Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
More babies die due to defective products
December 9, 2009
As reported by The Chicago Tribune, the death of two babies has prompted Amby Baby USA to recall approximately 24,000 “Amby Baby Motion Beds.”