Autoliv Introduces new Light-pack Anti-sliding Airbag

Autoliv, a  global automotive safety systems supplier, has developed a new anti-sliding airbag that it says is 60 percent lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag in order to help vehicle manufacturers meet the more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements by reducing weight. In a crash the airbag, which is installed in the seat cushion, raises the front end of the cushion to prevent the occupant from sliding under the seatbelt. This reduces the risk for knee injuries and provides a softer deceleration of the occupant since the crash energy can be absorbed more evenly by the frontal airbag when the occupant remains in an upright position. The new airbag will be introduced in the new two-door version of the 2009 Renault Megane that will be launched at the upcoming Paris Auto Show. This vehicle will have anti-sliding airbags for both front-seat positions.