A driver from Scotland became involved in a six car pileup. The airbag deployed, the man escaped uninjured. Then, the airbag slowly killed him. (Read More…)
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Volvo’s Pedestrian Airbag Technology isn’t as fun as the Jiffy Pop Airbag, but it’s an interesting concept nonetheless. Pyrotechnic hoods that pop-up during an impact are nothing new, but where Volvo adds value is through the use of an airbag that pops up from a cavity at the base of the windshield.
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Tagged as airbag, pedestrian safety, Safety, Volvo, volvo v40
Tagged as airbag, pedestrian safety, Safety, Volvo, volvo v40
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