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Honda has patented a new type of airbag system for motorcycles, which would rapidly inflate in a crash or fall situation, wrap around the rider’s torso in a great big hug, and detach from the bike to protect the rider when the two are separated.Continu… Continue reading Honda patents crotch-firing, torso-hugging detachable motorcycle airbag
Two companies – France’s CX Air Dynamics and Sweden’s Mo’Cycle – are now selling airbag jeans for motorcycle riders. They sit flat as you ride, but in a crash, they balloon up like Sam Smith at the Brit Awards, protecting your knees, hips and thighs.Co… Continue reading Motorcycle airbag pants are here, and boy do they look funny
Taking inflatable head protection to the next level, French wearable airbag specialist In & Motion is developing a cycling backpack that adds serious coverage. The Stan pack works like other inflatable backpacks, helmets and vests, but it’s aimed to gi… Continue reading Bicycle airbag backpack blows up womb-like head and neck protection
While bike helmets do provide a great deal of protection, it’s certainly still possible to sustain a head injury when wearing one. This fact prompted two Swedish companies to develop a prototype airbag-equipped helmet, which could make a big difference… Continue reading Airbag bike helmet boasts better protection of cyclists’ noggins
Last month Kia Motors announced a large recall due to possibly defective airbag controller units (ACU). The recall spans many models and model years — in the United States alone …read more Continue reading Kia Recalls Cars Over Airbag Controller Assembly Issue
While most bicycle commuting backpacks simply allow cyclists to carry their stuff, EVOC Sports’ newest model offers a little something extra. In the event of an accident, an airbag pops out of it to protect the rider’s upper body.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading EVOC cycling backpack features an auto-deploying airbag
Although a helmet is an essential piece of cycling gear, it doesn’t protect any body parts other than the head. That’s where the Cirrus airbag jacket comes in, as it auto-inflates to protect the back, chest, neck and abdomen.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading Cycling accidents trigger Cirrus airbag cycling jacket to auto-inflate
Engineers are, for the time being, only human. This applies even more so to executives, and all the other people that make up a modern organisation. Naturally, mistakes are made. Some are minor, while others are less so. It’s common knowledge that problems are best dealt with swift and early, …read more
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