Lethal force? Airbags aren't the final solution to keeping you alive in a crash
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Colonel John Stapps experiments on the effects of high velocity impacts on the body led to the development of seat belts and airbags for automobile drivers and passengers. The efficiency of restraint systems can also be enhanced by utilizing smart radar sensors that regulate airbag deployment.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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Test-driving the future
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Chrysler Corp is testing three operational concept cars that promise to provide ultimate driving pleasure. The concept cars are the steel-bodied Pronto Spyder, the mild hybrid Dodge Intrepid ESX2 and the vertically mobile Jeep Jeepster.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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Big brother is riding with you
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Issues are presented concerning the safety innovations which have been developed by the automobile manufacturer Saab. Their automotive automation system prevents automobile drivers from exceeding speed limits.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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