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Distracted Driving Summit

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09/17/2010

Dear Secretary LaHood,

I have noticed with interest that your National Distracted Driving Summit is to be held on September 21st in Washington DC. I understand that transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement, industry representatives, researchers and victims will discuss distracted driving.

This is great politics — after all, who could possibly stand in the way of saving lives? But will it lead to great policy?

"Distracted driving" as a concept lends itself to oversimplification. Even the label is over simplified. Are we talking about distractions from personal technology? Distractions from talking passengers? Distractions from stress at work? Distractions from vehicle controls? Etc, etc.

It is easy to look at a successful example of government mandates (seatbelt use comes to mind) and apply it to distracted driving. But this would be a mistake. Seatbelts had no downside. Buckling up required habit, but nothing was given up.

Many of the potential sources of distracted driving provide benefit. There are trade-offs involved. So I would suggest there is one group notably absent from your summit: Drivers. They need to be heard as well.

Clearly, eating, shaving, applying make-up and texting are all activities that have no place behind the wheel. But what about using technology that delivers real-time traffic updates? These will save millions of gallons of fuel — and potentially lives — through avoiding congestion. Should these be banned?

Let's avoid a rush to regulate and insure that your Summit is open to hearing from all sides. Please let me know if you would like some specific suggestions from Edmunds.com.

Regards,

Jeremy Anwyl
Chief Executive Officer
Edmunds.com Inc.

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Adding a Back-up Camera to Your Vehicle

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09/15/2010 - By Terry A Miller, Contributor

Danny McCarty Previous Next Besides the safety benefits, rearview cameras make it much easier to back a vehicle to attach a trailer, as with this Rosen head unit/camera combo.

The child advocacy group Kids and Cars says that every week at least 50 children are backed over in the U.S., and at least two of those incidents are fatal. In larger pickups and SUVs, the rear blind spot can extend almost 20 feet behind the vehicle, and rearview cameras can help prevent a driver from accidentally backing over a child, pet or object in this zone. Rearview cameras can also make it far easier to hook up a trailer, especially if you have no one to help you line up the hitch and coupler.

Many vehicles now arrive from the factory with a rearview camera system, but you don't have to buy a new or used vehicle with a rearview camera to get the feature. You can add an aftermarket rearview camera to your vehicle, and the choices range from complete easy add-on camera-and-monitor packages to cameras that can be added to your car's existing in-dash monitor. Here's a sample of what to look for and what's available from the aftermarket.

Rearview Camera Features
You have a choice of two image-sensor technologies (the electronics that digitally capture images) for adding a camera: Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) sensors. In general, CMOS sensors tend to be less expensive but have lower image resolution and less light sensitivity.

Other features to look for in rearview cameras include the angle of view (measured in degrees) and the low-light or night-vision capabilities offered. Of course, most cameras provide a reversed image to simulate a rearview mirror appearance, but some cameras also offer the ability to switch to a normal view. And most aftermarket rearview cameras automatically switch on when a car's transmission is shifted to Reverse.

Camera Types
Add-on rearview cameras are usually of three general designs. The most typical is a camera like Pyle's PLCMB20 ($98.40) that's enclosed in a weatherproof housing and mounted on the vehicle's exterior. It features a 170-degree viewing angle, LEDs for illumination at night and an adjustable anti-glare shield.

Flush-mounted "keyhole" cameras such as Visor View's SJR-317A CCD bullet-style camera ($149.99) provide a stealthier appearance than traditional surface-mounted cameras. But keep in mind that a small hole will have to be drilled somewhere on the vehicle's rear bodywork.

For those not wanting to deal with traditionally mounted units, many companies offer "license plate" cameras. The VTL375 ($259.99) from Boyo Vision is a complete tag frame with a built-in CCD image sensor that has a 175-degree viewing angle. The company also offers bar-type cameras like the VTL400C ($149.99) that won't completely frame the vehicle's tag. It's a good idea to check into your state's vehicle laws, as some states prohibit tag frames that might obscure the tags.

All-in-One Units
If you don't already have a factory or aftermarket video monitor in your vehicle, you can add a complete rearview-camera package like Pyle's PLCM25 ($158.40), which includes both a stand-alone 2.5-inch LCD monitor that mounts on the dash and a waterproof 1.3-inch camera outfitted with LEDs for nighttime illumination. It also comes with a drill cutout tool for mounting the camera.

If you don't want to bother with running wires through your vehicle, Audiovox's ACA250 ($163.31) uses a 2.4-GHz wireless transmitter to send video from the camera to the 2.5-inch LCD monitor inside the vehicle. The camera comes mounted in an aluminum housing that easily attaches to a license plate.

Adding a Camera to a Car
If your vehicle already has a factory navigation system with a screen, you can integrate an aftermarket camera with that system instead of installing a separate LCD on the dash. Companies such as Pacific Accessory Corporation and NAV-TV offer rearview camera interfaces for many vehicles that allow your vehicle's OEM navigation screen to display images from an aftermarket rearview camera. In some cases, these interfaces provide additional inputs to connect other video sources such as a portable DVD player.

These OEM interfaces are very specific to vehicles and head units, so it's best to consult those companies' Web sites to confirm compatibility with your vehicle. You should also consult with a knowledgeable mobile-electronics retailer. Prices can vary quite a bit depending on the vehicle and system, but utilizing the OEM navigation screen may be a better alternative than starting from scratch.

Most aftermarket cameras have standard composite video output via universal RCA plugs that connect to virtually any aftermarket display. But if you have an aftermarket head unit with a large LCD video screen from a major car audio manufacturer, you may want to purchase a rearview camera of the same brand, since they offer complementary features. Cameras like the Kenwood CMOS-300 ($400) and the Pioneer ND-BC20PA ($400), for example, offer additional viewing controls via their touchscreens on compatible models.

Look Before Backing
Adding an aftermarket camera, especially if you drive a large vehicle with significant blind spots, will make backing up safer and easier. As with a stock rearview monitor, you should always physically check to see what's behind your vehicle and use your mirrors as well. Pets and children can move unpredictably, so never rely solely on a rearview camera to detect what is behind you. But it does help to have eyes in the back of your head — or, in this case, a rearview camera so you can see what's behind your vehicle.

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Edmunds technology test: lemur SafeDriver wireless vehicle monitor

Is the price you can lemur automotive monitor SafeDriver maximum speed, miles driven brakes teen drivers to record tab, Plug and Play device.

Pros: quick installation and how to set up to monitor the driving habits of teenagers cheap.

Cons: are key holders with bulky when view parameters limited carries key pants pocket.

As the other based on the cause of death among young vehicle by national high-speed road traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) crashes, American teen, and inexperienced teen driver driving miles all drivers involved in fatal car accident three times. Cannot always be with them, in the car for the parents and other adults, cottage industries overall tracking teen driver developed a technology-related can be.

But hundreds of dollars for some of these costs, and requires a monthly fee. SafeDriver ($ 69.95) Lemur automotive monitor from the inexpensive — limitations — replacement for Plug and play. It's maximum speed, driving miles, brakes, being distracted driving often results and is intended for open dialogue with parents can increase teen driving habits, so reports.

Design

To discover the car all lemur SafeDriver plug in, on-board diagnostics port (OBD II) in the United States and Canada, from the engine control module (ECM) accessing data sold since 1996. Of the two configurations: monitor to display the key holder of OBD II ports and wireless plug.

Black monitor and blend at the bottom of the dashboard of the car after installation has been designed with tamper-proof. Set up a key fob, read large easy-to-LCD buttons and controls display features. It might be used to carry the keys in the pockets of drivers almost keyless larger than entry security remote key fob a little bulky.

Installation

To give a lemur SafeDriver wireless vehicle monitor real-world tests, I my friend Keith and his son Shawn is participating high school seniors. We Shawn drive including his daily on a regular basis, attending school, family of 2006 Kia Sedona install the monitor in the minivan.

But to cut packaging proved the most difficult part of the installation — scissors must be only installation tools. Connecting the sensors installed in OBD II port driver-side dash after the only.

Indicates that the sensor is connected and synchronized display of the Green LED Keychain is ready. This is accomplished by entering the default PIN (0000)! To change the PIN after you set the monitor, of course, the ?????. Starts the single vehicle PIN is entered correctly and displayed in "PASS" key ring sensor green LED is blinking, indicating the communication that ECM vehicles and to wait for a start.

The last step is to view, use the PIN reset to zero. Package takes 5 minutes to set the SafeDriver advertises. Even though I took chatting, just 3 minutes by Keith and throughout the process. In Sean's key ring was drive monitor to use for several days is ready deployment key ring and he.

On the road

Sean, he is a safe driver, referred to by using their cell phones behind the wheel will never always wearing his seat belt. You can be any teens know that monitor is a good deterrent.

Deleted to prevent an invalid key fob screen "tampering" PIN is entered to turn off the monitor, battery, is, or appears if you have been removed from the sensor OBD II port. Vehicle is not in the vehicle engine, then refreshed LCD key chain-driven if continues to collect sensor operation data, key chains. Therefore, leaving the key ring at home, not banned from SafeDriver monitoring.

Also tested the system key ring, center console to sow worked deployment. You can drive a key ring screen refresh, or press the Center, but reset the every 30 seconds for immediate updates button.

4 Days later, two student, Keith driving weekend errand and I we to verify that what you learn in the keychain checks. Attempted to bypass monitoring not you knew, so in the LCD was showing "tampering".

Total 4, Sean 96 miles, spanning the read from the factory of vehicle travel mileage between was driven. He knew Keith is 70 mph speed limits, 73 miles during a State of near had a maximum speed is reached. I have raised this flag if you attend school came with Sean driving only.

I reported "brakes" SafeDriver downloads of any hard disk brake indicator which would trigger that must be. So I, van, was to test a large empty, parking. Is must to trigger it knew that I started to verify that was working brake indicator test: was I ago I pull someone it's like suddenly brakes in the 35 miles per hour stomped. To update it and key holders as expected the one "brakes" showed.

Simulate the I also various braking situations. Do not run the yellow light quickly hard braking, indicators, such as stopping every time triggers. The red light was brake control, such as slowing down the. In situations I felt able to trigger the indicator 5 times, and was guaranteed.

Why hope

Passed the drive fear strikes most to look at the car key experience inexperienced teens and their parents in the distance. Channels of communication open safely somewhat improve behavior after the teenager, wheel methods can provide peace of mind has limited data reported by the lemur SafeDriver driving economically.

Other study: continuous loud beep by speed of more than 70 miles, output wireless key view maximum speed of the program has not or AlertDriver lemur (49... $ 95).

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Car tax credits

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This page lists the federal tax credits available for hybrids and vehicles powered by alternative energy fuels such as natural gas and diesel. The credits are offered to encourage people to buy fuel-efficient and alternative fuel cars. Typically, these cars are more expensive and the hybrid tax credit is designed to offset that extra cost.

These credits will begin to phase out for a manufacturer's vehicles once it sells a total of 60,000 eligible hybrid and diesel vehicles starting from January 1, 2006. In some cases, we have noted the funds for a few federal tax programs for hybrids have expired, or tax credits for individual vehicles which have been reduced and will soon be exhausted. In addition to the phase out rules, any vehicle purchased after December 31, 2010 will not be eligible for the credit.

The federal tax credits listed here can be used only by the original owner and will not help the person who leases one of these vehicles. Additional tax credits, deductions and incentives may exist from state or local agencies. For more information, see our article on hybrid tax credits and how to apply them.

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Owns the award of the real cost

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Since 2002 we have published our proprietary True Cost to Own® (TCO®) data to tell you the total five-year cost of owning each new vehicle.

Now, for the first time, we present our Annual True Cost to Own® (TCO®) Awards (for model year 2010 vehicles).

We started by gathering all of the necessary data, and then applied our TCO® algorithms to estimate the five-year cost of owning each model year 2010 new vehicle currently in the market. We compared TCO® data for these vehicles over the past ten months, from July 2009 thru April 2010, to reveal the value leaders over that period. While similar to our monthly Lowest True Cost to Own® (TCO®) list, we didn't just consider vehicles that have the lowest costs for any particular month, but instead identified those that have consistently maintained the lowest ownership costs.

The result is our list of vehicles with the lowest overall ownership cost in their respective segments. A vehicle's competitive segment was determined by (i) its body type, and (ii) the sales-weighted average MSRP of all available styles (excluding destination charges) of that vehicle's body type.

For more information on how we calculate TCO®, and the assumptions that we use, see our About TCO article.

For more information about how to use TCO® during the car shopping process, see our TCO Tutorial.

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Sedans Sedan Under $15,000: Toyota Yaris

Sedan $15K-$25K: Honda Fit

Sedan $25K-$35K: Mercury Milan

Sedan $35K-$45K: Lexus IS 250

Sedan Over $45,000: Infiniti M35

Wagons Wagon Under $35,000: Nissan Cube

Wagon Over $35,000: Volvo V70

Coupes Coupe Under $25,000: Toyota Yaris

Coupe $25K-$35K: Honda Accord

Coupe $35K-$45K: Audi TT

Coupe Over $45,000: Ford Shelby GT500

Convertibles Convertible Under $35,000: Mazda MX-5 Miata

Convertible Over $35,000: BMW 1 Series

Trucks Compact Truck: Toyota Tacoma

Large Truck: Honda Ridgeline

SUVs SUV Under $25,000: Honda CR-V

SUV $25K-$35K: Jeep Wrangler

SUV $35K-$45K: GMC Acadia

SUV Over $45,000: Acura MDX

Van Van: Toyota Sienna

Hybrid Hybrid: Honda Insight

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