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PositionWhat's New? - American Red Cross Road Torq - Brief article

With the summer travel season underway, now is the time to make sure your automobile is equipped for emergencies. The one safety item a driver should not be caught without is a good flashlight, and the American Red Cross Road Torq from Eton Corp., Palo Alto, Calif., compactly combines a self-powered spotlight with an emergency beacon for use in unforeseen roadside situations.

Eliminating the need to worry about having fresh batteries, the Road Torq operates by a hand crank--just two minutes of cranking gives off 15 minutes of LED power. Featuring a 4 retractable, reflective tripod, the device can be stood upright to be used for under-car...

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