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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-15, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1987. A lightweight car body that offers improved performance, economy, corrosion resistance and recyclability has been developed by Audi. The all-aluminum prototype weighs 300 lbs. less than steel, with no sacrifice in safety or comfort. Designated driver brochure, kit available from Canadian Club New aluminum auto body offers many advantages Imagine an automobile that gives you better fuel economy and hotter performance without sacri­ ficing your safety or comfort. A car that resists corrosion and helps protect the environment by reduc­ ing exhaust emissions. Imagine a car that can be recycled into material fora new automobile at the end of its life, rather than simply being dumped on one of the many auto graveyards across the countryside. Sound too good to be true? Definitely not, according to the initial results of a project being conducted by Audo AG,, the West German manufacturerof highly engineered automobiles, and Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa). Convinced that smaller cars are not the solution to consumer demands for both improved fuel economy and performance, they initiated a program in 1982 to develop a strong, lighter-weight vehicle that reduced exhaust emis­ sions, with no sacrifice in safety or comfort. The two companies recently unveiled an all-aluminum proto­ type of an Audi 5000, featuring a structure and body panels weigh­ ing nearly 300 pounds less than the same automobile built of steel. “We feel a great deal of urgency about significantly improving both performance and fuel economy in vehicles that do not unnecessarily pollute our environment,” accord­ ing to Dr. Ferdinand Piech, vice chairman of Audi's Management Board. “We set out to design a car that achieves these goals without reducing the comfort, safety, or functionality our customers have come to expect from us. After analyzing a wide range of mater­ ials, we chose aluminum as offering the benefits we were looking for.” In reporting on Alcoa’s role in the project, President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Fetterolf said, “Aluminum’s strength, cor­ rosion resistance, and weight-sav­ ing capabilities are proven every day in the airplanes we fly and the trucks that travel our roads. These factors, combined with the oppor­ tunity for preserving our natural resources and energy require­ ments through recycling, make aluminum an ideal material for automotive structures.” While both companies acknow­ ledge that many issues, such as process and assembly technology, must still be resolved before a production vehicle can be offered to the public, this first public report offered extremely positive results to date. Neither company has set a firm date for introduction on an aluminum vehicle. Both firms will continue technology development for the project. Hiram Walker Brands Limited has taken the lead in trying to discourage drinking and driving - a situation that is putting Canadians at risk. “Alcohol-related problems hurt us as an industry. We can’t stick our heads in the sand and pretend drinking-related accidents don’t happen, so we have taken steps to try to correct the situation,” Gabi Laszlo said. Mr. Laszlo, who is spokesperson for Hiram Walker’s Canadian Club DesignatedDriverand Respon­ sible Host programs went on to say, “The key to the success of the program is that it is simple and easy to implement, using readily available inexpensive material.” Laszlo said the program has been accepted because it offers a sensible alternative to drinking and driving. One member of a party in a bar, restaurant or tavern, volunteers to drink only non-alco- hol beverages and then assumes the driving duties for the other members ofthe party when they leave. In return, the designated driver receives free drinks containing no alcohol. For larger groups, it is encouraged to designate two or more drivers to assume the driving duties. Laszlo said to assist participat­ ing establishments, complete kits containing all materials including brochures and designated driver indentification badges are made available for less than the cost of the material alone. All other costs are underwritten by Canadian Club and Hiram Walker. “It probably won’t cost licensed establishments more than $50 a year to participate in the program. Though many establishments re­ cognize the value of the program and offer coupons for free meals, t-shirts and hats as added incen­ tives for the customer, the key to the success of the program is the wholehearted active support of the waiters, bartenders and other serving personnel, ” Laszlo added. The Canadian Club Designated Driver Program, the first national program of its kind to be sponsored by a beverage alcohol company, deals in a realistic and practical fashion with the growing concerns of drinking and driving. Since it was introduced to licensed establishments across Canada in May 1985, more than 1200, or five percent of all licensed establishments in Canada, have activelyparticipatedin the pro­ gram. Few wish to tamper with tradi­ tion, and we accept the fact the social drinking is here to stay. What the law and a vast majority of the public discourage, is the mixing of that activity with driving a motor vehicle. Now Hiram Walker has launch­ ed a new program. It is the Canadian Club Responsible Host Program. Through that program, hosts and hostesses are asked to take special care in serving alcohol beveragesat social gatherings. They are asked to observe restraint in the amount of alcohol per drink, enlist designated drivers, ask over-imbibers to give up their car keys and go home by taxi, or invite guests to stay overnight. If you’d like to receive a Canadian Club Designated Driver Program Brochure, give Hiram Walker a call at their toll free number, 1-800-387-8807 or write to The Canadian Club Designated Driver Program, P.O. Box 747, Station K, Toronto, Ontario. M4P 2X1. Man-made oil stars in races Assembled from heat-resisting “ man made ” components that out perform nature’s, high-tech en­ gine oil helped racing drivers to championships world-wide in 1986. 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