National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA and the Ad Council Launch New PSAs Highlighting the True Danger of Distracted Driving

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WASHINGTON , Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new public service advertisements (PSAs) in support of the ongoing Distracted Driving Prevention campaign, which focuses on raising awareness of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. According to the latest NHTSA data, in 2021, there were 3,522 people killed and an estimated additional 362,415 people injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving distracted drivers.

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  • According to the latest NHTSA data , in 2021, there were 3,522 people killed and an estimated additional 362,415 people injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving distracted drivers.
  • The campaign aims to name the problem, so that drivers can become more aware of their behavior and avoid distracted driving.
  • "The newest iteration of this important campaign brings the very real, very serious dangers of distracted driving to the forefront of the conversation," said Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer, Ad Council.
  • During a typical daylight moment , an estimated 373,066 passenger vehicle drivers were holding cell phones to their ears while driving.

How effective are public service announcements? Three scholars weigh in

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

After T disappears, Tasha learns from law enforcement and Barron that her older brother has been shot and killed.

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  • After T disappears, Tasha learns from law enforcement and Barron that her older brother has been shot and killed.
  • While the PSA – released in September 2023 – is heartbreaking, a critical question remains: Will it work?
  • To answer that question, The Conversation reached out to three communication scholars for their perspectives on the effectiveness of PSAs.

Jessica Gall Myrick, professor of health communication

  • They are at what researchers call the “precontemplative stage.” For such people, a PSA can be more persuasive if it just gets them to think about the topic.
  • Research suggests that many audiences often respond more favorably to messages that offer some hope, at least by the end.
  • Hope is an important emotion because it can boost our confidence in our ability to handle the threat discussed in the PSA.
  • However, it is memorable – it has the potential to keep people thinking about the issue of gun violence.

Holli H. Seitz, professor of communication

  • In such cases, the effects are called “boomerang effects” because they go in an unexpected direction.
  • Case in point: From 1998 to 2004, Congress appropriated over US$1.2 billion for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
  • To increase the effectiveness of PSAs, we can look to communication research for guidance.
  • An evaluation of that campaign showed desirable effects on public attitudes toward the appropriate use of ambulances.

Sara C. Doan, assistant professor of experience architecture

  • This story allows people to bring their own knowledge, experience and social connections to the problem of gun violence, making people want to act.
  • … Just feed my birds for me, alright?” This dialogue feels genuine, without the cheesiness that made people joke about previous anti-drug PSAs.
  • The horrors of gun violence should not be made into a snappy slogan, which, thankfully, Maryland’s PSA avoids.
  • Holli H. Seitz receives funding from the Extension Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • She has previously received funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
  • Jessica Gall Myrick receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Carbon Revolution plc Begins Trading Today on Nasdaq Under the Symbol “CREV”

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Friday, November 3, 2023

GEELONG, Australia, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc, parent of Carbon Revolution Limited (the “Company” or “Carbon Revolution”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology carbon fiber wheels, announced that its stock will begin trading today on Nasdaq under the symbol “CREV” following the business combination of the Company with Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Twin Ridge”) today.

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  • GEELONG, Australia, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc, parent of Carbon Revolution Limited (the “Company” or “Carbon Revolution”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology carbon fiber wheels, announced that its stock will begin trading today on Nasdaq under the symbol “CREV” following the business combination of the Company with Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Twin Ridge”) today.
  • “We have come a long way over the last decade in developing and then further expanding the global footprint of our carbon fiber wheel technology, and we’re just getting started,” said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution plc.
  • “Today is a big day for Carbon Revolution as it begins to trade in the U.S. market,” said Bill Toler, Chairman of Twin Ridge.
  • Carbon Revolution has strong operating momentum having had a record sales quarter from July to September, with 24% growth over the prior quarter.

$31.4 Billion In-vehicle Infotainment Markets - Global Forecast to 2028: 5G and Ai Revolutionizing Seamless Entertainment on the Go - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Second, government regulations and mandates related to vehicle safety and connectivity are driving the adoption of in-vehicle infotainment systems.

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  • Second, government regulations and mandates related to vehicle safety and connectivity are driving the adoption of in-vehicle infotainment systems.
  • During the forecast period, the infotainment unit is expected to lead the in-vehicle infotainment market under the components segment.
  • Nowadays new SUVs are incomplete without an all-encompassing infotainment system, the demand for SUVs is rising, hence rising the in-vehicle infotainment system market.
  • The emergence of 5G is also expected to contribute to developing the in-vehicle infotainment market.

Chaffin Luhana Foundation Announces Winner of 2023 Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship

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Friday, November 3, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chaffin Luhana Foundation is pleased to announce Tia Kaschauer as the winner of the 2023 Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship.

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  • Tia Kaschauer, a student at Oakland Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2023 Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship.
  • Established by law partners Eric Chaffin and Roopal Luhana in 2010, the Chaffin Luhana Foundation has long sought to encourage an end to distracted driving accidents in the U.S.
  • The Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship—a $2,500 award that the Foundation provides annually—is part of these efforts, and rewards one deserving student based on their essay raising awareness for the dangers of distracted driving.
  • "You can't read Ms. Kaschauer's essay without being moved by the experiences she has gone through," said Roopal Luhana, Founding Partner at Chaffin Luhana.

RISK OF DROWSY DRIVING INCREASES AS WE MOVE AWAY FROM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we move our clocks back an hour when daylight savings time ends this weekend, the risk of drowsy driving increases as we do more driving in darkness.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we move our clocks back an hour when daylight savings time ends this weekend, the risk of drowsy driving increases as we do more driving in darkness.
  • Drowsy driving is more prevalent than many people think.
  • Drowsy driving is especially common among teens, who tend to keep late hours and think they can function on minimal sleep.
  • Some common remedies like blasting the radio or opening the car windows are not effective at avoiding drowsiness while driving.

Greenberg Traurig's Gretchen N. Miller Receives DRI's 2023 Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award

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Monday, October 30, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gretchen N. Miller, co-chair of the Products Liability & Mass Tort Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has received the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) 2023 Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award. Miller is the first chair of the Products Liability Committee to receive the award. She was honored at the 2023 DRI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, Oct. 25-27.

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  • Gretchen N. Miller, co-chair of the Products Liability & Mass Tort Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has received the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) 2023 Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gretchen N. Miller, co-chair of the Products Liability & Mass Tort Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , has received the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) 2023 Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award.
  • Miller is the first chair of the Products Liability Committee to receive the award.
  • DRI's Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award celebrates and honors outstanding performance by state, local, and national defense organizations, DRI law firms, and individual members.

Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition Issue Call for Change Following Release of Deadliest Truck Crash States Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report. The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available. The "deadliest dozen" states in order are New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas. The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report.
  • The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available.
  • The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The report provides valuable insights into one of the worst years for truck crash deaths in modern history.

Predii Introduces Generative AI ‘Co-Pilot’ for Automotive Service and Repair Businesses

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Aftermarket AI innovation leader Predii Inc. has introduced the industry’s first automotive AI “co-pilot” designed to augment and support automotive service and repair workflows.

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  • Aftermarket AI innovation leader Predii Inc. has introduced the industry’s first automotive AI “co-pilot” designed to augment and support automotive service and repair workflows.
  • Predii 360™ links breakthroughs in Generative AI with Predii’s 10-plus years of leadership in developing automotive-specific AI applications.
  • The solution intelligently responds to automotive service and repair questions and produces reliable, actionable intelligence to enhance the efficiency and productivity of service writers, technicians, parts counter people, and other industry professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026537107/en/
    Predii introduces generative AI “co-pilot” – Predii 360™ produces reliable and actionable intelligence for service advisors, techs, parts counter people and other automotive professionals.

TEAMSTERS AND ALLIES RALLY AGAINST UNSAFE WAYMO ROBOTAXIS IN LOS ANGELES

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters, labor leaders, public safety officials, and concerned citizens today held a rally outside of Google's Southern California HQ to condemn the recent expansion of Google-owned Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles and highlight ongoing safety concerns with robotaxis. The rally took place in advance of the Q3 earnings report for Alphabet, Google's parent company. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters, labor leaders, public safety officials, and concerned citizens today held a rally outside of Google's Southern California HQ to condemn the recent expansion of Google-owned Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles and highlight ongoing safety concerns with robotaxis.
  • It's happened in San Francisco, Austin, Nashville, Houston and now we have it here in Los Angeles.
  • "Anybody who knows Los Angeles, knows that the freeways are not the place to bring these wreckless robotaxis."
  • "We're saying hell no to driverless vehicles on our streets," said Yvonne Wheeler, President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.