In this day and age of high gas prices of 2008 and S.U.V. may be the best bargain and value that you ever get in your life. At the end of the day what counts is what done it costs you out of your pocket. All considered and calculated that high end luxury S.U.V. may be present more than tremendous value to you. You can have ownership of a luxury vehicle that you may of dreamed of and never thought that you would ever own. Not so in 2008.
It’s not only the price of gasoline and fuel that comes into the mix. Gasoline prices are high but they are not the only factor in the equation of automobile ownership and total costs. For a person with driving patterns and large distances to cover – as an example someone who commutes long distances every day – or workday then the cost of gasoline and miles per gallon (m..p.g.) Figures, statistics and calculations are of the most major concern. However in your case is this true? After much travel and consultation long standing industry analyst Winnipeg based William Simpson has noted that many other factors are involved in final calculations of automobile ownership than simply the cost of gasoline at the pump, out of the car owner’s wallet... A discounted luxury S.U.V. utilizes premium components that are much higher in quality and durability that lower end econobox or even standard components. For example the premium tires on a luxury S.U.V. most likely will be of a premium brand and quality that may last twice as long as basic tires.
SUV’s by their nature basically converted heavy duty trucks. They are usually more of substance and afford greater reliability, durability and strength than standard automobile components. Ditto that for components such as transmissions and motors. Overall an S.U.V. affords extremely high and durable components, heavy and substantial by their very nature which often affords lower overall repair costs in total than more standard vehicles.
It’s what the automobile costs you in sum total less its residual value that matters in the end not only the cost of gas. Your purchase price of that S.U.V. is subsidized so to speak either by automobile sales market conditions , the loss afforded by the previous owner or a combination of both. It can be argued that the S.U.V. you purchase today may decrease further in price. True - yet a substantial discount and depreciation mark down has been awarded to you. In addition the vehicle has already been marked down substantially . How much lower in price can it go ?
There is more than a glut of SUV’s on the market. Many, who travel larger amounts than you, on a daily basis, have found that they just cannot afford that luxury S.U.V. Between their gas costs, increases in mortgage costs and costs of basic goods and groceries they have made the decision to dump their S.U.V. early even at a great loss as they just cannot afford their essential travel routine with today’s high gas and fuel prices. Their loss may be your subsidy on a vehicle that you may never have thought that you could have even considered to own. Even dealers have late model SUV’s on their lots – that are basically new, that they have not been able to sell. With the increases in the cost of fuel the demand for those new SUV’s has been substantially reduced over previous sales expectations. Those essentially new S.U.V. luxury vehicles are just sitting on the dealer’s lot waiting to be haggled for. And if not those vehicles there are no shortage of SUV’s being sold at more than distressed prices.
A luxury S.U.V. may be the best bargain and value for you as an automotive vehicle. You may be able to afford a luxury vehicle that you dreamed of and never thought you would ever own. It all depends on your driving habits and history. What matters in the end is final cost to you – not only the price of gas. Take the time to do the math and calculations. If the numbers add up and point in your favor – then their will be noted shortage of product for you to pick from and to be in the driver’s seat to haggle out a tremendous deal for yourself.
2009/08/07
@Great New Automotive Shop Management Software
Need to sort through a stack of invoices on your desk? Is it hard to keep track of work orders and client history? The use of automotive shop management software will help alleviate all issues and save you time and money in the process. You will no longer loose out on business because of disorganization.
Whether it is to organize the office or keep better track of materials this automotive shop management software will get any shop back on task; the repair of vehicles and not the organization of the office.
Spend less time on paper work and spend more time with clients. Increase the bottom line with this time saving software. It is certain that satisfaction will be rendered with the purchase of this software.
Time is of the essence and with the use of this automotive shop management software hours a day will be saved. This program is equipped to automatically convert scheduled appointment or estimates into work orders, ultimately saving time and an increase in profits. There is also a time saving ‘service’ (Canned Jobs) built in automatically to save the client time.
This product offers many levels of functionality for an easy upgrade to management and budget needs. These levels of functionality include scheduling, invoicing, receivables and many other features. Online ordering is also available with labor guides to create ease when ordering parts.
With the purchase of this automotive shop management software a great support team will be provided that will be there to meet you software needs. Support is included in the price for the first year of every package bought to ensure satisfaction with every purchase. No matter what the technical problem, the support team will be able to help in a way that is fast and efficient.
Our product offers multi levels of functionality for an easy upgrade for management and budget needs. These levels of functionality include scheduling, invoicing, receivables and many other features. We also offer online parts ordering with labor guides, and other features to create ease when ordering parts and managing your shop labor.
This software is designed to be simple and smooth, while it includes the functionality to meet the needs of the automotive repair shop industry. This specific product provides ease of use and has received high acclaim from both light and heavy duty vehicle repair businesses.
While most businesses have to purchase multiple types of software in order to effectively run their companies, this software gives businesses everything they need in one package. That saves them time, as well as ease of use. By only having to learn one program instead of several, businesses are able to quickly master the features.
Shop Controller provides comfort with the purchase of our software. We hope you will visit http://www.shopcontroller.com or call us at 800.898.2038. With countless hours of research and development, rest assured that this software is capable and will meet the needs of any automotive repair business. From work orders to online orders and everything in-between, this software system has everything an automotive business needs.
Whether it is to organize the office or keep better track of materials this automotive shop management software will get any shop back on task; the repair of vehicles and not the organization of the office.
Spend less time on paper work and spend more time with clients. Increase the bottom line with this time saving software. It is certain that satisfaction will be rendered with the purchase of this software.
Time is of the essence and with the use of this automotive shop management software hours a day will be saved. This program is equipped to automatically convert scheduled appointment or estimates into work orders, ultimately saving time and an increase in profits. There is also a time saving ‘service’ (Canned Jobs) built in automatically to save the client time.
This product offers many levels of functionality for an easy upgrade to management and budget needs. These levels of functionality include scheduling, invoicing, receivables and many other features. Online ordering is also available with labor guides to create ease when ordering parts.
With the purchase of this automotive shop management software a great support team will be provided that will be there to meet you software needs. Support is included in the price for the first year of every package bought to ensure satisfaction with every purchase. No matter what the technical problem, the support team will be able to help in a way that is fast and efficient.
Our product offers multi levels of functionality for an easy upgrade for management and budget needs. These levels of functionality include scheduling, invoicing, receivables and many other features. We also offer online parts ordering with labor guides, and other features to create ease when ordering parts and managing your shop labor.
This software is designed to be simple and smooth, while it includes the functionality to meet the needs of the automotive repair shop industry. This specific product provides ease of use and has received high acclaim from both light and heavy duty vehicle repair businesses.
While most businesses have to purchase multiple types of software in order to effectively run their companies, this software gives businesses everything they need in one package. That saves them time, as well as ease of use. By only having to learn one program instead of several, businesses are able to quickly master the features.
Shop Controller provides comfort with the purchase of our software. We hope you will visit http://www.shopcontroller.com or call us at 800.898.2038. With countless hours of research and development, rest assured that this software is capable and will meet the needs of any automotive repair business. From work orders to online orders and everything in-between, this software system has everything an automotive business needs.
@Prevent Rust Damage To Your Automotive Vehicle
Rust on your car – whether it be car, truck, van or S.U.V, is not only unsightly it can be downright dangerous. Rust can destroy the structure and integrity of your car frame making it dangerous. It can allow dangerous fumes to seep into your vehicle. Once started – rust can be most difficult and expensive to stop if you can stop the spread of the rust at all. What you see in terms of rust on the fender of your vehicle is like the part of the iceberg that hit the Titanic – it’s only the smallest part on the metal surface of the car. For what you can physically see of rust on the surface – it’s only the smallest portion.
What causes rust? Rust is the result corrosion resulting from moisture interacting with bare exposed metal of your vehicle. From then on the moisture interacts and almost breeds with the bare metal of your car in a chemical reaction. It’s that straightforward.
What can be done to prevent the start, spread and growth of rust on your vehicle? In most cases it comes down to simple steps of prevention. Sure in some geographic areas of the country where either a lot of salt is used on the roads – such as in New York City or Toronto Canada a lot more salt is used to keep the roads free of ice in the winter and rust is more of a problem. Still a lot can be done to prevent the initiation, start and spread of rust.
First of all to begin with, believe it or not, a lot of the rust that occurs on vehicles can be the result of your driving habits and patterns. Rust starts with damage and damages to the paintwork on your car or vehicle. Open spots on the paint or bodywork allow water and moisture to interact with this bare metal on your car.
Does not drive close behind other vehicles? This way rocks and pebbles that may be thrown by other vehicles may not hit and nick yours. Simply put to prevent rocks and pebbles from bouncing onto your car, try driving a bit further away from the cars in front of you. Do not tailgate. Certainly stay as far back as you can from open or even partially covered gravel trucks. In addition try to plan your routes to only travel on paved roads as opposed to gravel covered roads. If possible ditto this for open construction areas which may have gravel covered areas.
Newer cars are better protected than older models. Car makers now routinely employ galvanized metals, like the old shiny silver color metal garbage cans, that were so resistant to rust. This was a major step forward in rust prevention in newer cars. In addition auto manufacturers have done their best to reduce the chances of rust development and growth by having as few open areas where moisture can seep in and be trapped next to the metal on your vehicle, to stay and cause rust growth. Exterior trim and badges are now routinely glued to the bodies of cars rather than bolted into place so that there are few holes on the bodies of these cars with chipped paint edges to allow rust to initiate. In addition the very manufacturing methods of cars have been improved in an effort to stop the scourges of rust. Advanced Electrostatic methods of paint preparation are now commonly and routinely employed where during the painting and priming process of the automobile manufacturing in order to both attract paint primer into more difficult to access areas of the vehicle’s body , to completely cover and seal the car body. As well the paint and primer themselves are better bond in a more solid manner to the metal allowing for more intact and full coverage and protection against moisture and rust.
If there is one simple rule to follow it is to wash your vehicle on a regular, full and complete basis. It is not only a matter of stating that a “clean car runs better “and only a matter of cosmetics and appearances. By washing and drying your car thoroughly and completely you will both not allow moisture to be retained on your car but also to remove the dirt and debris on your car, and in the recesses of your car that can hold and retain moisture allowing rust to start and develop. Clean your car thoroughly, especially along and inside fenders, wheel wells, body trim and if possible in the undercarriage areas and you will be doing more than your part to prevent the start and growth of rust on metal areas of the vehicle.
Lastly if possible cover your car with a cloth cover even if stored in a garage. This way any further dampness can be kept away from your car. This way you can maintain your vehicle’s body and prevent expensive repairs to both repair vehicle rust and paint damage.
What causes rust? Rust is the result corrosion resulting from moisture interacting with bare exposed metal of your vehicle. From then on the moisture interacts and almost breeds with the bare metal of your car in a chemical reaction. It’s that straightforward.
What can be done to prevent the start, spread and growth of rust on your vehicle? In most cases it comes down to simple steps of prevention. Sure in some geographic areas of the country where either a lot of salt is used on the roads – such as in New York City or Toronto Canada a lot more salt is used to keep the roads free of ice in the winter and rust is more of a problem. Still a lot can be done to prevent the initiation, start and spread of rust.
First of all to begin with, believe it or not, a lot of the rust that occurs on vehicles can be the result of your driving habits and patterns. Rust starts with damage and damages to the paintwork on your car or vehicle. Open spots on the paint or bodywork allow water and moisture to interact with this bare metal on your car.
Does not drive close behind other vehicles? This way rocks and pebbles that may be thrown by other vehicles may not hit and nick yours. Simply put to prevent rocks and pebbles from bouncing onto your car, try driving a bit further away from the cars in front of you. Do not tailgate. Certainly stay as far back as you can from open or even partially covered gravel trucks. In addition try to plan your routes to only travel on paved roads as opposed to gravel covered roads. If possible ditto this for open construction areas which may have gravel covered areas.
Newer cars are better protected than older models. Car makers now routinely employ galvanized metals, like the old shiny silver color metal garbage cans, that were so resistant to rust. This was a major step forward in rust prevention in newer cars. In addition auto manufacturers have done their best to reduce the chances of rust development and growth by having as few open areas where moisture can seep in and be trapped next to the metal on your vehicle, to stay and cause rust growth. Exterior trim and badges are now routinely glued to the bodies of cars rather than bolted into place so that there are few holes on the bodies of these cars with chipped paint edges to allow rust to initiate. In addition the very manufacturing methods of cars have been improved in an effort to stop the scourges of rust. Advanced Electrostatic methods of paint preparation are now commonly and routinely employed where during the painting and priming process of the automobile manufacturing in order to both attract paint primer into more difficult to access areas of the vehicle’s body , to completely cover and seal the car body. As well the paint and primer themselves are better bond in a more solid manner to the metal allowing for more intact and full coverage and protection against moisture and rust.
If there is one simple rule to follow it is to wash your vehicle on a regular, full and complete basis. It is not only a matter of stating that a “clean car runs better “and only a matter of cosmetics and appearances. By washing and drying your car thoroughly and completely you will both not allow moisture to be retained on your car but also to remove the dirt and debris on your car, and in the recesses of your car that can hold and retain moisture allowing rust to start and develop. Clean your car thoroughly, especially along and inside fenders, wheel wells, body trim and if possible in the undercarriage areas and you will be doing more than your part to prevent the start and growth of rust on metal areas of the vehicle.
Lastly if possible cover your car with a cloth cover even if stored in a garage. This way any further dampness can be kept away from your car. This way you can maintain your vehicle’s body and prevent expensive repairs to both repair vehicle rust and paint damage.
@Engineers Innovate Safe Technology
Recent innovations in automotive engineering have produced active safety systems ranging from side alert, often called blind spot warning, to adaptive cruise control, to collision detection and warning. What this means to the average consumer will change over time as these products become increasingly available. What this means to the automotive engineer is increased attention to safe technology.
Many impressive innovations beyond the now customary car navigation system have existed – and even been on the market – for years now. Adaptive cruise control has been available since the early ‘90s. Electronic stability control has been an option for many vehicles since 1995. Scanning radars, crash sensors, pre-crash mitigation and vehicle and occupant safety systems are also emerging. Such systems offer insights into how roads can be made safer in generations to come and where automotive technology is heading. In other words, as cars become “carputers,” automotive engineers are driving shifting technologies.
The myriad of promising innovations includes vehicle occupant safety systems. For example, a crash sensor generates a signal based upon a potential crash or one already transpired via a continuously variable severity output signal. If an accident has occurred, sensors signal certain actions like deployment of airbags. If an accident is likely to occur, sensors can alert the driver in various ways so that she or he can try to take necessary actions to avoid an accident and/or the sensors can take action themselves by pretensioning seatbelts or initiating automatic braking. In many ways, this process is not dissimilar to the functioning of the human brain: The brain sends a signal to the body to complete an action, often in response to stimuli received from the outside world. Who knew humanity would serve as its own model for creating devices designed for our safety?
Often, though, such examples of automotive technology are integrated into high-end, expensive cars first, due to high pricing. As the benefits of these products become more widely known and their popularity expands, costs decrease due to economies of scale and advancing technology. As research and development pay off, these advanced products become more widely distributed.
The advantages of automotive system and component integration expertise will continue to increase over time. Such knowledge may be paramount to an industry focused on better fuel economy, safety advancements and financially feasible products. Engineers versed in not only the basics of these systems but also in how to integrate them is only the beginning. Savvy engineers who are engaging in up-integration – adding software that makes one electronic module do many things - and sensor fusion – using complementary technologies to enhance object detection and classification - may have an edge in an ever-competitive job market.
In the rush to meet consumer demand and stay competitive, suppliers tend to be increasingly eager to develop ways to integrate safety and other technology systems. Many vehicles currently come with automatic on/off, high/low beam and rain sensor technology for instance. A separate camera, of course, is not necessary for this. Install a camera for a lane departure warning system, and suddenly a world of possibilities opens up. Intelligent headlight plus pedestrian and sign recognition programs can also be added, to name a few, without the need for additional cameras. Separate module manufacturing for each technological innovation becomes unnecessary. Multiple functions and features on the same apparatus decrease cost and increase functionality.
So, what’s next? It seems to be the perpetual question that automotive engineers ask – no matter how far we advance. Perhaps an entirely self-driving car. Perhaps hover vehicles on highways, following designated pathways and communicating with surrounding vehicles to avoid crashes.
What do consumers want? The evolution of technology. Inventions born of new ideas. And, ultimately, innovative products that can even make us all safer. It’s the engineers, though - the technological innovators themselves - who make it possible.
Many impressive innovations beyond the now customary car navigation system have existed – and even been on the market – for years now. Adaptive cruise control has been available since the early ‘90s. Electronic stability control has been an option for many vehicles since 1995. Scanning radars, crash sensors, pre-crash mitigation and vehicle and occupant safety systems are also emerging. Such systems offer insights into how roads can be made safer in generations to come and where automotive technology is heading. In other words, as cars become “carputers,” automotive engineers are driving shifting technologies.
The myriad of promising innovations includes vehicle occupant safety systems. For example, a crash sensor generates a signal based upon a potential crash or one already transpired via a continuously variable severity output signal. If an accident has occurred, sensors signal certain actions like deployment of airbags. If an accident is likely to occur, sensors can alert the driver in various ways so that she or he can try to take necessary actions to avoid an accident and/or the sensors can take action themselves by pretensioning seatbelts or initiating automatic braking. In many ways, this process is not dissimilar to the functioning of the human brain: The brain sends a signal to the body to complete an action, often in response to stimuli received from the outside world. Who knew humanity would serve as its own model for creating devices designed for our safety?
Often, though, such examples of automotive technology are integrated into high-end, expensive cars first, due to high pricing. As the benefits of these products become more widely known and their popularity expands, costs decrease due to economies of scale and advancing technology. As research and development pay off, these advanced products become more widely distributed.
The advantages of automotive system and component integration expertise will continue to increase over time. Such knowledge may be paramount to an industry focused on better fuel economy, safety advancements and financially feasible products. Engineers versed in not only the basics of these systems but also in how to integrate them is only the beginning. Savvy engineers who are engaging in up-integration – adding software that makes one electronic module do many things - and sensor fusion – using complementary technologies to enhance object detection and classification - may have an edge in an ever-competitive job market.
In the rush to meet consumer demand and stay competitive, suppliers tend to be increasingly eager to develop ways to integrate safety and other technology systems. Many vehicles currently come with automatic on/off, high/low beam and rain sensor technology for instance. A separate camera, of course, is not necessary for this. Install a camera for a lane departure warning system, and suddenly a world of possibilities opens up. Intelligent headlight plus pedestrian and sign recognition programs can also be added, to name a few, without the need for additional cameras. Separate module manufacturing for each technological innovation becomes unnecessary. Multiple functions and features on the same apparatus decrease cost and increase functionality.
So, what’s next? It seems to be the perpetual question that automotive engineers ask – no matter how far we advance. Perhaps an entirely self-driving car. Perhaps hover vehicles on highways, following designated pathways and communicating with surrounding vehicles to avoid crashes.
What do consumers want? The evolution of technology. Inventions born of new ideas. And, ultimately, innovative products that can even make us all safer. It’s the engineers, though - the technological innovators themselves - who make it possible.
@Engineers Help Save Lives and Cash
It turns out all those fancy automotive safety devices cannot only help save lives, they can also save cash. According to The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, roughly $230.6 billion was exhausted on motor vehicle crashes in 2000 in the U.S. Nearly 42 thousand people perished that year, and 28 million vehicles were damaged.
The same government report also revealed that 5.3 million individuals suffered non-fatal injuries, 39% of all traffic-related deaths were attributed to alcohol and such substance-induced accidents cost about $51 billion. Public tax revenues, amounting to $21 billion, paid the costs incurred by 9% of crashes. That’s $200 for each household in America.
But wait. There’s more. Lost market productivity was estimated at $61 billion, property damage at $59 billion, medical expenses at $32.6 billion and the cost of travel delays at $25.6 billion. Each fatality produced a discounted lifetime cost of approximately $977,000.
Active and passive safety systems developed by automotive engineers and their colleagues may be a bigger part of the answer than we might suspect. Systems currently being developed are addressing both the monetary and safety concerns of our roadways through devices that have automatic responses to dangerous conditions or events. For instance, adaptive cruise control adjusts the speed of the vehicle to maintain a preset time gap from the vehicle ahead. Active night vision uses infrared illuminators to help drivers to see better when driving at night and electronic stability control improves the safety of a vehicle's handling, helping the driver maintain control of the vehicle.
Surprisingly, perhaps, these are just basic safety features – ranking amongst car navigation systems, keyless entry and hybrid cars as, yes, technological innovations, but old news to vehicle manufacturers. Lane departure and forward collision warning, pre-crash mitigation systems, side alert, pedestrian and road sign recognition systems are part of the new wave. These systems “read” the road using electronics, cameras and sensors. They alert drivers when they are drifting out of the intended lane, have another vehicle in their blind spots, are in danger of crashing or are distracted. These technological gems even respond to unavoidable crashes by enacting safety precautions, such as pretensioning motorized seat belts and applying brakes during the last 400 to 500 milliseconds before a crash, when there is little a driver can do to stop it.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 50% of all crashes involve “driver inattention.” It’s impossible to pinpoint how many crashes could have been avoided if there had only been some alert system warning drivers to pay more attention during critical moments. How many crashes could have been avoided by a single alert, some notification that another vehicle was in a driver’s blind spot? By shaving off four or five miles per hour before a crash by applying the brakes?
And while saving lives and preventing injuries is of the most concern, we cannot, in all reality, ignore the financial repercussions of roadway accidents. Billions upon billions of dollars are lost every year because of these crashes. Medical expenses, property damage and lost productivity are passed on to the average citizen in the form of higher taxes and insurance premiums. What if some percentage of this cost – even if slight – could be lessened by safety systems? One percent of hundreds of billions of dollars, after all, is nothing to scoff at.
Automotive engineers are critical contributors to advancing projects with aspirations of making roads safer. Without their expertise, none of the technology currently available would have been possible and neither would future innovations. What’s more, these talented individuals are integrating these devices so they are more affordable and, thus, more accessible to the masses.
In the near future, a modestly priced vehicle could have a myriad of safety features - forward collision and lane departure warning, road sign and pedestrian recognition, adaptive cruise control, pre-crash mitigation, electronic stability control, side alert. All of it. So kiss some automotive engineers today – hiding in their offices — and tell them you’re proud. They could just save your life…and at least a few bucks on your insurance policy.
The same government report also revealed that 5.3 million individuals suffered non-fatal injuries, 39% of all traffic-related deaths were attributed to alcohol and such substance-induced accidents cost about $51 billion. Public tax revenues, amounting to $21 billion, paid the costs incurred by 9% of crashes. That’s $200 for each household in America.
But wait. There’s more. Lost market productivity was estimated at $61 billion, property damage at $59 billion, medical expenses at $32.6 billion and the cost of travel delays at $25.6 billion. Each fatality produced a discounted lifetime cost of approximately $977,000.
Active and passive safety systems developed by automotive engineers and their colleagues may be a bigger part of the answer than we might suspect. Systems currently being developed are addressing both the monetary and safety concerns of our roadways through devices that have automatic responses to dangerous conditions or events. For instance, adaptive cruise control adjusts the speed of the vehicle to maintain a preset time gap from the vehicle ahead. Active night vision uses infrared illuminators to help drivers to see better when driving at night and electronic stability control improves the safety of a vehicle's handling, helping the driver maintain control of the vehicle.
Surprisingly, perhaps, these are just basic safety features – ranking amongst car navigation systems, keyless entry and hybrid cars as, yes, technological innovations, but old news to vehicle manufacturers. Lane departure and forward collision warning, pre-crash mitigation systems, side alert, pedestrian and road sign recognition systems are part of the new wave. These systems “read” the road using electronics, cameras and sensors. They alert drivers when they are drifting out of the intended lane, have another vehicle in their blind spots, are in danger of crashing or are distracted. These technological gems even respond to unavoidable crashes by enacting safety precautions, such as pretensioning motorized seat belts and applying brakes during the last 400 to 500 milliseconds before a crash, when there is little a driver can do to stop it.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 50% of all crashes involve “driver inattention.” It’s impossible to pinpoint how many crashes could have been avoided if there had only been some alert system warning drivers to pay more attention during critical moments. How many crashes could have been avoided by a single alert, some notification that another vehicle was in a driver’s blind spot? By shaving off four or five miles per hour before a crash by applying the brakes?
And while saving lives and preventing injuries is of the most concern, we cannot, in all reality, ignore the financial repercussions of roadway accidents. Billions upon billions of dollars are lost every year because of these crashes. Medical expenses, property damage and lost productivity are passed on to the average citizen in the form of higher taxes and insurance premiums. What if some percentage of this cost – even if slight – could be lessened by safety systems? One percent of hundreds of billions of dollars, after all, is nothing to scoff at.
Automotive engineers are critical contributors to advancing projects with aspirations of making roads safer. Without their expertise, none of the technology currently available would have been possible and neither would future innovations. What’s more, these talented individuals are integrating these devices so they are more affordable and, thus, more accessible to the masses.
In the near future, a modestly priced vehicle could have a myriad of safety features - forward collision and lane departure warning, road sign and pedestrian recognition, adaptive cruise control, pre-crash mitigation, electronic stability control, side alert. All of it. So kiss some automotive engineers today – hiding in their offices — and tell them you’re proud. They could just save your life…and at least a few bucks on your insurance policy.
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