Volvo presents first pedestrian airbag

Source: The Malaysian Insider

STOCKHOLM, May 25 — Swedish brand Volvo is the first carmaker to offer an airbag aimed at protecting pedestrians. The feature is available on its 2013 V40 model. The feature is available on Volvo’s 2013 V40 model. The device, whi ...
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Volvos safety world to further reduce deaths on roads

Source: Zigwheels

Volvo's commitment towards safety keeps growing as the Swedish manufacturer aims to further reduce deaths in road accidents The world's first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new Volvo V40 is the next step towards the manufacturers ...
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Volvo Explains How the 2013 Volvo V40′s Pedestrian Airbag Works (Video)

Source: Discovery Channel

The all-new 2013 Volvo V40 is the first car to receive a pedestrian airbag that attempts to protect people that are on the outside of the vehicle. In China 25 percent of traffic fatalities are pedestrians. In Europe the figure is ...
Full article at: Discovery Channel  More like this  2 days ago, 6:39am CDT

New Volvo will be first with standard pedestrian-protection airbag

Source: Kelley Blue Book Car Reviews

Production has just begun on the new Volvo V40 model, and while it's not scheduled to be sold here in the U.S., this new five-door wagon will introduce a new standard safety feature to the automotive realm in ...
Full article at: Kelley Blue Book Car Reviews  More like this  2 days ago, 9:08pm CDT

Car safety focus turns to pedestrians

Source: The Age

With airbags now covering every nook and cranny inside the car, the focus is turning protecting other road users. Cars are becoming kinder to other road users. The latest BMW 3-Series has been commended for its pedestrian protection ...
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Volvo Explains Its Pedestrian Airbag System

Source: Euro Car Reviews

Airbags inside of automobiles are nothing new, and have saved thousands of lives worldwide since being put into widespread use. Volvo, always at the forefront of vehicle safety, believes that airbags can ...
Full article at: Euro Car Reviews  More like this  3 days ago, 1:46pm CDT

How Volvo V40 Pedestrian Airbags Work

Source: Automotive Blogs

The pedestrian airbag system is active when the Volvo V40 is moving between roughly 12 to 31 mph. Volvo states most vehicle-pedestrian collisions occur when the car’s moving up to 25 mph. When an accident does occ ...
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Volvo V40 gets pedestrian airbag

Source: Autocar

The Volvo V40 will be fitted with a pedestrian airbag as standard, the company has confirmed. Volvo's announcement marks the latest step in its stated target that no-one should be killed or injured in a new Volvo by ...
Full article at: Autocar  More like this  3 days ago, 5:51am CDT