Height Hindrances: IIHS study finds vehicle height directly correlates to the severity of pedestrian injuries in a collision
Toronto, Ontario — The taller a vehicle, the more likely it is to inflict serious injury to pedestrians in a collision, says a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To collect the study’s data, IIHS researchers specifically analyzed pedestrian crashes to develop injury risk curves showing how speed affects crash outcomes. […]
Losing Lockouts: Transport Canada and General Motors recalling 52,000 vehicles for issues with locking wheels
Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada and General Motors have announced that the automaker is recalling 52,000 vehicles from several model years due to rear wheels that could lock and suddenly cause a loss drive power and control. As highlighted in Transport Canada’s official recall statement, the issue is the result of a transmission control valve […]
Longevity Learning: Electric vehicles may last up to 40 percent longer than expected, says new SLAC study
Toronto, Ontario — As noted in a recent study from scientists working in the SLAC-Standford Battery Center, electric vehicles subject to normal use may actually last a third longer than initially predicted. In a joint project between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the study aimed to demonstrate that owners […]
SHIFT HAPPENS
It’s time to transform conversations into action By ALLISON ROGERS As we close out another year, it’s a given that we all reflect on conversations we’ve all had about industry change. Those passionate discussions that ignite our hopes for a better future in our industry. Year after year, the collective industry gathers thoughts from the […]
