Autoliv Inc has developed a Stereo Vision Sensing (SVS) system that will make driving safer and more comfortable. The new Autoliv system will help vehicle manufacturers meet the new test criteria that EuroNCAP recently announced to promote Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Departure Assists and Pedestrian Protection. Autoliv’s new active safety system can also be used for four additional applications.

Autoliv Inc has developed a completely new concept for inflating airbags that is more environmentally friendly and more cost efficient than traditional inflator technologies. In addition, it reduces the inflator's weight by 20% compared to most inflators for the intended application.

Autoliv Inc announced that it has been selected as a partner to participate in the second phase of the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) research program co-sponsored by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS), representing many of the leading automakers.

At the Frankfurt Auto Show, Autoliv Inc announced that it is seeing high interest for its Pyrotechnic Safety Switch (PSS) from numerous OEMs for their electric vehicle models as well as for gasoline-powered cars and trucks.