New developments in pedestrian and bicyclist safety are top of mind for airbag designers and vehicle makers today. Now, concerns for those outside the vehicle are proving just as important as those riding inside cars. Car makers like Toyota and Ford, working together with Autoliv and Bosch (among others) have designed and begun testing airbags to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.
Automakers are literally thinking outside the box to keep vehicle related injuries down and help reduce the costs of accident claims.
"The system, designed by Autoliv Inc, uses an airbag mounted in the A-Pillar ...