Safe vehicles are driving the drop in road deaths

Posted to The Age (116/4/2012) on 16/4/2012 at 11:34 AM
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Safe vehicles are driving the drop in road deaths. Safe drivers will eliminate road deaths.

What's the choice?

Safe vehicles are driving the drop in road deaths

Posted to The Age (116/4/2012) on 16/4/2012 at 11:34 AM
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Safe vehicles are driving the drop in road deaths. Safe drivers will eliminate road deaths.

What's the choice?

Hybrid fender benders save people and the planet

Posted to Sydney Morning Herald (19/11/2011) on 19/11/2011 at 5:58 AM
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A heavier car means more materials used, and therefore bigger carbon footprint. While the number of hybrid cars is still small, disposal of batteries is not a major concern as yet. However, the day will come when this will present a big challenge and the impact will negate any "green" quality, making such technology environmentally unfriendly. So, can anyone come out with a recyclable green battery design?

Hybrid fender benders save people and the planet

Posted to Sydney Morning Herald (19/11/2011) on 19/11/2011 at 5:58 AM
Commenting on "Hybrid fender benders save people and the planet"
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/hybrid-fender-benders-save-people--and-the-planet-20111118-1nmhb.html

A heavier car means more materials used, and therefore bigger carbon footprint. While the number of hybrid cars is still small, disposal of batteries is not a major concern as yet. However, the day will come when this will present a big challenge and the impact will negate any "green" quality, making such technology environmentally unfriendly. So, can anyone come out with a recyclable green battery design?

Holden still to decide on Commodore future after claims union claims it's going offshore

Posted to Adelaide Now (3/11/2011) on 3/11/2011 at 9:40 PM
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@Bitter as of Paradise, comment 101: Of course we do, Australia makes Australian babies who can't find employment when they grow up!

If all those CEOs, marketing gurus, fortune telling economists are so good, how come they don't foresee all these icons disappear from Australia one after another?

Unions have a fair share in the making, but the mega-million buck CEOs are just as big a culprit. It's about time shareholders keep an eye on the power hungry Boards and money grabbing Board members, CEOs and top executives, to make sure that they are doing right by you. If you are unsure about what you are investing in, not only the brick-and-mortar and machinery, but also the people in the company and how they perform, then find out more or don't touch the unknown.

Higher share price normally don't benefit the general mum-and-dad shareholders, but those who know how to play the game. The top people benefit a bigger slice of the winnings. In a real world, what goes up will come down, but these smart people have put their golden nest eggs in secure places that will last them many life times.

Go hi-tech to lower road toll

Posted to Adelaide Now (18/4/2011) on 18/4/2011 at 4:46 AM
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Many road accidents resulting in fatality are more than just head-on collision or side collision. Mangled car bodies wrapped round trees or multi-car pile-up are unlikely to be prevented with new technology installed on those vehicles.

New technology in cars may save some lives, but will cause a false sense of security and new set of automotive problems. Tipsy, dopy and sleepy drivers will be driving with poor judgement, trusting the technology will correct their inability to control such lethal weapon on the road.

Responsible drivers are seldom the ones need training on advance / defensive driving techniques or technological gadgetry. In fact, most accidents are not caused by vehicle malfunction or lack of technological aids, but drivers’ failings - the result of present era’s society ills – lack of respect towards almost everything, including human lives.

Drivers under the influence of alcohol, even haven't caused any accident yet, should be banned from driving between 3 to 5 years, depending on the blood alcohol readings. Any driving culprits who cause other people immense pain and suffering should be sent to prison for at least 30 years.

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