Satellite Navigation Positively Affecting Traffic Safety Says Research

Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek, or TNO, is a leading Dutch research institute and it recently revealed the result of their research that they did on the effects of satellite navigation to driving and traffic safety.
The result shows that satellite navigation has been a great help in keeping drivers responsible and safe. The study found out that just like a Jet Chips cold air intake component that positively affects the engine, satellite navigation also positively affects the behavior and safety of drivers using it. Different companies producing devices which subscribe to satellite navigation commissioned the non-profit organization to make the research. These companies are Aon, Athlon Car Lease, Delta Lloyd, and TomTom.
The research found out among other things that satellite navigation has improved the driving behavior of drivers using cars with satellite navigation. The study shows that drivers make stops 25 percent less when guided by satellites. The use of the technology decreases the amount of time they are idling by as much as 35 percent. Usage of satellite navigation systems also decrease the number of turns drivers make while driving to their destination. This shows that this technology is far more superior to conventional navigating methods like using paper maps. The behavior of drivers also changed and this is shown in the 50 percent less instances when inappropriate actions are taken like ignoring traffic signs. This shows that the use of the satellite aided navigation system allows the driver to focus on driving more than finding the way.
Another thing that the use of satellite navigation gives to drivers is heightened alertness. Seventy-eight percent of the respondents in the study said that they feel they are on top of things when they are using a satellite aided navigation system. This translates to reduction of stress that is commonly found in drivers who has much trouble finding their way to their destination. The respondents also said that they are more alert with regards to traffic situations when they have a navigation device.
The use of satellite navigation was proven also to decrease the workload of the driver. Compared to other methods like using digital Internet route planners, the use of satellite navigation system requires less exertion and effort on the part of the driver.
The research also found out that the mileage of a vehicle is reduced by as much as 16 percent when using a satellite navigation device. In connection to that, the time spent on traveling is also reduced by as much as 18 percent. This reduction in time and distance means that less fuel is consumed. Since lesser fuel is consumed, the use of devices such as those manufactured by TomTom helps drivers to save money. This also means that satellite navigation indirectly helps in the protection of the environment. When it comes to insurance claims, the research group found out that those drivers who do not have a satellite navigation device makes 12 percent more damage claims than those who use satellite aided navigation devices.
The research was conducted in The Netherlands as commissioned by different companies. Three elements were used to answer the fundamental question What are the effects of navigation systems on traffic safety? The three elements used in the analysis of the survey were user survey, damage database analysis, and test drives. User surveys were conducted to determine what the drivers using the technology feel when they are using satellite navigation systems. The damage database analysis was conducted to find out the number of cases of damage claims filed by drivers with satellite navigation systems and those who do not have them. The test drives are conducted to gauge the effectiveness of the system against other navigation methods.



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Nissan s Negative & Positive Updates

The Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Is a car maker that is baed in Japan It is used to market its vehicles using the Datsun brand. Currently, it is one of the rivals of the United States auto market in Big Three.
Now, this Nissan tail light manufacturer has updates that would be of interest to his followers and the interest of all developments in the auto industry following people. Two of the company Recent updates include a negative and a positive. The recall is a negative while the positive is a honor.
Last Thursday, the company announced that it would be recalling 113000 units of its minivans. However, these minivans are those that are only sold in Japan market. The company also has said that they are doing because of such problems with the minivan& 39;s exhaust pipes.
The minivan to be remembered is the Nissan Serena and the models that are affected by the recall are those which have been made from April 2005 Until August 2006. Details on the withdrawal and the announcement has been posted on the company& 39;s home country of the Ministry of Transport site.
The web site has also inform readers that the Nissan Serena & 39; s parts that were welded were found out to have the risk of corrosion. And if that happens, the tubes could fall. The company also made mention that they were able to note in these 46 cases were reported to the company already. However, the good side is that there were no accidents related to the exhaust pipe drop-off.
As per the piece of positive news, the Nissan Motor Company was given accolades to a couple of their vehicles - the Nissan 350Z coupe and the Nissan X - TRAIL. The scholarships given to the vehicles were part of the Auto Express Used Car Honors.
For three years, the Nissan X-TRAIL was a contractor at Best Recreational 4x4 segment. As for the Nissan 350Z, this is the second time he was awarded the Best in the Coupe segment.
The judges of that prize giving body mentioned on the X-TRAIL, " The landing reigns supreme as the ultimate SUV used, combining decent on-road ways with true off-road capabilities ".
As per the Nissan 350Z, the judges were very excited to quote, " Looks and performance count for abundance in the coupe category, which explains why the Nissan comes out on top. Few cars at any price, as well as deal with the 350Z, and the futuristic style can tick all the boxes right, too. "



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Controversial Rolls Royce Plant Delayed

Auto industry has become very interested in lists Royce plans to build a new test facility in lanarkshire in the United Kingdom. In any case, this one was said to cost the company some 45 million cars sterling. I see, lists Ruiz was already planning for the establishment and construction of the test plant in its efforts to consolidate and effectively integrate the operations of two plants currently operating in the Middle Kilbride. One is reform and other factories while the structure was created as a test bed facility.

according to lists Ruiz, a plan to bring all of the facilities at one plant, which would be one built in the new langland Business Park. It will be built on 36,000 square feet of land. Naturally, when the new factory will be built, two in East Kilbride will continue to operate and produce products lists of lists Ruiz Ruiz auto parts, to the lists Royce vehicles.

this already been confirmed by the spokesman for the company& 39;s car. In fact, as pointed out that the operations of the two facilities in East Kilbride will continue. Workers at the plant does not need to worry about their jobs for the company any plans to cut the number of workers lies in their jobs and their current status.

the spokesman more shares that the decision on the delay of the new plant lists Ruiz had caused due to a number of factors. This was one of the weak dollar. In addition to this, and he further says that the delay was also due to the high cost of raw materials needed to build a new facility as well as the increase in construction costs.

" combined effect of a number of external factors on langland trade situation necessitated the delay in the proposed investment. Lists Ruiz remains committed to Scotland, and this decision does not affect the company& 39;s intention to grow East Kilbride business, which will take on the new tape and work to build a gas turbine rb211 unit before the end of this year, the rolls Royce " States representative.



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