's technology."

Those talks also included Volvo – at the time, owned by Ford Motor Company – but it's unclear if Eagle will pursue the recently sold Swedish automaker for similar tech infringement.

A Ford spokesperson tells Autoblog, "We were just served with this lawsuit late last week and we have not yet had an opportunity to review the details. We believe it would be premature for us to comment until we have had a chance to do so."

It's unlikely that Ford will have to stop production of its SYNC and advanced safety-equipped vehicles, but if Eagle wins the suit or settles out of court, we wouldn't be surprised to learn of the Blue Oval cutting a hefty check.

New Car Features You Should Have It

New Car Info - Research in the USA showed a significant effect on ESC reduces the risk of fatal single accident and more than one car. Works very well in the SUV. But the system is also criticized.

ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to help drivers to maintain control of his vehicle at high speed maneuvers or on slippery roads. Usually the condition is causing symptoms of oversteer or understeer. ESC applies the brakes and engine control to control the car remained on track.
Research in the USA in 2004 showed significant effects of ESC reduces the risk of fatal single accident. Researchers from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reinforce the results of 2004 research by showing that ESC reduces the risk of fatal up to 32% on inter-vehicle accident.
The study also confirmed on a single accident ESC can reduce the risk of fatal to more than 40%. The researchers estimate that if all cars equipped with ESC, then 10.000 fatalities on the streets of the USA could be avoided each year.
"This discovery indicates the ESC should be standard on every vehicle," said Susan Ferguson, senior vice president for research institutions. "Jaranrg is a safety technology that shows the effect is so great in reducing fatal accidents."
In the USA, currently 40% of passenger vehicle output in 2006 is equipped with ESC as standard equipment and 15% offer it as optional. ESC became standard in every model Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche output 2006. Cadillac, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mini, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo also offers on each model, at least optional.
In Indonesia, the car-mobi premium is usually already equipped with this device. It could be that price considerations lead to the ESC is not installed in most cars. In the USA as the ESC is offered between $ 300 - $ 800 as a single system. When equipped with other features the price quickly rose above $ 1,000.
ESC is offered by many names, almost every brand has its own version and name of each, such as Electronic Stability Program (DaimlerChrysler, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Peugeot, Renault, VW), Dynamic Stability Control (BMW), Electronic Stabilization Program (Audi), and Vehicle Dynamic Control (Nissan).
How ESC works

ESC Working Method

ABS brakes have speed sensors and a number of ESC adds sensors that continuously monitor how well a vehicle responds to input from steering wheel. These sensors can detect when the driver lost control because the car deviated from the path that should be passed, the problems that often arise in high-speed maneuvers or slippery-road. In this situation, the ESC automatically brakes individual wheels to keep the car under control. When the driver suddenly do a maneuver, such as cornering too fast, lost control of the car at risk. Then the ESC will conduct a series of braking is required and in some cases also reduce the speed of the car so the car under control.

ESC was first introduced by Robert Bosch GmbH, leading German automotive components company. This system called Elektronisches Stabilite tsprogramm (ESP) which was first used Mercedes-Benz and BMW in 1995. Continental Automotive System and then offer it to a wider market with the name of Electronic Stability Control which later became a generic name, although many automotive manufacturers use a different name for its version respectively.

ESC is relatively new. Just a few years ago researchers had sufficient data to analyze their effects on actual accidents. Using data Fatality Analysis Reporting System and police reports about accidents in 10 states between 2001-04, IIHS crash rate compared to sedans and SUVs (same model) that uses the ESC and no.

ESC known to provide a greater benefit compared to sedans to SUVs. Single accident risk reduction for the SUV reached 49% compared to 33% for sedans. Many single accident also makes the car overturned. Effectiveness of ESC prevent rollover is very dramatic. ESC reduces the risk of the SUV rolled up to 80% and 77% sedan.

Critics ESC
However, ESC is also criticized for a number of drivers feel features restrict exploration of the dynamic behavior of the driver of their car. ESC 'rob' them pleasure driving, he said. Therefore, some automotive companies offer a system where the driver can choose to eliminate the function of ESC. Others add to the tolerance limit oversteer or understeer before the ESC menginterverensi. There are also drivers who modify their ESC.
Another criticism, because it uses the ESC, there are drivers who felt able to drag as he pleased when passing the bend, past the limits ditoleriri car or ESC system. When this happens, the car will be slammed with a very loud and pose a greater danger.

Unique New York Taxi

New Car Info - Also touted as the world's busiest city, New York is also famous with the nickname City Taxi. Thousands of yellow taxi (yellow cab) become synonymous with "The Big Apple" for being one of the mainstay of transportation in this city.
Well, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (Taxi and Limousine Commission / TLC) New York is looking for a substitute candidate shaped sedan taxi orthodox. Competition is done by open tender, and has been rolling since the middle of this year.
Of the thousands of participants register candidates, selected the three finalists competing for the contract with TLC, at least for 10 years. Of the three finalists, there is a Turkish manufacturer Karsan OTOMOTIV competing with other finalists, namely the Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Company.
"Yellow Taxi is one of the icons of New York and has become an important part of the means of mass transportation. We plan to create a new fleet in the city is safer, environmentally friendly, and comfortable than they are today, "said New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Karsan OTOMOTIV multigunanya V1 product displays showed the most prominent of the other candidates. The shape of the van and has advantages for the disabled passenger access. However, TLC Chief David Yassky said that while interesting, but Karsan OTOMOTIV still minimal experience in terms of production and selling cars in the U.S..
Ford Transit Connect models rely produced in Turkey. Compact van is widely known because it is commonly used in Europe. In addition, the Transit Connect also named North American Truck of the Year 2010 at the Detroit Auto Show, earlier this year.

Microsoft Features for Cars

So, with WEA7 it can choose the car manufacturer. Its main features include verbal commands (speech commands), touch input, hands-free Bluetooth from mobile phones, as well as sophisticated dashboard for access to music, maps, navigation, and more.

The interesting feature is an oral command. The system is very simple without using hands to communicate with outsiders. So, simply through the sound can also reply to SMS. Amazingly, Microsoft is providing eight languages ​​on WEA7 conversation, namely American-English, English-English, German, Spanish-Mexican, Continental, Spanish, French-Canadian, Continental, French, and Korean.

In addition, Microsoft also said that in 2011 with Nissan LEAF will be equipped with touch screen for information technology resources of the Windows Embedded Automotive. Among contains navigation, location to charge the battery, and monitor fuel usage.

"Microsoft is very understanding that collaboration technology is vital to a unified evolution, especially in information and entertainment systems in vehicles," said Kevin Dallas, General Manager of Windows Embedded Business Unit at Microsoft. We, he continued, is very pleased to be creating new opportunities with WEA7 working with ecosystem partners to bring together the best solutions for information and entertainment, and productivity for the driver and passengers.

World's Most Dangerous Car

New Car Info - A nonprofit agency in charge of driver safety in the United States, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), recently issued a list of the most dangerous vehicles so far this year.
   

Most Dangerous Cars From a number of collision tests (crash-test) done IIHS stated, lower-class sedan vehicles most at risk during a fatal accident. Chevrolet Aveo, Chrysler PT Cruiser was blamed for a car that has the worst crash-test ratings in their class. Especially the impact of the current side impact and rear crash.

Chevrolet Aveo IIHS enter and Chrysler PT Cruiser in the Cadillac STS and the Mercury Grand Marquis as the most dangerous vehicle in 2010.
In the crash-test using the 2010 model cars, the team found at least 28 points in the trauma caused by collision ahead, and traumatized by 37 points on each side impact tests.
The worst rating is a car that caused the most trauma. Each point of trauma obtained judgments based on specific parameters depending on the region.
"The cars on our list has exceeded all Federal safety standards (U.S.)," said Russ Rader, IIHS spokesman as reported by Forbes. "Automaker has really taken over safety."
Not only that, the IIHS also included two-door Jeep Wrangler and four doors on their special list. In the crash-test conducted, the Wrangler has made a traumatized passengers from side impact. "When compared to its competitors, the Wrangler made ill during an impact with the side door," said David Zuby, senior vice president of vehicle research IIHS.
Zuby said, in an accident, the vehicle with a heavier mass will be better than small vehicles. 5500 Chevrolet Tahoe with a weight of pounds (2,750 kg) will beat the Nissan Micra that only weighs 1,000 pounds.