AAA: Why Aren’t Americans Plugging in to Electric Vehicles?
May 26, 2019
Orlando, FL – AAA’s latest survey reveals that despite many Americans having interest in electric vehicles, when asked if most vehicles will be electric by 2029, only 4 in 10 said yes.
Yet, a separate study AAA conducted earlier this year found that more than half of Americans believe that in this same time frame most cars will have the ability to drive themselves – a reality that is much less likely to happen.
AAA finds interest in going green remains steady but consumers still slow to adopt Electric Vehicles. (AAA)
Icy Temperatures Cut Electric Vehicle Range Nearly in Half
March 2, 2019
AAA
Orlando, FL – As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle’s interior climate control.
New research from AAA reveals that when the mercury dips to 20°F and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving range is decreased by 41 percent. This means for every 100 miles of combined urban/highway driving, the range at 20°F would be reduced to 59 miles.
AAA research finds HVAC use in frigid temperatures causes substantial drop in electric vehicle range. (AAA)
AAA Illuminates the Dangers of Driving with Cloudy Headlights
December 31, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – New research from AAA reveals that clouded or yellowed headlights generate only 20 percent of the amount of light that new headlights do, leading to dangerous nighttime driving conditions.
This decrease is caused by sunlight damage to protective plastic coatings, resulting in discoloration that considerably diminishes the headlight’s ability to provide adequate light on dark roadways.
AAA says One-in-Three Americans Will Travel this Holiday Season, the Most on Record
December 22, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – AAA forecasts that more than one-third of Americans will travel this holiday season. The record-breaking 112.5 million travelers taking to the nation’s runways, roads and rails for the year-end holidays represents a 4.4 percent increase over last year and the most since AAA has been tracking holiday travel.
For the more than 102 million people who will pack up their cars for a holiday road trip, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be as much as four times longer than a normal trip.
More Than 54 Million Americans to Travel this Thanksgiving, the Most Since 2005
November 18, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.8 percent increase over last year.
The 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel volume in more than a dozen years (since 2005), with 2.5 million more people taking to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year.
AAA reports New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
November 4, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements.
Even minor incidents that cause damage to this technology found behind windshields, bumpers and door mirrors can add up to $3,000 in extra repair costs.
AAA finds safety systems can add an extra $3,000 in repair costs.
AAA says New Cars Lose $3,000 Annually from this Single Expense
September 23, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – AAA’s 2018 Your Driving Costs study reveals the largest expense associated with purchasing a new car is something many drivers fail to consider – depreciation. In fact, it accounts for almost 40 percent of the cost of owning a new vehicle – more than $3,000 per year – and is influenced by a number of factors, including shifting consumer preferences.
AAA urges car buyers to think about both market trends and length of ownership when shopping for their next vehicle purchase.
Drivers should keep resale value top of mind when buying a new vehicle. (AAA)
AAA says Ride-Hailing Twice the Cost of Car Ownership
August 27, 2018
The Auto Club Group (AAA)
Orlando, FL – Ride-hailing services are a popular and convenient transportation option, but a new AAA analysis shows they are not a cost-effective replacement for vehicle ownership.
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the average driver in an urban area – the only setting in which using these services are a practical full-time transportation option – drives 10,841 miles per year.
AAA says Nearly 47 Million Americans will set New Independence Day Holiday Travel Record
June 25, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – A record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than 5 percent compared with last year and the highest number since AAA started tracking 18 years ago.
For the 39.7 million Americans planning a Fourth of July road trip, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be twice as long than the normal trip, with Tuesday being the busiest day.
INRIX predicts travel times during the holiday week will double compared to normal trips. (AAA)
AAA says Worn Tires Put Drivers at Risk
June 10, 2018
AAA
Orlando, FL – Afternoon downpours could spell disaster for millions of road trippers this summer, thanks to an unlikely suspect – tires.
New research from AAA reveals that driving on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by a staggering 43 percent, or an additional 87 feet — more than the length of a semi-trailer truck — when compared to new tires.
Compared to new tires, tires worn to a tread depth of just 4/32” exhibit an average increased stopping distance of 87 feet for a passenger car and 86 feet for a light truck. (AAA)
