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Green Driving Technology = Safety for Planet Earth |
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With all the buzz around Green Tech and Alternative Energy lately, we decided to take a peek at what's happening in our own facility. You may have heard or maybe even seen a Tesla Roadster - a small, but incredibly quick, fully electric sports car - or you may have seen commercials, buzz, or live marketing events for the new Nissan Leaf - a small fully electric metro commuter targeted at chipping away the Toyota Prius' market dominance.
A few weeks ago we moved into Club Auto Sport of San Jose, CA and they have a whole section devoted to Green Automotive Technology Incubation - a lab of sorts dedicated to advancing Green and Alternative energy for the automotive industry. To launch this new incubator, Club Auto Sport invited many local venture capital firms and angel investors out to "Fast Lane to Clean Technology," an introduction to the current technology trends of the clean/alternative energy focus.
Highlights of this event included Saba Motorsports entry for the Progressive EV X-Prize which does 0-60mph in less then 5 seconds. 
Also noted were the slew of green/electric transport options - everything from ticket maid carts, to golf buggies, to full size buses. We definitely could imagine the eco friendly buses in Yosemite Valley being replaced by these fully electric transport machines. Finally on display were these circular discs which are stack-able to achieve desired horsepower. Each disc we believe is good for 80hp and to get to your desired horsepower output one just does simple arthritic to stack these discs. These discs are the same units which power the Radical SR0 a zero-emissions race car from across the pond, which is currently set to tackle at 16,000 miles of the Pan-American Highway. 
The technology is here. It's just a question of bridging the gap between ideas to actual consumer reality. This segment of the automotive industry is moving at a blistering pace, and we're sure that we'll begin to see more vehicles like the Nissan Leaf or Tesla Roadsters out on our public roads real soon. |
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends! |
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our social media family and friends! In the spirit of the holiday season, we're blogging today about all the many things we have to be thankful for during the past year!
Today marks Driving Safety Foundation's 120th day on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/drivingsafety)! What a great ride it's been so far. We've been tweeting everyday, sending out information to the Twitterverse with tips, statistics, news, and photos related to driving safety. With all of the information we're sending out, we are also receiving a ton of great feedback, responses, retweets, and updates from our fast growing follower base. We're thankful to all of the @DrivingSafety followers for supporting our organization and for spreading the word about "driving safety." We wanted to specifically thank some of the great people and organizations that have become a part of our daily social media conversations. First, Allstate Insurance (@Allstate) started following our Twitter account (@DrivingSafety) a couple of months ago, and recently hosted the Driving Safety Foundation team on their radio blog: Vehicle Vibes at www.vehiclevibes.com. A special thank you to Marcia Hansen (@MarciaHansen) for asking some great questions regarding driving safety and having us on your radio program last week. Other insurance companies such as Progressive (@Progressive), Mid-Columbia Insurance (@MCIns), and Alabama Insurance (@ALInsurance) have also helped in promoting our message through Twitter this November. The Ford Motor Corporation (@Ford) also appeared on our Twitter radar a couple months ago, as Scotty Monty (@ScottyMonty) at Ford tweeted us about their support of the federal ban on texting while driving.
We're incredibly thankful for all of you who continue to connect with us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/drivingsafety) and through our many other social media channels. We're thankful for all of the great driving safety products that continue to improve safety on our roads. We've heard from some great new technologies that have found us through social media. Companies like Speak With Me Speak with Me, Inc provide simplicity and freedom to drivers with their hands-free technology, helping to keep drivers focused on the road ahead. We're thankful to Truck Champ Truck Champ Truck Accessories for offering an array of great safety accessories for your truck, car, or SUV. They have some incredible driving safety add-ons, such as ShurTrax weight products, which improve road handling for your vehicle.
As we continue to reflect on 2009, we're thankful for our Driving Safety Foundation team, partners, and the friends and family that have supported us and our cause! Enjoy the food, football, and fun with your family & friends. Safe travels this holiday season! Happy Turkey Day! |
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 At Driving Safety Foundation we're always on the move. Whether it's training new drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, helping people understand their vehicles inside and out through our Car Maintenance Workshops, or just driving to and from the grocery store, kid's soccer games, or the office... we're always on the move. This week, we've literally been on the move... moving! Driving Safety Foundation has moved its headquarters from Palo Alto to San Jose, CA... into the luxurious Club Auto Sport offices (a hub of Bay Area car-related companies). We are super excited about our new home and would love to have you stop by if you're in town! Driving Safety Foundation, LLC
521 Charcot Avenue #209E
San Jose, CA 95131
Telephone: (650) 918-6126
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Working On Your Automobile |
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One of the most important responsibilities of owning a vehicle is proper vehicle maintenance. Many people opt to take their vehicles to the car dealership or to a local mechanic to have their car serviced. However, with the US economy struggling, we have noticed that many people are performing basic maintenance tasks in their own garages and driveways across America. This leads us to today's blog topic: Working On Your Automobile and the safety tips everyone should remember before they begin working on their vehicle. - Every vehicle is different, so when it comes to maintenance and repairs make sure to always refer to the vehicle owner's manual or repair guide.
- Make sure you have all the necessary tools and parts necessary before you begin, The last thing you want to do, is to start working on your vehicle only to realize that you don't have the right grade of oil or the proper tools to get the job done. By the way, a flathead screwdriver is not a substitute for a phillips screwdriver. Substituting tools may compromise the vehicle's performance and your overall safety.
- Speaking of Safety, this should be your number one priority. Therefore, do not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or work with a necktie.
- Be sure to watch out for hot or sharp objects, hazardous materials/waste, and other potential safety hazards.
- Always wear safety goggles, protective hand wear, and a dust mask if needed.
If you're looking to improve your basic car maintenance knowledge, Driving Safety Foundation offers Car Maintenance Workshops in Mountain View, CA every month! Visit our Training Events page for more detail. |
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