Technology
Cyrus Dhabhar
Aug 9, 2017, 6:40 PM
Following on the lines of Volvo's development of an external airbag, Mercedes-Benz have patented a new A-pillar mounted external airbag setup that will help reduce the injury of the accident victims by reducing the impact between the pedestrian and the windshield.
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