Free mobile app provides real-time info to help consumers “Buy Safe, Drive Safe, and Stay Safe” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a new iOS app for iPhones and iPod touches that will provide real-time vehicle safety information to consumers[Read More…]

  ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013.  Tougher drunk driving laws, lower speed limits and stricter seat belt laws are the best ways to reduce traffic deaths in the United States, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. “Despite recent major improvements in road safety in the U.S., the[Read More…]

Proposal Would Allow All Pedestrians to Detect Vehicles that Do Not Make Sound WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013.  As required by the bipartisan Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (PSEA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing that hybrid and electric vehicles meet minimum sound standards[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. Although fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States dipped slightly last month, 2012 was the best year ever for fuel efficiency, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. For the year, average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of newly purchased[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, giving consumers clear and easy-to-read information to help them choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs. The 2013 models include[Read More…]

Partners with Law Enforcement to Focus on Unbuckled, Impaired Drivers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) launched its “Drive to Survive” campaign today and partnered with law enforcement across the state to kick off an end-of-the-year push to drive down the number of motor vehicle crash fatalities.[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2012. Fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is at its highest level ever, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in October was 24.1 mpg, up[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2012. For the second straight month, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. fell by 0.2 mpg—likely reflecting a slight drop in gas prices, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks,[Read More…]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2.3 million automobile crashes occurred at intersections across the United States, resulting in some 7,000 deaths. More than 700 of those fatalities were due to drivers running red lights. But, according to the Insurance Institute for[Read More…]

Agencies Announce Winter Preparations and Urge Motorists to Reduce Speed, Buckle Up and Don’t Crowd the Plow CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011.  Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today stressed safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions.  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway and the Illinois[Read More…]