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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.

DP Engine Degreaser

Get the engine so clean, you’ll want to show it off! DP Engine Degreaser is a powerful but environmentally friendly cleaner for the greasiest area of your vehicle, the engine compartment.

Surfactant technology replaces harsh solvents to create a VOC-free, biodegradable degreaser. Erase years of engine neglect in one afternoon with DP Engine Degreaser. The engine compartment is the last place many drivers clean, but it is important to the beauty and performance of a vehicle.

For example, think of how difficult it is to find an oil leak if the entire engine compartment is covered in grease. Many engine problems are just easier to diagnose and repair when the mechanic can locate the problem on a clean engine. And regular cleaning will make regular, do-it-yourself maintenance much less messy.

DP Engine Degreaser is a blend of surfactants, sequestering agents, and emollients that immediately loosen and lift greasy buildup from engine surfaces. This formula is based on remarkable cleaning technology that’s used to clean up oil spills in the ocean because of its ability to break up oil and encapsulate it. This same technology powers through layers of grime on engine components to uncover a factory-new looking engine.

DP Engine Degreaser is not what you’d expect from an engine degreaser. It has no harsh fumes, it is nontoxic, VOC-free, biodegradable, and safe on any hard surface. We’ve replaced the butyl, butyl ethers, and acid with safe, nonirritating cleaners.

DP Engine Degreaser is VOC compliant in all 50 states. But you do not have to work harder to compensate for a safer product.

DP Engine Degreaser works better than conventional degreasers. It quickly cuts through grease and allows you rinse it away with minimal agitation.

Use DP Engine Degreaser on rubber, plastic, wiring, clear coated and painted surfaces. The surface-safe surfactants will safely clean any surface under the hood provided that it is safe to get wet. The air intake should be blocked to prevent moisture from entering it, as well as the air filter.

Check your owner’s manual to see if there’’s anything else under the hood that should not get wet.

As a precaution, you can use small pieces of aluminum foil or sandwich bags to cover electrical components, spark plugs, the distributor, and sensors. These areas are already water-proofed but they’re not prepared to handle sitting water. You may also choose to warm the engine by running it for several minutes. Make sure it doesn’t get too hot to touch. A little warmth will loosen the buildup. Spray the engine with water to remove any loose dirt and grime. Then spray the engine compartment with DP Engine Degreaser and let it sit for about 2 minutes. (This is another reason why your engine should be only slightly warm, you don’t want the degreaser to evaporate too quickly.) Use a sturdy bristled brush to agitate any heavily soiled areas.
DP Engine Degreaser