In 2010, electronic stability control (ESC) saved an estimated 497 lives among passenger car (PC) occupants, and 366 lives among light truck and van (LTV) occupants, for a total of 863 lives saved among passenger vehicle (PV) occupants. This lives-saved estimate is a substantial increase over the 705 lives saved in 2009 and the 634 lives-saved estimate for 2008. In recent years, the percentage of passenger vehicles equipped with ESC systems has increased significantly.
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