http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (Phys.org) —Audi, along with several U.S. universities, has been studying what contributes to road accidents, what can avert accidents, and the right technology systems that can keep drivers on track. According to reports, the driver team members working on next-generation technology for drivers studied accident statistics in numerous categories in working out their solution. Audi is talking about its system that combines hardware and software for better driving results. The solution is tagged Audi Urban Intelligent Assist. Key features include predictive data and a more human-based type of GPS navigation that draws on landmarks. Information on the system was made known recently at the GPU Technology Conference in March. Audi engineers are testing the system features, according to The Register. http://phys.org/news285570939.html Technology Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:15:57 EST news285570939 (Phys.org)—Researchers from Lancaster University Management School have explored what it would take for driverless vehicles to become commonplace on UK roads. http://phys.org/news273922133.html Technology Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:34:46 EST news273922133 European roads should be safer from Thursday when a whole slew of new safety rules come into force, part of efforts to cut auto accident deaths by 50 percent by 2020. http://phys.org/news270965304.html Technology Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:08:34 EST news270965304 In just 10 years or so, Japanese motorists may be traveling around comfortably, free from traffic jams and accidents, in a vehicle that drives itself. http://phys.org/news260726878.html Technology Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:08:08 EST news260726878 A study carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland indicates that extreme weather conditions cost EU transport system at least €15 billion a year. Currently, the greatest costs incurred are from road accidents, with the associated material damage and psychological suffering. However, costs arising from accidents are expected to decrease in volume, though time-related costs attributable to delays are projected to increase. In part, this is due to climate change, whose impact on extreme weather phenomena was addressed in the study, and because of consequent costs. http://phys.org/news260700698.html Space & Earth Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:51:43 EST news260700698 In a study appearing this month in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, MIT researchers report that emissions from cars, trucks, planes and powerplants cause 13,000 premature deaths in the United Kingdom each year. http://phys.org/news254058988.html Space & Earth Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:50:01 EST news254058988 The Brazilian government has filed a lawsuit against Twitter and its users in a bid to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps and drunk-driving checkpoints. http://phys.org/news247895520.html Technology Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:01 EST news247895520 City centers could become virtually car-free over the next 20 years under new plans proposed by University of Leeds transport researchers. http://phys.org/news238325109.html Technology Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:25:46 EST news238325109 Drivers caught from December with a blood alcohol content of more than 1.3 grammes per litre will be forced to have breathalyser immobilisers in their cars, the Dutch Infrastructure Ministry said Wednesday. http://phys.org/news237032379.html Technology Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:19:50 EST news237032379 A landmark study has found that despite the public's perception that road safety cameras are merely revenue raising devices, they significantly reduce road accidents and so save Victoria millions of dollars annually in associated crash costs. http://phys.org/news234693712.html Other Sciences Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:42:17 EST news234693712 An apparent increase in shark attacks may well have a human cause, with low-cost air travel but also over-fishing and possibly global warming among the hidden suspects, say experts. http://phys.org/news232876597.html Biology Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:56:48 EST news232876597 The financial crisis that began to hit Europe in mid-2008 reversed a steady, years-long fall in suicides among people of working age, according to a letter published on Friday by The Lancet. http://phys.org/news229322605.html Medicine & Health Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:43:39 EST news229322605 A European research project has tested the use of 3D cameras alongside the highways and sensors embedded in the roadside to detect dangerous, overloaded trucks as they move. The system enables a reduction in accidents, protects the road infrastructure and reduces fuel consumption and pollution by ensuring conformity to weight controls. http://phys.org/news211812681.html Technology Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:51:37 EST news211812681 With just a half second's notice, a driver can swerve to avoid a fatal accident or slam on the brakes to miss hitting a child running after a ball. But first, the driver must perceive the danger. http://phys.org/news190983981.html Technology Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:06:52 EST news190983981 (PhysOrg.com) -- Who knows what 'aetiology' means? It's a branch of science dedicated to finding the causes of something. European researchers have been busy updating the aetiology of road accidents and studying which technologies can make our roads safer for everyone. http://phys.org/news151165991.html Technology Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:33:11 EST news151165991 (PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed an accident prediction model which proves that speed cameras are effective in reducing the number of road traffic accidents by 20 per cent. http://phys.org/news140443278.html Other Sciences Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:01:18 EST news140443278