Autoliv & Piaggio to Develop Scooter & Motorcycle Airbag

Worldwide leader in automotive safety systems Autoliv Inc and leading manufacturers of scooters and motorcycles Piaggio Group are collaborating to develop an airbag for powered two-wheelers, for greater rider safety. A joint development agreement was signed by the two parties for the purpose of developing airbags to provide greater protection for two-wheeler riders and enhance riding pleasure. The airbags will be mounted on the vehicle frame and will deploy in milliseconds.The popularity of powered two-wheelers continues to rise, due to widespread urbanization and urban densification and to the practicality and ease of use of powered two-wheelers. Today scooters and motorcycles are equipped with advanced safety systems, such as ABS (Antilock Braking System) and ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation), and the addition of airbags will be a further step in this direction.Autoliv has developed the initial concepts with advanced simulation tools and conducted full-scale crash tests. Autoliv will now work with the Piaggio Group to develop the product further and potentially commercialize the concept.

Autoliv & Piaggio to Develop Scooter & Motorcycle Airbag

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