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Volvo, Embed Features Pedestrian Airbag

Farm accidents in the monument, which killed nine people, are still leaving bitter memories for residents, especially families of the victims. Related to that, the car company Volvo to develop new features to an output newest car, the Volvo V40. Pedestrian airbag feature is located on the windshield. So that was reported by Autoblog, Saturday (10/3).


This feature allows you to reduce the risk of more severe impact on victims. And, of course, with a pedestrian airbag is less likely to get hit badly injured.

In addition, the V40 is equipped with pedestrian detection system, so the car can detect pedestrians around the car. More sophisticated, while the driver is not alert to halt, with this system, the car will automatically stop it. In the event of an attack on the pedestrian though, airbags will inflate automatically to protect the head when the victim hit the windshield.

Volvo spokesman said, the feature is a step to create a road safety. Volvo also hopes this new innovation immediately applied in Europe and worldwide.