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Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it
The EX60 senses a passenger’s size and weight, determining how much force to use.
TL;DR
- The Volvo EX60 is built on the new SPA3 platform designed exclusively for electric vehicles.
- The vehicle offers up to 400 miles of range and fast-charging capabilities.
- A key innovation is Volvo's new multi-adaptive safety belt, which adjusts restraint forces based on occupant size and crash type.
- The system uses the HuginCore central computer, processing over 250 trillion operations per second, to analyze data from sensors and react in milliseconds.
- Load-limiting profiles have increased from three to eleven, allowing for more nuanced force application during a crash.
- Volvo emphasizes that the goal is equal safety for all occupants, regardless of their physical characteristics.
- Future improvements to the HuginCore system will be delivered via over-the-air updates.