UMTRI in the News

01/10/2013: Cell phone ban for teen drivers in Michigan
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01/08/2013: Transportation professionals to gather for 92nd annual TRB meeting
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12/20/2012: Good driving in bad weather
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12/17/2012: Barnes highlights spatial data and GIS tools at NTSB conference
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12/16/2012: Call for abstracts: AAAM 57th annual scientific conference
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12/05/2012: Biosciences project selected to receive MCubed funding
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12/05/2012: Kostyniuk discusses motorcycle injury rates
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11/28/2012: Shope talks with WDIV-TV about teen driver distraction study
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11/27/2012: UMTRI-Toyota teen driver distraction study
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11/13/2012: UMTRI study looks at changing gender demographics of U.S. drivers
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11/06/2012: Fuel economy at all-time high
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11/05/2012: Connected-vehicle project wins regional 2012 research award
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10/30/2012: Understanding trends in China's auto industry
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10/26/2012: UMTRI and COE hiring faculty in sustainable transportation systems
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10/24/2012: Green honored as fellow of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
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10/22/2012: ITS World Congress takes place in Vienna, Austria
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10/18/2012: National Teen Driver Safety Week
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10/15/2012: In the (virtual) driver's seat
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10/11/2012: UMTRI study quantifies recent improvements in fuel economy, reduction of emissions
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09/27/2012: Improving economy could worsen road safety
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09/24/2012: Symposium on motor vehicle crash injury planned at U-M
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09/13/2012: Best practices in child passenger safety
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09/13/2012: Toyota and UMTRI launch teen driver distraction study
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08/28/2012: Information technology in the auto industry
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08/28/2012: Obama Administration finalizes historic fuel efficiency standards
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08/27/2012: Detroit News: Senior needs for mobility vs. public safety
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08/23/2012: Business Week: Talking cars in yearlong vehicle safety study
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08/23/2012: CNBC: Will 'talking cars' lead to fewer collisions?
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08/23/2012: Detroit News: Smart cars to be put to the test in Ann Arbor
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08/23/2012: U.S. launches smart-car project in Ann Arbor
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08/21/2012: "Today" show features Safety Pilot Model Deployment
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08/21/2012: Safety Pilot project officially underway
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08/06/2012: CDC award expands U-M Injury Control Research Center
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08/01/2012: Safety Pilot Model Deployment launch, media event, 8/21
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07/24/2012: Percentage of teen drivers continues to drop
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07/19/2012: The science of human factors engineering
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07/10/2012: Powertrain strategies conference: Designing powertrains for a global market
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07/10/2012: Vehicle fuel economy down again in June
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07/09/2012: High temps and hot cars: Take precautions to keep kids safe
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07/03/2012: Reuters: America's generation Y not driven to drive
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07/02/2012: UMTRI Research Review: Defining the future of transportation
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06/28/2012: Senior citizens behind the wheel
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06/21/2012: Truck Talk: Hicks to discuss higher efficiency commercial vehicles
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06/06/2012: Ann Arbor to use V2V technology to prevent car crashes
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06/06/2012: Consumer Reports: Most drivers want V2V safety technology
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06/06/2012: Detroit News: Gas mileage is top concern for new-car buyers
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06/06/2012: Sweatman named chair of ITS America board of directors
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05/30/2012: Interactive website helps parents keep teen drivers safe
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05/15/2012: UMTRI vehicle safety research shifts into high gear
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05/14/2012: What is the Safety Pilot Model Deployment? Learn more, get involved
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05/09/2012: International Conference on Aging, Mobility, and Quality of Life
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05/09/2012: SMART announces MobiPrize winners 2012
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04/30/2012: Child safety seat ease of use requirements often not met
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04/30/2012: Crash analytics: How data can help eliminate highway deaths
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04/26/2012: Detroit Free Press: Connected-vehicle technology could save lives
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04/24/2012: Beyond vehicles: Envisioning new mobility
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04/24/2012: Michigan repeals helmet law for motorcyclists
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04/24/2012: Reuters: U.S. new-car gas mileage up 20 percent since 2007
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04/24/2012: USA Today: 98 vehicles tested in child-safety seat study
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04/12/2012: Gas mileage, CAFE performance up 20 percent since late 2007
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04/12/2012: LATCH study provides vehicle design guidelines
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04/11/2012: Inside Brazil: Understanding Brazil's current and future auto industry
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04/09/2012: Associated Press: Young Americans less likely to drive
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04/09/2012: Fuel-efficient car supplies stabilize
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03/29/2012: Riding free... with a helmet
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03/27/2012: Reed to conduct seminar on digital human modeling at University of Utah
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03/26/2012: M-CASTL in the spotlight
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03/15/2012: Los Angeles Times: Fuel prices raise concerns
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03/15/2012: New York Times: The go-nowhere generation
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03/12/2012: Ehsani chosen to attend Eno Leadership Development Conference
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03/08/2012: Belzowski quoted in NPR story on rear-view cameras
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03/08/2012: Older drivers can unlearn bad habits
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03/08/2012: Shining light on headlamp glare, safety issues
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03/08/2012: USA Today: As gas prices soar, new cars get record mileage
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03/06/2012: Crash dummy family grows
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02/28/2012: Consumer Reports supports car-to-car communication
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02/28/2012: Eco-Driving Index cited in Transportation Nation
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02/23/2012: Reuters: Risky starts and stops predict teen crashes
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02/21/2012: Reuters: Many teens not getting driver's ed
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02/15/2012: SMART announces 'Mobi' Prize for sustainable transportation ventures
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02/14/2012: Detroit Free Press: New vehicles' fuel economy hits record
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02/14/2012: Green quoted in article on digital billboards
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02/14/2012: UMTRI research on fuel economy cited in USA Today
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02/13/2012: Green quoted on danger of texting while driving
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02/13/2012: Naperville Sun: Reluctant road warriors
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02/13/2012: New-vehicle fuel efficiency up 14 percent in four years
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02/13/2012: Transforming urban transportation
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02/06/2012: Fuel economy of new vehicles continues to rise
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02/01/2012: Cars communicating to avoid collisions?
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02/01/2012: CTP applauds truck weight reform proposal
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02/01/2012: Flannagan to speak at Injury Center lunchtime seminar
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02/01/2012: Liveable cities series: The path to sustainable lighting
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02/01/2012: Prices soar for late-model used cars
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02/01/2012: Study: More fuel-efficient cars on market
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01/31/2012: UMTRI teams up with Oakland University for powertrain conference
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01/25/2012: Report tracks vehicle mpg over time
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01/25/2012: Sivak research featured in Chicago Sun-Times
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01/23/2012: UMTRI research cited in Forbes Magazine
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01/19/2012: Older drivers: Envisioning safety
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01/16/2012: Small cars, big impact
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01/09/2012: International auto show gears up to welcome public
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01/09/2012: Slick design conceals shared car bodies at U.S. show
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01/09/2012: UMTRI research cited in Trucker article on FMCSA final rule
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01/06/2012: Making connections: ITS International highlights connected vehicle technology
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01/06/2012: Transportation professionals gather for 91st annual TRB meeting
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12/15/2011: NTSB recommends ban on personal electronic devices while driving
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12/15/2011: Reuters cites UMTRI research on average mpg of new vehicles
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12/10/2011: 2011 M-CASTL annual report now available
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12/08/2011: Editorial: Motorists must take responsibility for crashes
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12/08/2011: Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in U.S. approaching record high
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12/08/2011: Lowest level of annual traffic fatalities in more than six decades
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12/08/2011: Sivak research featured in Los Angeles Times
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12/08/2011: UMTRI research in New York Times auto blog
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12/08/2011: UMTRI research on young drivers highlighted in Detroit News
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12/08/2011: USA Today: Economy, gas prices make Americans drive less
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12/08/2011: Vehicle fuel economy continues to rise
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12/01/2011: Fewer young, but more elderly, have driver's licenses
A lower proportion of young people have a driver's license today compared to their counterparts in the early 1980s--a trend not found among older age groups, an UMTRI study shows. [More...]

11/30/2011: USDOT unveils 'OMG' PSA to warn teens about distracted driving
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11/28/2011: A transportation, not a traffic crisis
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11/28/2011: Internal combustion engine gets its revenge
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11/28/2011: New fuel-efficiency target a win for American families, economy
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11/28/2011: Study shows seat belt misuse among 4 to 9 year olds
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11/21/2011: Vehicle-deer crashes high in November in Michigan
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11/17/2011: American Wheels, Chinese Roads: Auto industry lecture
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11/09/2011: Inside China conference focuses on auto industry
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11/07/2011: Safety experts converge for 55th Stapp Car Crash Conference
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10/31/2011: Electric cars become political football
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10/31/2011: Research group sees deterioration in U.S. fuel-economy gains
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10/31/2011: Study: Driving is safer now
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10/31/2011: The social network for cars
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10/31/2011: What does your ride say about you?
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10/26/2011: Video: Helping older parents stay safely mobile
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10/25/2011: Road fatalities among young and old much improved, but still high
Young adults and seniors have experienced fewer road deaths since 1968, a decrease of nearly 60 percent, but they still have the highest road fatality rates among all age groups, according to UMTRI researchers. [More...]

10/25/2011: UMTRI plays leadership role at ITS World Congress
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10/10/2011: Fuel economy of new vehicles still at lowest point in the past year
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10/04/2011: California motorists using less gasoline
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09/29/2011: Blower appointed to Michigan Truck Safety Commission
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09/29/2011: Study breaks down how mileage may vary
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09/29/2011: Zielinski participates in Upstate Transportation Forum
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09/28/2011: Crash-test video shows importance of using car seats
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09/28/2011: Toyota teams up for safety studies
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09/22/2011: Changing driving habits could save you money
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09/22/2011: Do teen driving restrictions save lives?
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09/22/2011: LeBlanc quoted in MotorTrend Magazine
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09/15/2011: Child Passenger Safety Week
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09/14/2011: Auto safety research becoming big business for Ann Arbor region
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09/12/2011: UMTRI study: Driving habits can cut fuel consumption
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09/07/2011: Car-to-car communication system to get a massive road test
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09/06/2011: Business of IT conference set for September 14
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09/06/2011: Green Car Congress reports on sustainable transportation grant
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09/06/2011: UMTRI says CSA passes test
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09/01/2011: SMART to lead sustainable transportation research in Detroit, Beijing
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09/01/2011: State announces free, interactive website for parents of new teen drivers
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09/01/2011: Study looks at how vision care providers assess driving capability of seniors
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09/01/2011: Toyota dealers have high hopes for new Camry
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09/01/2011: UMTRI awarded $14.9 million USDOT connected vehicle contract
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09/01/2011: UMTRI study on cost of traffic crashes in Michigan
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08/29/2011: GPS app keeps drivers' eyes on the road
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08/29/2011: UMTRI connected vehicle study in Detroit News
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08/19/2011: UMTRI awarded $14.9 million USDOT connected vehicle contract
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08/18/2011: Reed assumes leadership of UMTRI Biosciences Group
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08/09/2011: Low-cost child restraint project included in WHO publication
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08/04/2011: Belzowski comments on fate of Janesville GM plant
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08/04/2011: Cars now getting better climate grades
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08/04/2011: UMTRI paper wins Patricia F. Waller Award
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08/04/2011: WXYZ TV airs story on keeping younger drivers safe
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07/26/2011: CAR Management Briefing Seminars begin in Traverse City
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07/26/2011: Human Factors Engineering Short Course
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07/21/2011: Belzowski comments on 56 mpg fuel standard by 2025
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07/19/2011: UMTRI researchers aim to improve vehicle safety for kids
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07/18/2011: Emissions from new cars drop since 2007
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07/14/2011: U-M Eco-Driving Index tracks environmental impact of new vehicles
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07/12/2011: Blog: Road safety ambassadors in China
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07/12/2011: Schneider receives RESNA Distinguished Service Award
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07/11/2011: Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century
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07/07/2011: LeBlanc quoted in SmartMoney Magazine
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07/05/2011: New UMTRI study on teen drivers featured on WXYZ TV
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07/05/2011: UMTRI enlists teen drivers to test advanced vehicle-safety systems
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06/28/2011: University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)
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06/27/2011: Event: Powertrain strategies conference to address fuel economy
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06/21/2011: Helping parents keep teen drivers safe
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06/21/2011: Interactive website helps parents keep teen drivers safe
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06/20/2011: Bus safety report featured in School Transportation News
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06/20/2011: Free interactive program keeps teen drivers safe
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06/19/2011: Latest issue of UMTRI Research Review: Thinking globally
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06/16/2011: Are men better drivers than women?
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06/15/2011: UMTRI study cited in Health News
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06/09/2011: UMTRI report examines gender effects in crash scenarios
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06/01/2011: Out-of-state drivers involved in high rate of crashes out West
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05/26/2011: On the (Virtual) Road
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05/18/2011: "Hold that call, and focus on the road"
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05/16/2011: Belzowski discusses road repair funding on Marketplace
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05/16/2011: Green quoted on pros and cons of drive-by advertising
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05/16/2011: U.S. DOT to test connected vehicle technologies in six cities
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05/16/2011: UMTRI report data cited in The Trucker
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05/16/2011: UMTRI study cited on Fox Business
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05/11/2011: Sustainable societies: U.S. and China must work together
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05/02/2011: M-CASTL 2011 Transportation Research and Education Conference
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05/01/2011: Macy, Rupp to present seminar on transportation-related injury
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04/21/2011: Winning Concept
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04/19/2011: Reed speaks with AP on Ford F-150 recall
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04/15/2011: Employment opportunity: UMTRI now hiring research faculty

04/13/2011: Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program offered
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04/13/2011: Unemployment rate, gas prices predict vehicle demand
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04/12/2011: New, revised wheelchair standards expected later this year
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04/12/2011: State tightens restrictions on those learning to drive
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04/11/2011: Video: Green discusses distracted driving on Autoline Detroit
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04/10/2011: New report: Fuel economy, unemployment rate, cost of gas linked
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04/10/2011: UMTRI conference to explore future of India's auto industry
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03/27/2011: Presentation: Using science to inform policy and practice
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03/22/2011: Transforming Transportation: Economies and Communities
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03/21/2011: Research shows effectiveness, driver acceptance of integrated truck-safety systems
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03/21/2011: UMTRI study to compare technologies targeting distracted driving
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03/15/2011: Simple car seat design tested for use in developing countries
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03/10/2011: UMTRI Research Review: Using GIS to support transportation research
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03/07/2011: Simulator Demonstrates Tire Blowout Safety System
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03/04/2011: Registration open for Summit on Transforming Transportation
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03/03/2011: Woodrooffe speaks at briefing on commercial truck weight limit
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02/28/2011: Belzowski discusses GM on Marketplace
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02/23/2011: Green quoted in article on programming a GPS while driving
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02/23/2011: Sayer discusses vehicle safety technology on NPR
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02/17/2011: UMTRI collaborates with Toyota on new Safety Research Center
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02/17/2011: UMTRI conference highlights automotive safety
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02/14/2011: Belzowski comments on Chrysler outlook
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02/14/2011: UMTRI collaborates with Audi to identify 'accident hot spots'
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02/14/2011: UMTRI research cited in article on injury causation in rollovers
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02/01/2011: Automotive safety conference set for February 16
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01/27/2011: NPR interview: Can drivers handle more gadgets?
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01/25/2011: Changes to state GDL law will benefit teen driver safety
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01/21/2011: 2010 Annual Urban Mobility Report released
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01/18/2011: Video: Belzowski reports from the Detroit auto show
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01/10/2011: Shinar seminar: Aggressive drivers or driver aggression?
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01/06/2011: Belzowski comments on auto recalls in 2010
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01/06/2011: Bingham highlighted in editorial on teen drivers
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01/06/2011: Woodrooffe quoted on future of freight transportation
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01/05/2011: New report: Smart mobility for a 21st century America
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01/05/2011: Sivak speaks to Reuters on drop in traffic fatalities
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01/04/2011: Infrastructure monitoring project featured in The Trucker
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01/04/2011: Sayer quoted on vehicle safety technology in Kansas City Star
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01/04/2011: UMTRI research cited in Commercial Carrier Journal
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01/04/2011: UMTRI study cited in The Trucker
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01/04/2011: Woodrooffe quoted in article on higher truck weights
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01/02/2011: Sivak fatality-reduction research featured on NPR
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12/15/2010: Sivak quoted in The Wall Street Journal
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12/13/2010: Road fatalities down despite more distracted-driving deaths
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12/10/2010: UMTRI Research Review: Peer pressure on the road?
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12/09/2010: New U-M Injury Center strengthens capacity in injury research
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12/09/2010: Zielinski quoted in Grist magazine on role of transit systems
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11/29/2010: Video: U-M students teach road safety in South Africa
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11/23/2010: Bridge Monitoring Project Tests Impact of Heavy Trucks
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11/15/2010: Detroit chosen to host 2014 ITS World Congress
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11/11/2010: Eby, Molnar join NTSB forum on safety, mobility, and aging drivers
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11/09/2010: Clean vehicle energy technology: Focus of U.S.-China research center
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11/04/2010: 54th annual Stapp Conference now underway
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10/28/2010: Seminar: Successes and heroes in injury and violence prevention
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10/21/2010: IVBSS Program Yields Results
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10/20/2010: Inside China conference will examine status of auto industry
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10/11/2010: UMTRI to work with MDOT on new ITS research
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10/07/2010: U.S. DOT to host public meeting on IVBSS program results
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10/05/2010: Seminar on reducing the burden of road traffic crashes
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09/28/2010: Army Tour
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09/21/2010: Green discusses distracted driving on Michigan Radio
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09/20/2010: Second national Distracted Driving Summit set for September 21
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09/14/2010: UMTRI report analyzes global transition to alternative powertrains
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09/09/2010: UMTRI Completes Analysis of IVBSS Heavy-Truck Field Tests
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09/02/2010: Research colloquium: Profiling driver performance in dementia
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08/30/2010: Business of IT conference: Transforming the organization and the vehicle
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08/19/2010: Sweatman appointed chair of ITS America's Coordinating Council
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08/09/2010: Flannagan discusses vision research in Boston Globe
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08/09/2010: UMTRI study: Technology could reduce truck rollovers
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08/05/2010: NPR: Belzowski quoted on state of U.S. auto industry
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08/05/2010: Shope, Bingham coauthor study on benefits of talks with teens in ER
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08/05/2010: Six texting tickets issued in metro Detroit in first week of ban
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07/29/2010: Blog: Students promote road safety in South Africa
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07/26/2010: Human Factors Engineering Short Course Begins
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07/22/2010: Belzowski comments on Ford hybrid pricing in Los Angeles Times
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07/14/2010: Con-way installs safety technology tested at UMTRI
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07/13/2010: Shinar to speak on distracted driving
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07/07/2010: New York Times cites UMTRI article on energy demand
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07/01/2010: State Bill Addresses Teen Driver Safety
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06/29/2010: Ban on texting while driving begins in Michigan
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06/28/2010: Beyond 2016: UMTRI powertrain strategies conference
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06/17/2010: UMTRI Research Review: Improving commercial vehicle safety
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06/14/2010: Bridge Visit
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06/10/2010: Sivak quoted in Chicago Tribune
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06/03/2010: Porter to present research on driving patterns of older adults
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05/25/2010: New UMTRI report sheds light on drop in road fatalities
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05/24/2010: UMTRI engineers refine road quality measurement system
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05/17/2010: Students to Promote Road Safety in South Africa
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05/13/2010: Sullivan to present research on nighttime visibility of trucks
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05/10/2010: Ford, U-M reveal students' in-car connectivity vision
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04/29/2010: Belzowski to give upcoming Truck Talk presentation
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04/27/2010: Safety Research in 3-D
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04/26/2010: Truck Talk: Linking driver history and truck crashes
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04/19/2010: Inside China conference rescheduled
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04/15/2010: Podcast: Paul Green discusses ban on texting while driving
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04/15/2010: Seeing Orange
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04/12/2010: Inside China conference to focus on auto industry
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04/01/2010: Woodrooffe coauthors NRC study on commercial vehicle fuel economy
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03/30/2010: M-CASTL Conference
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03/22/2010: Sustainable mobility discussed at U-M Earth Day Teach In
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03/15/2010: Katherine Freund to speak at UMTRI
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03/15/2010: Truck Talk
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03/08/2010: University Research Corridor starts transportation research program
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03/02/2010: Green addresses Ann Arbor City Council on proposed cell phone ban
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02/26/2010: Cars and guns: A tale of two vectors (injury prevention seminar)
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02/19/2010: Collaboration Key to Auto Industry-Government Relations
Collaboration will be a key factor in the future relationship between the auto industry and the U.S. government, said Michael Vitek, vice president of Mercedes-Benz Technology North America, at a February 17 conference hosted by UMTRI's Automotive Analysis Division. [More...]

02/17/2010: Paul Green Quoted in Wall Street Journal
Paul Green on drivers and high-tech innovations [More...]

02/12/2010: Obesity may increase the chances of survival in road crashes
Obesity may increase the chances of survival in road crashes [More...]

02/11/2010: M-CASTL Transportation Research and Education Conference
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02/08/2010: Is Driving Suddenly Much Safer?
UMTRI research professor Michael Sivak comments on a drop in traffic fatalities in Ontario in a Feb. 5 article on Canada.com.

02/04/2010: Sweatman appointed to ITS Program Advisory Committee
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02/01/2010: Safety of Car's Keyless Entry and Ignition Systems Questioned
UMTRI research professor Paul Green comments on keyless technology in a January 24 article in the Los Angeles Times. See Safety of Cars' Keyless Entry and Ignition Systems Questioned

02/01/2010: Smart improvements for child crash test dummy
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01/26/2010: IVBSS partner recognized for innovative efforts
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01/25/2010: Seminar to explore prevention of alcohol-related injuries
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01/21/2010: Small cars make big waves at Detroit auto show
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01/19/2010: Computing Horsepower
UMTRI research professor Paul Green is quoted in The Boston Globe on the proliferation of technology inside vehicles. See Computing Horsepower

01/19/2010: GPS distraction: Convenience over safety?
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01/19/2010: UMTRI Shines at TRB Meeting
The eighty-ninth meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) took place on January 10-14 in Washington, D.C. UMTRI Director Peter Sweatman, researchers, and staff joined transportation professionals from around the world at the prestigious, annual meeting. [More...]

01/18/2010: New role of government in the U.S. auto industry
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01/05/2010: UMTRI Research Review: A SMART vision for urban transportation
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12/17/2009: IVBSS Program: By the numbers
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12/17/2009: UMTRI to host reception at 89th annual TRB meeting
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12/15/2009: Driving 'In-texticated' Targeted by Lawmakers, Safety Advocates
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12/15/2009: Study Shows State
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12/03/2009: Big trucks, big challenges: truck traffic in the spotlight
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12/01/2009: Austin crash raises new questions about bus safety
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11/30/2009: Federal School Bus Underride Study in the Works
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11/30/2009: Report: Clunkers Helped Japanese Cars Most
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11/30/2009: Seminar on pediatric injury prevention
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11/30/2009: STUDY: Cash for Clunkers helped Japanese way more than Detroit 3
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11/24/2009: Toyota considering relocating operations to Ann Arbor region
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11/23/2009: NPR series highlights road safety
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11/19/2009: Shedding Light on Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Animal-vehicle collisions have increased 110 percent in the United States during the last 18 years, according to a new UMTRI report by assistant research scientist John M. Sullivan. He examined daily and seasonal animal-vehicle crash trends and the interaction of vehicle speed and ambient light to find out what factors influence crash risk. [More...]

11/12/2009: Editorial: technology gains while mgp drags
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11/12/2009: Student paper wins first place at STAPP conference
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11/05/2009: Conference examines new role of government in U.S. auto industry
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11/05/2009: How Ford got its profit margin back
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11/05/2009: M-CASTL 2009 annual report now available
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11/05/2009: Seeing and being seen: research colloquium on night driving
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10/29/2009: Seminar on injuries in the developing world
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10/22/2009: SMART Annual Summit
SMART's Sustainable Urban Mobility & Accessibility Summit is back by popular demand. Moving Minds: The Next Transportation Infrastructure will take place November 9-12, 2009 at the University of Michigan. [More...]

10/19/2009: Belzowski comments on Toyota plan in The New York Times
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10/19/2009: Eby presents research on technology and distracted driving
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10/19/2009: Seminar on injury and violence implications of teenage employment
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10/19/2009: "Michigan Stakes Claim in Clean Fuel Race"
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10/12/2009: Dion to present evaluation of IntelliDrive probe vehicle data
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10/12/2009: Reed elected as Fellow of SAE International
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10/05/2009: Bruce Belzowski quoted in Russian media
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10/05/2009: Plug-in electric vehicle conference wraps up in Detroit
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09/30/2009: Distracted driving summit convenes in Washington, D.C.
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09/24/2009: Center to Focus on Injury Prevention Among Youth
David Sleet of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lent a public health perspective to the topic of motor vehicle injury prevention recently as part of the official launch of the U-M Center for Injury Prevention Among Youth (CIPY). CIPY is a joint effort of the U-M School of Public Health and UMTRI, sponsored by UMTRI and the U-M Office of the Vice President for Research. [More...]

09/24/2009: UMTRI research colloquium on ramp metering
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09/17/2009: Conference series kicks off with business of automotive IT
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09/15/2009: UMTRI Research Review: Roadside alligators and retread tires
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09/13/2009: Cash for clunkers' effect on fuel economy of purchased new vehicles
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08/31/2009: Buick Remains Popular with China
Bruce Belzowski of UMTRI’s Automotive Analysis Division, is quoted in the Detroit Free Press. See Buick Remains Popular

08/31/2009: Personnel Count at General Motors' Willow Run Plant Down to 700
Bruce Belzowski of UMTRI’s Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in AnnArbor.com

08/31/2009: Shocking Stats, Video on Texting While Driving”
Paul A. Green research professor in UMTRI's Human Factors Division, comments on the danger of texting while driving in CNET News. See Shocking Stats

08/26/2009: New studies on road safety in China, India, and Brazil
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08/13/2009: July sees big jump in fuel efficiency of new cars
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08/10/2009: Dealers, Detroit look for boost with "clunkers" extension
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08/06/2009: SMART Transportation
A new vision for urban transportation is becoming a reality in some of the world’s largest cities, thanks to the U-M SMART initiative. SMART (Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation) takes an innovative approach to transportation while championing principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. In July, SMART moved its administrative offices to UMTRI. [More...]

08/05/2009: 2009 International Symposium on Teen Driver Safety
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08/03/2009: Cash for clunkers stimulates economy says AAD's Belzowski
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07/29/2009: Making room for plug-in hybrids
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07/23/2009: Truck Conference cited in Logistics Management
An article in Logistics Management cites the International Conference on Efficient, Safe, and Sustainable Truck Transportation Systems for the Future, hosted by UMTRI in June.

07/23/2009: UMTRI Research Colloquium
Colloquium on driver model for active safety systems [More...]

07/20/2009: Powertrains Drive Future of Auto Industry
More than 90 people gathered at the U-M Michigan League Ballroom July 15 to learn about the latest trends in powertrain technology. UMTRI’s Automotive Analysis Division coordinated the one-day conference, Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century, focusing on how new government regulations are affecting company strategies. [More...]

07/16/2009: Sivak conducts seasonal analysis of hazardous driving
Fall driving more hazardous than summer or winter [More...]

07/14/2009: Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century
Powertrain Strategies Conference to be held at U-M [More...]

07/13/2009: How to Decrease Emissions
The Freakonomics Blog in the online edition of the The New York Times cites an UMTRI report by Michael Sivak, head of the Human Factors Division, and Brandon Schoettle. See How to Decrease Emissions

07/08/2009: Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from new vehicles
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07/07/2009: Human Factors Engineering Short Course
Michigan Human Factors Engineering Short Course [More...]

07/07/2009: New report on vehicle fuel economy
Unemployment, gas prices impact vehicle fuel economy [More...]

06/29/2009: UMTRI Research Colloquium
Colloquium on Models of Engineering/Economic Systems [More...]

06/26/2009: International Truck Conference Wrap-Up
UMTRI's recently completed International Conference on Efficient, Safe, and Sustainable Truck Transportation Systems for the Future: Building the Policy Options Roadmap is being hailed as a success. The gathering involved the Joint Transport Research Centre of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Transport Forum on aspects of international policy of freight vehicle transportation influencing safety, efficiency and sustainability. [Pictured: Terry Shelton, Chief Information Officer, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration] [More...]

06/23/2009: Michael Sivak on highway fatalities
Highway fatalities continue to decline [More...]

06/16/2009: Michael Sivak presents "Upsides of the Current Economic Downturn"
Upsides of the current economic downturn [More...]

06/14/2009: "Have They Ever Got a Deal for You"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

06/13/2009: "Trucking is Topic at U-M Conference"
The International Conference on Efficient, Safe, and Sustainable Truck Transportation Systems for the Future: Building the Policy Options Roadmap was mentioned in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.

06/12/2009: "In NHL, Detroit Turns to Imports"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in The Wall Street Journal

06/11/2009: "Fiat Completes Chrysler Takeover"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in the Los Angeles Times.

06/11/2009: "US Firms Emerging from Shadow of Government, Bankruptcy"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in an article published on Monsters and Critics.com

06/05/2009: "GM Selling Saturn to Roger Penske"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in an article published by Bizjournals.

06/04/2009: "Declining Road Fatalities: Less Driving Not the Only Cause"
Michael Sivak, head of the Human Factors Division, is quoted in an article published by PhysOrg.com

06/04/2009: "General Motors Seeks Quick Bankruptcy"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article in Voice of America News.

06/02/2009: Auto Industry Experts
U-M experts available to discuss auto industry issues [More...]

06/01/2009: "GM Files for Bankruptcy"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in The Business Review

06/01/2009: Connected Vehicle Proving Center
Connected Vehicle Proving Center comes to U-M Dearborn [More...]

05/27/2009: "As GM, Chrysler Ride Road to Bankruptcy, Critics Question Auto Task Force's Ability to Steer
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division by FOX News.

05/27/2009: "ICAR Hopes to Lead Way on Fuel Efficiency Challenge"
A report by Michael Sivak, head of the Human Factors Division, is mentioned in The Greenville News.

05/17/2009: Bruce Belzowski quoted in CNN Money
UMTRI analyst says GM dealer cuts are an "opportunity" [More...]

05/11/2009: Michael Sivak on fuel economy
Little progress in fuel economy since 1923 [More...]

05/05/2009: Julia Samorezov and Elliot Hwang
Biosciences students develop surgical lamp for developing nations [More...]

05/01/2009: AAD
Auto industry bankruptcies could hurt taxpayers [More...]

04/23/2009: Paul Green quoted in Detroit Free Press
Cell phone use adds to drivers' response time [More...]

04/23/2009: UMTRI launches field testing of safety system for passenger cars

UMTRI has begun field testing an integrated crash-warning system in passenger cars.

The testing is part of UMTRI's Integrated Vehicle-Based Safety Systems (IVBSS) program, a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Department of Transportation. The advanced safety technology fully integrates multiple crash-warning features, including forward collision, lane departure, lane change and merge, and curve speed-warning systems into a passenger-car platform.

04/14/2009: Inside China Conference
UMTRI's Automotive Analysis Division presented "Inside China: Understanding China’s Current and Future Automotive Industry" as part of their "Focus on the Future" series of Automotive Research Conferences. The conference was held Thursday, April 16, 2009, in U-M's Michigan League Ballroom. [More...]

03/31/2009: Bruce Belzowski quoted in New York Times
GM moved in the right direction, but too slowly, says UMTRI analyst [More...]

03/16/2009: Updated Michigan Traffic Crash Facts
New and improved: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts [More...]

02/06/2009: "Economists Tout Efficient Cars"
Walter McManus of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Andrea Tomer in The Washington Times.

02/03/2009: "Other Voices: Carmakers Need Nudge"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article in the Aberdeen News (no byline).

02/03/2009: "State Bridges to Get Monitoring System"
A new UMTRI project on bridge monitoring is mentioned in this article by Tom Greenwood in The Detroit News.

02/03/2009: IVBSS Heavy-Truck Field Operational Test Launch
UMTRI begins testing crash-warning system for commercial trucks [More...]

02/02/2009: "UMTRI, Con-way Freight Launch Field Testing of a Safety Warning System for Commercial Trucks"
The launch of the IVBSS heavy-truck field operational test is the subject of this joint press release from UMTRI and Con-way Freight.

02/02/2009: "The Future of the Car: Innovation"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Jerome Hansen at Condé Naste Portfolio.com.

02/02/2009: "Editorial: A Needed Push for the Car Industry"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article in the Minneapolis StarTribune (no byline).

01/27/2009: "Obama Imposes Stricter Emissions Standards on Nearly Bankrupt, Bailed-Out Auto Companies"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Fred Lucas at CNSNews.com.

01/25/2009: "Automakers and the Feds"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division speaks about new car design and the new Administration at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

01/23/2009: "Cruise Control Watches Speed, Not Miles per Gallon"
Zevi Bareket of the Engineering Research Division is quoted in this article by Dan Hartzell in the Allentown Morning Call.

01/22/2009: "MDOT Partners with U-M on Bridge Technology Research"
Tim Gordon of the Engineering Research Division is quoted in this press release issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The same release is also published at SooToday.com.

01/21/2009: "Running on Empty"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in this University of Michigan podcast video.

01/20/2009: 2009 Detroit Auto Show
UMTRI hybrid-vehicle industry analyst speaks at Detroit Auto Show [More...]

01/20/2009: "Auto Show Update"
Bruce Belzwoski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show on Michigan Radio by Bernie DeGroat in this audio file.

01/20/2009: Toyota Tundra Donation
Toyota donates Tundra pickup truck to UMTRI [More...]

01/19/2009: "Auto Industry Shows Small Signs of Recovery at Annual Detroit Show"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed on the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer (starting at 2:45).

01/19/2009: UMTRI Technical Reports
New UMTRI report examines road safety in India [More...]

01/16/2009: UMTRI at TRB
UMTRI shines at TRB [More...]

01/15/2009: "Detroit Auto Show: Automakers Bank on Innovation"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Nathan Bomey in the Michigan Business Review.

01/15/2009: "Industry Faces Vehicle Electrification Challenges"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Sven Gustafson and Nathan Bomey in the Michigan Business Review.

01/15/2009: UMTRI to Participate in Bridge
Monitoring Grant
Researchers at the University of Michigan, including several UMTRI staff members, are leading a $19-million project to better monitor the health of bridges. Over the next five years, they will create the ultimate system for monitoring bridge infrastructure, and install and test it on several bridges. [More...]

01/14/2009: "Auto Analysts: Focus on Electrics and Survival Plans Define 2009 Detroit Auto Show"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Sven Gustafson in the Michigan Business Review.

01/12/2009: "The 2009 Detroit Auto Show"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed in this video segment (starting at 3:07) by Jerry Garrett of the New York Times.

12/23/2008: "Drivers Remain Cautious Despite Lower Gas Prices"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Ronald D. White in the Los Angeles Times.

12/19/2008: "Waiting Game for Car Biz"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Jonathan Jenkins in the Toronto Sun.

12/19/2008: Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society
UMTRI researchers write the book on safe mobility for older adults [More...]

12/18/2008: "Local Auto Suppliers Keep an Eye on Bailout Discussions"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Nathan Bomey in the Ann Arbor Business Review.

12/15/2008: "Crash Program Wins Award"
The IVBSS crash avoidance program is mentioned in this article by Lynn Monson in the Ann Arbor News.

12/13/2008: "Trucks from India"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Chris O'Malley in the Indianapolis Business Journal.

12/13/2008: "With the Bailout Failing, A Merger of Car Companies Might Be the Answer"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in the article by Andrew Edwards and Mark Petix in the Contra Costa Times.

12/11/2008: "Big 3 in Traffic Jam without Bailout"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed by Alisa Roth on Marketplace.

12/11/2008: "Ford's Gamble to Leverage Assets for Debt Pays Off"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this Associated Press article by Kimberly S. Johnson, which appears at Yahoo News.

12/10/2008: "Saturn Fans Rally to Save Brand with Petition to GM"
Walter McManus of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Scott Evans in Motor Trend.

12/08/2008: "IVBSS Wins ITS Award for Crash Avoidance System"
The IVBSS program is the subject of this UMTRI press release.

12/08/2008: Best of ITS Award
IVBSS wins Best of ITS Award for crash avoidance system [More...]

12/06/2008: "Dallas-Fort Worth Auto Dealers Facing Own Challenges"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Dave Michaels and Terry Box in The Dallas Morning News.

11/25/2008: "University Funds Hit Hard by Detroit Three's Struggles"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Lindy Stevens in The Michigan Daily.

11/22/2008: "Automakers to Make a Clearer Case for Bailout"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Kendra Marr in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

11/20/2008: "Study Finds No Power Gluttony Here"
Michael Sivak is quoted in this article by Phoebe Sweet in the Las Vegas Sun.

11/19/2008: "Before He Ran for President, Obama Had Ideas About the Auto Industry"
Walter McManus of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article at CQ Politics (no byline).

11/17/2008: "The South Wants To Be the New Detroit"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Jim Galloway in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

11/12/2008: Stapp Student Award
UMTRI Doctoral Studies Program student wins Stapp Student Award [More...]

11/10/2008: "New Orleans Ranks 10th for Low Energy Demand"
An UMTRI study on the energy demand of heating and cooling is the topic of this article in New Orleans City Business (no byline).

11/08/2008: Booster Seat Recommendations
UMTRI evaluations lead to IIHS child booster seat recommendations [More...]

11/07/2008: "Milwaukee among Top Energy Users"
Michael Sivak is quoted in this article by Thomas Content in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

11/03/2008: "Are Automakers Also Too Big to Fail?"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Ron Scherer in The Christian Science Monitor.

11/03/2008: "After Time Change, Drivers Urged to Use Caution"
An UMTRI study on pedestrian visibility at night is mentioned in this article by Matt Helms in the Detroit Free Press.

11/03/2008: "Fuel-Glutton States"
An UMTRI study on the energy demand of the largest 50 U.S. cities is the topic of this article by Tracy Davis in The Ann Arbor News.

10/31/2008: "Do Cell Phones Kill 1,000 People a Year?"
Paul Green of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Myron Levin in Mother Jones.

10/30/2008: "Daylight Saving Time"
An UMTRI study on pedestrian visibility at night is mentioned in this article at NBC25 Online (no byline).

10/30/2008: "When the Roads Talk, Your Car Can Listen"
Ralph Robinson of UMTRI's Office of ITS Integration is quoted in this article by Matthew L. Wald in The New York Times.

10/28/2008: 2008 Stapp Conference
Attend the Stapp Car Crash Conference [More...]

10/28/2008: "Parents Have Vital Role for Trick-or-Treat"
An UMTRI study on pedestrian visibility at night is mentioned in this article by Greg Marano in the Poughkeepsie Journal.

10/27/2008: "Which U.S. Cities Demand Less Energy?"
An UMTRI study on costs of heating and cooling homes by U.S. region is featured in this press release from the U-M News Service.

10/22/2008: "Fuel Cell Smackdown: Round 1 - Chevrolet Equinox"
An UMTRI survey on hybrid vehicles in mentioned in this blog article by Alex Taylor III at Fortune.com.

10/22/2008: "SAE Convergence 2008, Monday Tech Sessions"
Paul Green of the Human Factors Division is mentioned in this blog article by Paul Rako at EDN.com.

10/15/2008: NSF PHEV Grant
UMTRI participates in $2 million PHEV grant [More...]

10/05/2008: "Booster Seats May Not Protect Your Precious Cargo"
An UMTRI study on booster seats is mentioned in this article by Neomi Heroux in Health News

10/04/2008: "Many Booster Seats Aren't up to the Job of Improving Safety Belt Fit for Children"
An UMTRI study on booster seat effectiveness is mentioned in this article at Kansas City infoZine (no byline)

10/02/2008: "Poor Ratings Given to 13 Child Booster Seats"
An UMTRI study on booster seats is mentioned in this article in Forbes (no byline).

10/02/2008: "Scientists Explore Putting Electric Cars on a Two-Way Power Street"
John L. Sullivan of UMTRI's Transportation Systems Group is mentioned in this press release issued by the U-M News Service.

10/01/2008: "Poor Ratings Cited for 13 Booster Seats"
An UMTRI study on child booster seats is the focus of this press release issued by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (byline: Ken Thomas)

10/01/2008: Booster Seat Effectiveness Ratings Released
An UMTRI study of booser seats is the topic of these news stories:

• "New Questions on Booster Seats" by Jonathan Welsh in the Wall Street Journal
• "What Car Booster Seats Are Effective?" by Elisabeth Leamy and Vanessa Weber at ABC News
• "Examining Booster Seats and How They Fit" by Linda Kotsaftis at 9NEWS Denver
• "Institute Releases Booster-Seat Ratings" at Smart Brief (no byline)
• "Insurance Institute Cites 13 Booster Seats as Poor" at the Toledo Blade (no byline)

09/26/2008: UMTRI Collaboration
Ray Bingham appointed visiting professor in Australia [More...]

09/26/2008: UMTRI Director Addresses House Committee
UMTRI director addresses U.S. House Committee [More...]

09/25/2008: UMTRI 2008 Best Publication Awards
UMTRI researchers receive Best Publication Awards [More...]

09/20/2008: "Online Halloween Costume Retailer Helps Families Stay Safe this Halloween"
An UMTRI study on pedestrian visibility in darkness is mentioned in this press release by Jessica Lutoff on WebWire.

09/12/2008: "Guest Commentary: Cell Phones — Handy, but Safe?"
An UMTRI study on cell phones is mentioned in this article by Dr. David Perlmutter in the Naples Daily News.

09/07/2008: "Low-Cost Rumble Strips 'Biggest Bang for the Buck'"
Charlie Compton of the Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Brian McVicar in the Muskegon Chronicle.

08/27/2008: "Blame It on the Moon"
An UMTRI study on moon phases and traffic accidents is mentioned in the Freakonomics blog in The New York Times.

08/26/2008: "Traffic Quiz Answers"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is cited in this article by John Tierney in The New York Times.

08/26/2008: UMTRI Staff Fellowships
David W. Eby elected GSA Fellow [More...]

08/22/2008: "More Michigan Roads Are about to Rumble"
Charlie Compton of the Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Garret M. Ellison in The Grand Rapids Press.

08/13/2008: "Foot off the Gas Pedal"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Michael Dresser and Rona Kobell in the Baltimore Sun.

08/10/2008: "China Expands Its Green Agenda under the Eye of Olympics"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Katie Merx in the Detroit Free Press.

08/04/2008: "Gas Prices Changing Driver Behavior?"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is quoted in an article by Ron Schaffer (Doctor Gridlock) in The Washington Post.

08/03/2008: "Gas Costs May Have Cut Road Deaths"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is interviewed in this article by Geoff Larcom in the Ann Arbor News.

08/01/2008: "Texas Turnout"
An UMTRI study on the conspicuity of first-responder safety garments is mentioned in this article by Carrie Cleaveland in Fire Chief.

08/01/2008: "China: A Field Guide"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Kevin Kelly in Automotive Design & Production.

07/31/2008: "Are American Drivers Driving More Safely?"
An UMTRI study on U.S. motor vehicle fatalities, gasoline sales, and distance driven is the subject of this blog entry in How We Drive by Tom Vanderbilt.

07/29/2008: "Higher Gas Prices Changing Behavior, Saving Lives"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Matt Helms in the Detroit Free Press.

07/29/2008: "3M: New FHWA Visibility Regulations Should Include NFPA Turnout Gear"
An UMTRI study on the conspicuity of first-responder safety garments is mentioned in this article by Laura Walter in Occupational Hazards.

07/29/2008: "Commentary: Waiting It Out Till 2010"
Bruce Belzowski is interviewed about the future of the U.S. auto industry in this article by Emily Church at Reuters.com.

07/29/2008: "Report: High Gas Prices May Help Cut Traffic Deaths"
Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article at wwj.com.

07/28/2008: "Major Drop in Traffic Deaths: It's More than High Gas Prices"
An UMTRI study on trends in U.S. motor vehicle fatalities, gasoline sales, and distance driven is the subject of this University of Michigan press release.

07/27/2008: "Think You Know the Rules of the Road?"
Dan Blower of the Transportation Analysis Division and Michael Sivak of the Human Factors Division are quoted in this article by Tom Vanderbilt in the Los Angeles Times.

07/25/2008: "Hang Up and Drive"
Paul A. Green of the Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Katharine Mieszkowski at salon.com.

07/24/2008: New UMTRI Report
Is the U.S. on the path to the lowest motor-vehicle fatalities in decades? [More...]

07/23/2008: "Plug-In 2008: To Sell Plug-In Hybrids, You've Gotta Make 'em Sexy"
Walter McManus of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Chuck Squatriglia in Wired.

07/15/2008: "GM Announcement Aims to Reassure Investors, Employees"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Nathan Bomey in the Ann Arbor Business Review.

07/14/2008: Dutch Traffic Researcher Collaborates with UMTRI
Divera Twisk, a Dutch researcher in novice drivers, accident patterns, learning processes, and human factors approaches, is working at UMTRI this summer as a visiting research scholar. [More...]

07/09/2008: "Gas Prices Slow Sales of Guzzlers"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Matthew Daneman in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

07/08/2008: "Pregnant Women Are Risking the Life of Their Unborn Child by Not Wearing Seatbelts"
An UMTRI study on seatbelt use by pregnant women is mentioned in this article posted at digitaljournal.com.

07/02/2008: "Firefighters Face Roadside Vest Regulations"
An UMTRI study on the conspicuity of first-responder safety garments is mentioned in this article by Cristi Laquer at FireRescue1.com.

06/25/2008: "Child Safety Gets a Boost"
An UMTRI study on parents' attitudes about booster seats is mentioned in this article by Frank Konkel in the Ionia Sentinel-Standard.

06/16/2008: "IBM to Tap Growth in India's Consulting Market"
A joint IBM-UMTRI study on the Indian automotive market is mentioned in this article by Vishwanath Kulkarni at LiveMint.com.

06/16/2008: DOE PHEV Grant
UMTRI to participate in $30-million PHEV grant [More...]

06/15/2008: "U.S. Light-Car Trend Boon for Plastics"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Al Greenwood at ICIS.com.

06/15/2008: "Detroit Automakers Get Modest Grants For Plug-in Hybrid Demos"
An UMTRI grant to study PHEVs is mentioned in this article in the Great Lakes IT Report at wwj.com (no byline).

06/13/2008: "Energy Department Grants $30M to Plug-in Vehicle Projects"
An UMTRI grant is mentioned in this article by David Shepardson in The Detroit News.

06/13/2008: "Federal Researchers Rolling in Hybrid at 100 mpg"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Judith Kohler at examiner.com.

06/13/2008: SMART Conference
UMTRI director speaks at sustainability conference [More...]

06/09/2008: "Car Makers React to the Reality of Higher Gas Prices"
Bruce Belzowski is quoted in this article in the Daily Dash Newsletter at WWJ.com

06/05/2008: UMTRI director appointed to ITS America Board of Directors
UMTRI director appointed to ITS America Board [More...]

06/05/2008: Visiting Researcher
Leading Indian traffic safety expert collaborates with UMTRI [More...]

06/03/2008: "Auto Outlook: Hope for Best, Prepare for Worst, Experts Say"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Minehaha Forman in Michigan Messenger

05/27/2008: "Tougher Teen Driving Laws Considered"
Jean Shope, associate director of UMTRI, is quoted in this article by Gary Heinlein in The Detroit News.

05/26/2008: "Suburban Expressways a Tight Squeeze"
François Dion of the Transportation Systems Group is quoted in this article by Matt Helms in the Detroit Free Press.

05/20/2008: "Private Truckers to Study Larger Trucks"
An upcoming UMTRI study on the benefits of larger trucks is mentioned in this article in Today's Trucking News (no byline). (Click for a similar article in Fleet Owner.)

05/13/2008: DTE PHEV Grant
UMTRI receives MPSC grant to study plug-in hybrid electric vehicles [More...]

05/11/2008: "Consolidation, Technology Force Dealers to Adapt"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Constance Crump in Crain's Detroit Business.

05/01/2008: "University of Michigan Gets Federal Funds for Crash Avoidance Testing"
UMTRI's Integrated Vehicle-Based Safety System (IVBSS) is the focus of this article by David Goodman in The Ann Arbor News.

05/01/2008: "Cars That Take Charge"
Bruce Belzowski of UMTRI's Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Claire Cummings in the Jackson Citizen Patroit.

04/29/2008: "Navigating the Challenges"
An UMTRI study on heavy-truck weight limits is mentioned in FleetOwner's Trucks at Work Blog.

04/28/2008: "More Highway Messages Coming: Traffic Boards, Cameras Part of National Trend"
UMTRI director Peter Sweatman is quoted in this article by Bill Shea in Crain's Detroit Business.

04/25/2008: "Calif. Tunnel Was Seen as Dangerous Long before Deadly Crash"
John Woodrooffe of UMTRI's Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this AP article by Michael R. Blood.

04/24/2008: "U-M Transportation Research Gets Funding For Crash Avoidance System "
Jim Sayer of the Human Factors Division and Peter Sweatman, UMTRI's director, are quoted in this article in MITechNews.com.

04/23/2008: "New Powertrain for Chevy Malibu Offers Fuel Economy Edge"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this Associated Press article in the International Herald Tribune - France.

04/22/2008: UMTRI Approved to Extend Program That Helps Drivers Avoid Crashes
UMTRI to test technologies that help drivers avoid crashes [More...]

04/21/2008: "Study to Probe Causes of Heavy Truck Tire Failures"
Oliver Page of the Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Miles Moore in Rubber & Plastics News.

04/20/2008: " Competition for China's Auto Market is Heating up"
UMTRI is mentioned for providing data on the Chinese automotive market in this article in China Daily (no byline).

04/14/2008: SAE World Congress
UMTRI researchers present at SAE World Congress [More...]

04/13/2008: "Underage Drinking Rises"
Ray Bingham of the Social and Behavioral Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Lynn Monson in The Ann Arbor News.

04/12/2008: "Wheels of Change"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by A.J. Bauer in The Patriot Ledger.

04/01/2008: Proper Seatbelt Use by Pregnant Women
Proper seatbelt use by pregnant women would save 200 fetuses a year [More...]

03/31/2008: New Michigan Child Restraint Law
Governor signs new child restraint law [More...]

03/29/2008: "How Much Light Is Too Much Light?"
Mike Flannagan of UMTRI's Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by John LeBlanc in The Toronto Star.

03/27/2008: "New Booster Seat Law in Michigan"
An UMTRI study on parental attitudes toward booster seats is mentioned in this article at 13ABC.com, Toledo's ABC television station.

03/27/2008: "California May Push Back Zero-Emissions Deadline"
Bruce Belzwoski of the Automotive Analysis Division is interviewed by Carrie Kahn on this edition of National Public Radio's All Things Considered

03/27/2008: "AAA Michigan Has Booster Seat Information at Branch Locations"
An UMTRI study about parental attitudes toward booster seats is mentioned in this press release at PR Newswire.com.

03/19/2008: "Plug-in Hybrids No Easy Sell"
John L. Sullivan of UMTRI's Transportation Systems Group is quoted in this article by Rick Haglund at Mlive.com.

03/19/2008: "Studies Show Texts, Passengers Increase Driving Risks"
Ray Bingham of the Social and Behavioral Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Chris Gray in The Romeo Observer.

03/07/2008: "Inferno on the Interstate: What Went Wrong?"
Dan Blower of UMTRI's Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Kalee Thompson in Popular Mechanics.

03/07/2008: "States Weigh Booster Seat Laws for Kids"
Ray Bingham of UMTRI's Social and Behavioral Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Larry Copeland in USA Today.

02/24/2008: "Auto Dealers Seek Spark"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Matthew Daneman in the Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle.

02/22/2008: "'I Spy' a Dangerous Driver: Phone Service Keeps Track of Teens' Driving Habits"
An UMTRI study on teen driving restrictions is mentioned in this article by Robin Pangi in the Kalamazoo Gazette.

02/22/2008: Collaboration Advances Occupant Restraint System Improvements
Dr. Michael Kokkolaras of the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering is working with UMTRI to foster collaboration in optimizing occupant protection and vehicle crashworthiness. [More...]

02/20/2008: "Tiny, Ultra-Cheap Cars May be the Industry’s Next Big Weapons"
Bruce Belzowski of UMTRI's Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Barbara Righton in Maclean's.

02/20/2008: Chinese Road Safety
Report examines road safety in China [More...]

02/13/2008: Teen drivers would benefit from greater restrictions
Teen drivers would benefit from greater restrictions [More...]

02/10/2008: "Study Looks at What Boosts Teen Driving Risks"
Ray Bingham of the Social and Behavioral Analysis Division is interviewed in this article by Susan Oppat in The Ann Arbor News.

02/08/2008: "Detroit's Big 3 Pin Their Hopes On Emerging Market Auto Sales"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Reinhardt Krause in Investor's Business Daily.

02/07/2008: "Locking up Cells?"
Paul Green of UMTRI's Human Factors Division is quoted in this article by Matt Whetstone in the Cadillac News.

01/24/2008: North American International Auto Show Report
UMTRI's Bruce Belzowski sums up auto show in video report. [More...]

01/22/2008: UMTRI Shines at TRB
UMTRI director Peter Sweatman, researchers, and staff members welcomed friends, colleagues, and sponsors at a reception during the 87th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. The theme for the reception, held Sunday, January 13 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., was "The Power of Naturalistic Driving Studies." [More...]

01/17/2008: "Teens Need Driving Restrictions"
An UMTRI study on teen drivers is mentioned in this article by Ashley A. Smith in USA Today.

01/14/2008: "Teen Drivers Would Benefit from Greater Restrictions"
This press release from the U-M News Service highlights a recent study of 7,700 teen drivers by UMTRI staff.

01/12/2008: "Bus-Crash Fatalities Unusual in Utah"
Dan Blower of the Transportation Safety Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Dennis Romboy in the Deseret Morning News.

01/02/2008: "Changes Lower Teen Driving Deaths"
An UMTRI study on young drivers is mentioned int his article by Matt Reed in Florida Today.

12/31/2007: "Location Drives Mexican Auto Industry"
Bruce Belzowski of the Automotive Analysis Division is quoted in this article by Stephen Franklin and Rick Popely in the Chicago Tribune.

12/23/2007: "E. Lansing, Township Considering $15M Fix to Ease Road Congestion"
The Michigan Traffic Crash Facts database, operated by UMTRI's Transportation Data Center, is mentioned in this article by Christine Rook in the Lansing State Journal.

12/21/2007: First Patricia F. Waller Scholarship Awarded

Patricia F. Waller Scholarship awarded to Nancy Ambrose Gallagher