Volvo V40 Pedestrian Airbag: A Matchless Technology

Volvo V40 Pedestrian Airbag: A Matchless Technology

Kuala Lumpur: With the increasing population, there is a relative increment in the number of accidents. So, considering the factors including comfort and other related aspects that determine the consumer buying pattern, the automakers are putting in more dedication and efforts to conduct in-depth research in order to come up with new technologies to create much more safer rides for the driver and passengers. This is quite a known fact, however on the contrast, we are going to reveal something out of the box, a technology that is meant to rescue the pedestrians. Yes! You heard it right, Volvo V40 came up with an outstanding and unique concept that is officially termed as Volvo V40 Pedestrian Airbag.

Volvo V40 Pedestrian Air Bag Pic

A spark of an idea can create such a strong impact in the market, and leaves no one untouched, be it for the competitors or the end-consumers. Considering this technology in viewpoint, the V40 Pedestrian Airbag has been created to rescue the pedestrians in sight. To understand this further, let us take you to a virtual tour of how this works in actuality.

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Volvo Pedestrian Airbag Technology Sketch

The Detailed Functioning Description:

The Volvo Pedestrian Airbag is conceptualized and designed to save the pedestrian at the instances where there could be an impact on the front exterior portion of the Volvo V40 car, where it is more practical for the day to day driving experience in which the travelers encounter various pedestrians in their way. In the case of an accident the pedestrian faces severe injuries that could be fatal in nature, and with regard to this situation the automakers at Volvo conducted a technical in-depth research that involved computer-aided engineering.

Pedestrian Airbag Testing Snap

Pedestrian Airbag Testing Still

Under this unique and matchless technology of the pedestrian airbags, the exterior front portion of the car is considered hard, so in order to absorb the hard impact of the accident the Volvo V40 Airbag creates an inclined cushioning on the bonnet to make it relatively softer also securing the pedestrian from striking with the hard elements present inside it like the engine. Additionally, it also envelopes the area of A-Pillars and Windshield, to utilize this feature the car possesses sensors on the edge of the bumper that are smart at detecting the human leg form. This entire system has been made exclusively for Volvo V40 model, it has been very well tested on the grounds of varied types of impact on the environment, weather, road situations, etc. With consistent check on its performance testing.

Volvo Pedestrian AirBag Sensors Front

Before concluding this article, it is important to note that Volvo Brand is considered to produce one of the safest cars in the world. That surely makes it stand apart among the fleet of other competitive brands in the industry, and unquestionably on the priority list of the end-consumers when it comes to the choice in the buying. It is an exceptional thinking that shows strong gestures of generosity and humanity towards the pedestrians, which if applies all over the world can save many innocent lives.

Priyanka Agarwal

Priyanka Agarwal

A School & College star performer who always had a flair for writing. With an M.B.A. Degree in Media & Entertainment (Specialization: Films & Broadcast) from Mr. Subash Ghai's premiere institute Whistling Woods International, Mumbai. Exposed to all facets of the entertainment world through more than 4 years of experience. Having worked in Feature Films, Commercial Advertisements, Music Videos, Short Films, Television, etc. Attained the knowledge in versatile fields of Production, Art Direction, Casting, Celebrity Management, Voice Over, Creative Writing & Direction, etc. Made her a creative & experienced professional. Her last job at Sony (Optimystix) Crime Patrol as an Assistant Creative Director was quite interesting as well as challenging senior designation. Yet she pushed the limits and proved her self by her dedication and hard work. Among the bucket list, It was her childhood crafted dream to be a Writer. She thought of blending her talent and taking a plunge into writing with a mix of her fascination for Cars & Bikes. And joined Car Bay in the Marketing/Content department recently to make a place for herself in IT industry.

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