airbags
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3,400,000 Times That Tesla Had to Recall a Car Since 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just forced Tesla to recall some 362,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software problem with its “Full Self Driving” feature. Regulators say the feature could lead to crashes. Though a novel reason for an automotive recall, this is far from the first time the electric vehicle giant…
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These Airbag Jeans Could Fashionably Protect Motorcyclists
Strapping on a leather suit can protect you from a nasty case of road rash should you wipe out on a motorcycle, but that’s about it. For more robust protection during a crash, several companies have been developing airbag technology for motorcycles, including a pair of inflatable jeans designed to protect a rider’s legs.
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Here Are Some Weird Facts About Airbags
Who knew there were so many odd things to know about airbags?
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The Explosive Charge Inside An Airbag Is Terrifying
I realise that airbags have saved countless lives since they were introduced in the early ’70s, but that doesn’t make the idea of having a giant pillow explode in your face any less terrifying. Especially after watching the explosive mechanism that fills an airbag in just 0.03 seconds detonate in super slow motion.