STOCKHOLM and MILAN, Nov. 4, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE:
ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is
looking beyond the car and developing a series of products to
significantly improve motorcycle safety. The concepts include the
world's first motorcycle helmet with an integrated airbag for
enhanced head protection in collaboration with AIROH, airbags for
protective clothing, and a motorcycle airbag. The innovations will
be presented at the EICMA trade fair in Milan, Italy on November 8-13, 2022.
A uniquely holistic approach to motorcycle safety Instead
of focusing on one specific safety product, Autoliv Research has
identified the types of severe injuries that are most frequently
sustained by motorcycle riders. The injury mechanisms were then
reproduced in virtual and physical testing. Based on insights
derived from the tests, two sets of new safety solutions were
developed: on-vehicle- and on-rider safety solutions. "To
substantially reduce the number of motorcycle rider injuries and
fatalities, we need to take a holistic approach where we
investigate several combined countermeasures. We have always
developed our products based on real world data to ensure the
benefit for the end user. We intend to use the same approach to
other mobility modes, like motorcycle riders, to save more lives",
said Mikael Bratt, President, and
CEO of Autoliv.
On-rider safety solutions
Together with Italian helmet
manufacturer AIROH, Autoliv has studied and developed a concept of
a motorcycle helmet with an integrated airbag. Autoliv's testing
shows that the peak linear head acceleration and head injury risk
in an impact can be significantly reduced by utilizing airbag
technology. In addition, Autoliv is focused on improving chest and
shoulder protection for motorcycle riders, primarily to protect a
rider that is ejected from a motorcycle. Consequently, Autoliv is
developing inflators and airbags for high-quality protective
clothing such as rider jackets.
"We have always focused on the safety of those who wear our
helmets, which has impacted the development of the world's first
motorcycle helmet with an integrated airbag. The early discussions
we had with Autoliv convinced us of the feasibility of such an
ambitious concept that could revolutionize the safety of millions
of motorcycle riders", said Antonio
Locatelli, CEO, and founder of AIROH.
On-vehicle safety solutions
Extensive virtual simulations
and crash tests have shown that an airbag in a frontal collision
can reduce injury risk to head, neck, and chest. Autoliv has
developed an airbag mounted on the vehicle frame which is deployed
in milliseconds during a crash. Autoliv's portfolio of new safety
systems for motorcycle riders will be displayed at the EICMA trade
fair, which is taking place November 8-13,
2022, in Milan, Italy.
Read more:
https://campaign.autoliv.com/eicma-2022
Inquiries:
Media: Gabriella Ekelund, Tel +46
(70) 612 64 24
Investors & Analysts: Anders
Trapp, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 71
Investors & Analysts: Henrik
Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 14
The following files are available for download:
https://mb.cision.com/Main/751/3661139/1648301.pdf
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