airbag

Wearable airbag belt among inventions at Global Grad Show 2020

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A new wearable airbag belt detects when the wearer has lost their balance and automatically inflates protective bags in just 200 milliseconds.  The Fallsafe airbag, developed by an engineer in Ireland, could protect elderly people from hip injuries by cushioning their impact with the ground when they fall.  It’s one of several innovations on show this week at … Read more

Ford recalls its new award-winning Puma SUV due to driver’s airbag fault

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Ford recalls its award-winning Puma SUV after discovering a fault with the driver’s airbag that can see it come detached from the steering wheel if it goes off in a crash Ford has confirmed deliveries of the £20,500 crossover have been suspended Examples already sold – mostly £22,295 First Edition cars – are to be … Read more