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Whiplash Protection
In addition to Autoliv's whiplash protection system that is already available in the front seats of Volvo and Jaguar vehicles, Autoliv is developing other anti-whiplash systems:
 
 
 
Whiplash Protection for the Aftermarket
Together with Folksam (a Swedish insurance company) and under the supervision of the Swedish road traffic authorities, Autoliv is performing a "real world" test of a new anti-whiplash system for the aftermarket for front-seat occupants.
 
The field test is being conducted on 10,000 vehicles that have been equipped with crash recorders to be able to verify the promising data from the laboratory tests.
 
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The new Autoliv product consists of a metal sheet with tear grooves that is installed between the seat rails and the seat. When the vehicle is hit from behind, the tear grooves absorb the impact by gradually ripping apart. The seat then pivots rearwards in a controlled manner instead of violently pushing the occupant's shoulders and lower neck forward.