Air bags were invented in 1951 and tested over the following 20 years.
In November, 1973, the air bag was marketed as optional by GM for "several 1974 model full-size cars made by the Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile divisions. This system was known as the Air Cushion Restraint System". This low volume production item was later abandoned.
In 1980, Mercedes Benz reintroduced the air bag on its high end S-Class vehicle as an optional supplemental restraint system, in addition to seatbelts.
In 1987, Porsche was the first car to have both driver and passenger air bags as standard equipment.
In 1984, the US required manufaturers to implement air bags in cars produced after April 1, 1989. The NHTSA mandated dual front air bags in 1998.
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The first year for Catalytic converters was 1975They were first required on all cars in 1975.
they never really put computers in cars but started putting cars in computers the first chance they got so think smart and not dumb!.......... they do put computers in cars what do you think controls your abs moduel, air bag moduel, and cruse control?
by arround the year 2030 will be the year cars start flying
Airbags became a requirement for all new passenger vehicles in the United States starting with the 1999 model year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated that all cars and light trucks must be equipped with driver-side airbags, with passenger-side airbags becoming mandatory in 2000. Over the years, regulations have expanded to include additional safety features and requirements for various vehicle types.
Airbags began to become standard in vehicles in the mid-1990s. The U.S. government mandated that all passenger cars sold in the country be equipped with airbags for both the driver and front-seat passenger starting with the 1998 model year. This regulation aimed to enhance safety and reduce fatalities in car accidents. Since then, airbags have become a common feature in modern vehicles.
In 2009, it was possible to turn off a Honda airbag.
No. There are federal regulations mandating that cars sold/traded in the US past a certain year must have seat belts and airbags. If you were sold a car(1993ish or higher) and it doesn't have an airbag then chances are the vehicle was totaled and repaired. If the car was built before airbags were required by law, then the car can be sold without airbags.
The number of airbags in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle can vary based on the model and year. Generally, most modern Mercedes-Benz cars are equipped with at least six airbags, including front, side, and curtain airbags. Higher-end models may feature additional airbags for enhanced safety. For specific details, it's best to consult the manufacturer's specifications for a particular model.
GM introduced the first cars with Air Bags in 1973.GM introduced the first cars with Air Bags in 1973.
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Airbags were first introduced in the 1970s, with some of the earliest production vehicles featuring them appearing in 1973. The first widespread use of airbags in passenger vehicles occurred in the 1980s, particularly with models like the 1984 Chrysler Imperial, which offered them as an option. By the 1990s, airbags became standard equipment in many cars, significantly enhancing vehicle safety.