Monday, 05 March 2012 07:30
Volvo Philippines backs DOTC's road safety campaign
In support of the Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2011 - 2020 (PRSAP) and the UN's Decade of Action for Road Safety, Volvo Philippines conducted a Pedestrian Detection Crash Simulation during the Department of Transportation and Communication's (DOTC) Road Safety Forum held last February 22, 2012 at Camp Crame, Quezon City.
For the demonstration, the all-new S60 T6 equipped with Volvo's City Safety system was driven straight into an inflatable pedestrian dummy, where it automatically braked to a full stop and avoided a collision. The test successfully proved that Volvo's latest preventive safety technology can actually save lives on the road.
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Road Safety
Monday, 26 September 2011 12:08
Honda helps the Philippine government think green
In its continuous mission to raise awareness on the importance of fuel efficient and safe driving, the Honda Foundation Inc. (HFI) recently hosted a fuel economy workshop for its fleet operators from different government and private sectors. The whole day eco-safety driving training, held at the Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) in Parañaque City, was focused to collectively address the pressing issues on air pollution, climate change, and energy sustainability. Its 16 representatives came from the Office of the President (OP), Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Maynilad, Manila Water, and Globe Telecom.
“Faced with finite fuel resources, high fuel prices and worsening air quality, we must put our efforts together and act immediately before it’s too late,” said Mr. Voltaire Gonzales, HCPI’s Head of Vehicle Sales and Corporate Communications. “For fifteen years now, we have been teaching safe and fuel efficient driving techniques under normal conditions. With the simple formula: DRIVER + VEHICLE + FUEL = FUEL ECONOMY, application of correct driving style, use of a well-maintained vehicle that is designed with fuel saving technology and use of high quality fuel can easily extend one’s fuel mileage and reduce harmful emissions,” he added.
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Industry Update
