The demand for electric passenger cars is still rising. Renault just produced its 50,00^th Zoe electric car. More and more commercial vehicles are slowly going electric. Motiv Power Systems, a California electric powertrain manufacturer, made the first electric school bus in America, and also produce other electric commercial vehicles including delivery trucks and refuse trucks.

Motiv have recently partnered with Creative Bus Sales to produce a new zero-emission school bus built on a Ford F59 Chassis with a Motiv all-electric powertrain and a Starcraft body. The Starcraft eQuest XL can hold up...

The streets of Beverly Hills are known for fancy cars and A-List celebrities. However something else will soon start turning heads in this glamorous Los Angeles County city, a fleet of driver less autonomous vehicles (A.V.s).

During an April 5th City Council meeting, The city of Beverly Hills passed a resolution creating a program to develop autonomous shuttles as a new method of public transportation. Council members unanimously approved the program, calling for Beverly Hills to become a leader in the testing and implementation of autonomous shuttles.

“Beverly Hills is the perfect community to...

Other than the hazards of not clearly seeing objects behind you where a Rear View Camera is clearly the solution, distracted driving is a very serious problem. A breathalyzer for your cell phone could be part of the solution.

New York police could soon by using textalyzer phone scanners that act as a breathalyzer for your cell phone, allowing them to quickly see if a phone was used at the time of an accident while also keeping content private.

Assembly assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz and New York Senator Terrence Murphy have partnered with awareness group Distracted Operators Risk Casualties to propose...

As a road safety leader and advocate, Rear View Safety is very proud to announce the Safety Initiative Award.

The Safety Initiative Award is given to companies in recognition of steps taken to protect both vehicle operators and pedestrians.

Rear View Safety is acknowledging companies who are taking important steps towards safety. The Safety Initiative Award is also something to proudly frame on the wall for all to see. By prominently displaying their award, companies can show employees, other companies, and the general public how committed they are to safety.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and Rear View Safety would like to take part in awareness.. The United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), California Highway Patrol (CHP), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and Impact Teen Drivers (ITD) have partnered together to help end distracted driving.

Dot has launched a national advertising campaign and law enforcement crackdown focusing on consequences of texting while driving, U Drive. U Text. U Pay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKErdr0sd_0...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, is proud to announce the release of the RVS-921 Clearance Light Backup Camera. The purpose of the RVS-921 is twofold, providing both an excellent backup camera as well as a clearance light. With the ability to flush mount directly onto any flat surface on the back of a vehicle this camera is ideal for RV’s.

The RVS-921 boasts a 2.1 mm lens and provides an ultra-wide 150° view of the road and hitch. 8 infra-red lights provide excellent night vision...

Autonomous cars are no longer a distant dream. Tesla already has a car with an advanced autopilot mode with some “automatic” features, including autonomous braking and self-parking, while Google, Delphi and Audi are currently developing and testing fully-autonomous models. These tests began years ago. Induct Navia is already using autonomous public shuttles in Europe and Asia. While this technology is flashy, futuristic and downright fun, one important question remains: Are they safe?

The benefits of this tech is clear. Consumers could have a more productive trip, working, reading...

St. Patrick's Day has long been the day designated to celebrate the Irish roots of approximately 34.2 million Americans. However, St. Patrick's Day is also a very dangerous day for driving; between 2009 and 2013, there were a total of 276 lives lost in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick's Day. If you're going to celebrate with alcohol, make sure to take the following precautions; they may seem minor, but they save lives!

Plan ahead. Decide how you are going to get home before you go out. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a sober, reliable driver to get you home safely. Better yet, hand...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, vehicle sensors and more, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, is incredibly proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the title of "Best Backup Camera" in 2016 for one of its most sought after products. In a competitive review of a number of backup camera systems and other safety products, TopTenReviews.com selected the RVS-091406 for both the 2016 Gold Award and the Excellence Award.

As of 2018, backup camera systems will be a mandatory addition for all vehicles that are...

An accident can happen anywhere at anytime to anyone.  However, there are things drivers can do to lessen the likelihood of being involved in an accident.  For example, it makes sense to stay off the roads during heavy snow and rainstorms, when streets are slippery and visibility low.  Likewise, it makes sense to stay in control of your emotions when you’re behind the wheel.  Do all you can to stay in control and prevent the event of a road rage related incident.

Move Over

Sure, it seems aggressive for others to ‘ride your tail,’ but rather than get upset or stay in their way, move over...

It only takes a split second to cause an accident or take your attention away from other drivers who can create one.  Taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, comes with risks.  One in 10 crashes involve at least one distracted driver. Distracted driving is a problem, and it’s not due to smartphones alone. Take note of a number of distractions along with associated accident stats.

Smoking Cigarettes

Smoking is hazardous to your health without being behind the wheel. However, lighting up a smoke or taking your eyes off the road to ash in a tray can create accidents. A review of an...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, was recently featured in The NWI Times. The article describes our recently introduced GoVue, the first back up camera smartphone app for the popular iOS and Android operating systems. Once the smartphone and rear camera system are connected via a short-range Wi-Fi network, video information from the rear of the vehicle is transmitted to the smartphone in real time. This eliminates the need for a primary monitor to be installed into the dashboard...

When you think of car accidents, you probably imagine a collision while on the road. But many minor accidents also occur in the places where you least expect them—like in the parking lot. Parking lot fender benders may typically be relatively minor, but they can still cause a lot of problems. So what should you do if you are involved in an accident or if your vehicle becomes damaged?

The Problem with Parking Lot Fender Benders

Parking lot accidents are often caused as a result of confusion. There may be pedestrians walking around or the signage may be unclear, but the fact remains that if the...

Backup camera systems are important for anyone who drives a vehicle with a trailer or vehicle with hazardous blind spots. Backup cameras and sensors can aid vehicle operators in backing up, whether in tight areas or in conditions that are less than optimal to see behind your vehicle. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 180 deaths happen every year due to accidents caused by backing up. A back up camera system could prevent many of those accidents and could save lives. When safety isn't optional Rear View Safety's Fleet Services Program is the...

The #1 icy road driving tip: Reduce your speed.
Slowing down is the most important thing to do when driving on ice and snow. High speeds make it both easy to lose control and difficult to stop. You should never be driving faster than 45mph in any vehicle when roads are icy - not even on highways! In many cases, much slower speeds are necessary. You can slide off of the road on certain types of more treacherous icing - like black ice - at 10mph or less! If you're fishtailing or sliding at all, it means you are going too fast for the conditions.

You don't have the skill to drive at normal speeds...

KidsAndCars.org shares safety tips to keep families safe this winter.

January 25, 2016, Philadelphia, PA - A young New Jersey mother and her son as well as a Pennsylvania man all died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Saturday, January 3.

A 23-year-old mom, Sashalynn Rosa and her one-year-old son, Messiah died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Passaic, NJ on Saturday evening. Her 3-year-old daughter, also involved in the incident is listed in very critical condition. All three were sitting in the running car while the father was shoveling out the vehicle according to authorities. The tailpipe of their...

If you have not checked out the Rear View Safety Featured Product of the Month, what are you waiting for? Each month Rear View Safety highlights what they consider to be the "BEST OF THE BEST" in vehicle backup cameras and sensor system technology, with a 10% OFF DISCOUNT.

January 2016 boasts the RVS-25W Wireless Backup Camera System with a 5" Dual Screen Display, originally priced at $299.99 is now discounted until January 31, 2016 at $269.99.

Wireless Backup Camera System | 5" Dual Screen Display

This wireless backup camera system comes with a 5" dual screen color display and can connect one...