Chronicling Volvo?s Safety Record
Volvo has always been known as the automaker producing the safest cars in the world. The motto of the car, "Volvo for life" is attributed to the reliability and safety of their cars. Volvo company symbol, (which could well represent the male symbol, the symbol of Mars or the metal in relation to the planet Mars, iron, in fact, the same symbol) actually refers to iron ore, and mean Rolling force. "
Thanks to Wikipedia, here is a chronological list of safety features Volvo has implemented and continues to apply in recent years in their cars:
• 1944 Safety cage
• Laminated windscreen 1944
• 1959 three-point belts in the front
• 1960 padded dashboard
• 1964 Prototype of the first rear facing child safety seat
• 1968 on the front headrests
• 1969 three-point inertia seat belt reel in the front
• 1970 Establishment of the Accident Investigation Team Volvo
• 1972 three-point belts in the rear
• 1972 the back seat facing the child and child-proof locks on the rear
• 1973 collapsible steering column
• 1974 bumper energy absorbers
• 1974 Fuel tank located ahead of rear axle
• 1978 car seat
• 1982 Anti-submarining protection in front and rear seats
• 1982 Wide door mirrors
• 1984 Anti-lock Braking System
• 1986 high-level brake light
• 1986 Three-point belt safety in the rear center seat
• 1987 Driver Airbag
• 1990 Integrated child booster seat
• 1991 SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
• 1991 the automatic height adjustment for front safety belts
• 1993 three-point inertia seat belts standard on all reel seats
• 1994 Side Airbags
• 1997 Rollover Protection System (convertible models)
• 1998 WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) "rests" the seat on impact to protect the spine and neck
• 1998 inflatable curtain
• 2000 Volvo Cars Safety Center in Gothenburg
• 2000 ISOFIX system connection for all child seats
• 2000 dual-stage airbag inflation
• 2001 Volvo Safety Concept Car
• 2002 Extended System ROPS
• 2002 Development of the virtual pregnant crash test dummy
• 2002 Roll Stability Control
• 2003 IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System) not delay critical messages and / or warnings
• 2003 seat belt reminders rear
• 2003 New, patented Front End structure reduces collision forces
• 2003 Volvo Traffic Accident Research Team in Bangkok
• 2003 of four different grades of high strength steel used in building the body of the S40 model
• 2003 Reinforced & B dimentionalized pillars to reduce side effects of larger vehicles like SUVs
• 2004 water repellent glass
• 2005 Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain (convertible model - C70)
• 2006 BLIS (Blindspot Information System) warns of other vehicles in the car's blind spot
• 2006 CWBS (collision warning with brake assist) anticipates a collision, it warns the driver and primes the brakes
• 2006 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) maintains a set distance from car in front
• 2006 CAP (Park Assist Camera)
Be the first safety car, which Volvo is next to make our driving experience worry free? What innovations can we expect from the quality of Volvo parts? Perhaps a new anti-whiplash system in your car system security, much as Johnson Controls?
In 2007 North American International Auto Show held recently in Detroit, Johnson Controls, one based in Detroit Auto supplier announced its "platinum rear impact solution" - a high-security technology that aims to help reduce injuries related to whiplash.
A U.S. requirement new figure enter into force on 1 September 2008 against stricter regulations whiplash. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, neck strains and sprains are the most serious injuries recorded in 30-40 percent of auto insurance claims. Such injuries reportedly cost at least $ 7 billion a year in the United States.
Britax Boulevard CS Click & Safe Convertible Car Seat, Davenport
- Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
- Click and safe harness adjuster "clicks" when the harness straps are snug as an audible aide to help determine when the harness is snugly secure
- True side impact protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion
- Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to rethread the straps
- Tangle-free, five-point harness with multiple harness heights for a snug and secure fit
Product Description
Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat If you like the Boulevard Covertible Car Seat, you will fall in love with the Boulevard CS! This convertible car seat has an added feature; the click & safe harness adjuster. The adjuster actually clicks when the harness straps are snug, as an audible aide to help determine when the harness is snugly secure. The quick-adjust headrest and harness allows for repositioning of the head support and harness height effortlessly with... More >>
Britax Boulevard CS Click & Safe Convertible Car Seat, Davenport
Safety 1st Aerolite Travel System, Orion
- Includes baby onboard 35 infant car seat
- Ultra-compact, 1-hand fold n' stand
- Child snack tray with cup holder and slideguard protection
- Parent organizer tray with 2 cup holders and open storage pocket
- Stroller holds child up to 50 pounds
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Safety 1st AeroLite Travel SystemThe Safety 1st AeroLite Travel System features the onBoard 35 Infant Car Seat that can hold a child rear-facing from 5-35 lbs!. There is an extra 17% leg room in the car seat, 5 point harness with up-front adjustment, and infant head support. This car seat features 4 harness heights and 3 buckle positions to fit your growing baby. The car seat is also equipped with side impact protection. The ultra compact 1-hand fold 'n stand stroll... More >>
Sunshine Kids Radian65 SL Convertible Car Seat, Champagne
- Rear-facing: 5 - 40 pounds; Forward-facing: 20 - 65 (53") pounds in a 5 point harness
- Steel frame folds flat for travel and storage and rubber bottom grips for no-slip installation
- SuperLATCH installation up to 65 pounds no seat belt required with SafeStop energy absorbing harness system
- Fits 3-across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space
- Energy absorbing EPS foam panels and reinforced sides for side impact protection; sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding
Product Description
Sunshine Kids Radian65SL is a convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5-40 lbs and forward-facing children up to 65 lbs in a 5-point harness. Its steel alloy frame and SuperLATCH system are NCAP crash tested, making it the first car seat to allow lower anchor installation up to 65 lbs - no seat belt required. Sunshine Kids Radian65SL features reinforced sides and protective EPS foam panels for side impact protection and SafeStop®, an energy absorbing harness ... More >>
Chicco KeyFit Strada Multi-Position Booster Seat – Pearl
- Manufacturer Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
- Features: Converts to Backless Booster, Flip-Down Cupholder, Armrests, Adjustable Harness
- Material: Polyester
- Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Damp Cloth
- Minimum Weight Supported: 37.0 Lb.
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 100.0 Lb.
- Safety and Security Features: 3-Point Harness
- Dimensions: Height: 35.0 "; Width: 17.0 "; Depth: 15.0 "
- Product Weight: 14.0 Lb.
Product Description
Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster - Pearl Features:-Micro-vented upholstery for breathable comfort -More energy-absorbing EPS foam for maximum side-impact protection -Adjustable, clip-on cup holder -Headrest and side wings adjust UP and OUT -For children 4-10 yrs, 38"-57" tall, and 33-100 lbs -Converts to backless booster for children from 40-100 lbsThe Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster has triple zone side-impact protection. Headrest and side wings adjust UP and OUT for maxi... More >>
Britax Advocate CS Click & Safe Convertible Car Seat, Moonstone
- Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
- Side impact cushion technology reduces side impact crash energy by 50%, by diverting crash forces away from the child
- True side impact protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and minimizes side to side head movement
- Click and safe harness adjuster "clicks" when the harness straps are snug as an audible aide to help determine when the harness is snugly secure
- Quick adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to rethread the straps
Product Description
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Britax Advocate CS Click & Safe Convertible Car Seat, Moonstone
Britax Frontier Booster Car Seat, Pink Sky
- Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces
- Highest five-point harness seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds
- Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to re-thread the straps
- Tangle-free, five-point harness with eight harness heights and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit
- Premium push-button LATCH connectors ensure a quick, simple and tight installation
Product Description
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Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Infant Car Seat, Paloma
- Side impact protection (SIP) includes an exclusive Confort-Dry pad for the seat and safety-padded wings to protect baby's head
- Designed to accommodate babies up to 22 pounds or up to 30 inches
- 5-point restraint belt system with one-hand adjustment
- Adjustable base installs in car with LATCH system or seat belts
- Indicator level shows correct installation angle
Product Description
The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio premium car seat exceeds the most stringent Side Impact Protection safety test in the world and attaches easily to all of Peg Perego s strollers... More >>







