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or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially
: such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision
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For the Cross Turismo, buyers will get an active bonnet system (which protects pedestrians), full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags, roll-over detection and other features.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Within the next few years, however, fleets across the country will upgrade to an almost entirely electric fleet, complete with airbags, 360-degree cameras, blind spot detection, anti-lock brakes, collision sensors, as well as (finally) the addition of A/C.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
Older vehicles put their occupants at higher risk since the age of the airbag is one of the contributing factors.
—Matthew Dolan, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
In March, Stellantis also recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture, spraying metal fragments around the cabin.
—CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Within the next few years, however, fleets across the country will upgrade to an almost entirely electric fleet, complete with airbags, 360-degree cameras, blind spot detection, anti-lock brakes, collision sensors, as well as (finally) the addition of A/C.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
Older vehicles put their occupants at higher risk since the age of the airbag is one of the contributing factors.
—Matthew Dolan, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
In March, Stellantis also recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture, spraying metal fragments around the cabin.
—CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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