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Richard Read
At the 2001 Detroit auto show, Ford debuted some intriguing technology: airbag-enabled seat belts. After years of additional testing and refinement, it appears that the devices are finally ready for prime time. They'll soon be available as an option on next-gen Ford Explorers; afterward, they'll debut in Europe and other markets. While we're waiting for news about their appearance on other Ford vehicles in the U.S., there's a short video about the belts below. Pretty nifty stuff.
[Freep]
Ford's inflatable seat beltEnlarge Photo At the 2001 Detroit auto show, Ford debuted some intriguing technology: airbag-enabled seat belts. After years of additional testing and refinement, it appears that the devices are finally ready for prime time. They'll soon be available as an option on next-gen Ford Explorers; afterward, they'll debut in Europe and other markets. While we're waiting for news about their appearance on other Ford vehicles in the U.S., there's a short video about the belts below. Pretty nifty stuff. [Freep]
Responses (7 total)
By safety 4 me #1, Posted: 11/5/2009
And now I understand why this company makes a profit while other companies need a bailout.32 y
By Allan #2, Posted: 11/5/2009
Sounds like a great idea. Ford has really stepped up development and availability of safety features. Will they continue in this way without Volvo?
By Obamama #3, Posted: 11/5/2009
@ Allan do you think that it was volvo that influenced ford to add all these safety features?
By Damien Thomas #4, Posted: 11/5/2009
Allan, Believe it or not, Ford is one of the leaders in the auto industry when it comes to safety - bettering Volvo in some areas.
No surprise that it has more models with top IIHS safety ratings than any other automaker.
By Limousine Liberal #5, Posted: 11/5/2009
definitely cool stuff. one of those "why didn't i think of that" as it seems pretty straightforward / practical. hope to see them deploy it widely after some initial feedback and results are garnered.
By greedo #6, Posted: 11/5/2009
So, over-under on time until one of these things squeezes some little kid too hard? I give it 3 months from first sale to first lawsuit.
By Grill Repels #7, Posted: 11/5/2009
most interesting to me: "cold gas" means not whatever it is they use now, which leaves burns on the face of whoever hits it. Question: will they start using this COLD gas in regular airbags so anyone who slams into an inflated airbag does NOT end up with burns on their faces?
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