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Fender Bender Ender

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September 6, 2011 11:14:07 AM
September 6, 2011 11:46:02 PM

I really doubt an airbag could be strong enough to support this.

Also, if the airbag WAS strong enough, then you would STILL get crush damage in all but the slowest of crashes unless the car bumpers were beefed up in the entire area of the airbag.
September 7, 2011 12:10:21 AM

It would prevent minor bumper mashing.
September 7, 2011 6:49:10 AM

I don't think it is aimed at preventing damage in case of major accidents any way, however, minor bumps etc. as kaj pointed out will at least not damage anything :) 

September 7, 2011 7:09:44 AM

If both car detects imminent collision and they both generates a strong magnetic field of the same pole, that will be a different story.
September 7, 2011 7:54:50 AM

a tow bar makes people behind pay more attention.

fords new infotainmet system can provide sports results, why... when you are in the drivers seat you are driving, period.
September 7, 2011 9:13:21 AM

@Pyree
Even then Newton's 3rd Law of physics will come into play, i.e. Every Action has an Equal and Opposite Reaction.
September 9, 2011 11:55:37 PM

This may work, however, whats cheaper, a bumper or a really expensive airbag?
September 19, 2011 10:39:53 PM

Exactly. Air bags are a use-once item. Replacement costs would exceed the cost of repair for a "minor bump".

Besides, what happens of a kid runs his bike into one of those? The bag may cause more harm then good.

Instead, how about bumpers that arnt crumple zones and made of steal like the 80's! Oh ya.

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