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Mercedes-Benz unveils new safety technologies

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | June 16, 2009 | In mercedes-benz miscellaneous videos

Mercedes-Benz the brand has always been synonymous with safety. The company is in fact responsible for many safety breakthroughs including front and rear crumple zones, anti-lock braking (ABS) and traction control. Within this context, the S400 Hybrid called the Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESF in German), a rolling demonstrator of the company's safety technology, is right at home.

The novel technologies being shown in this demo car include the braking bag, a panel that juts out underneath the car in the case of emergency stops and reduces speed through the creation of additional drag. The system also prevents the car from excessive diving under heavy braking, called 'submarining', a dangerous occurrence that is most vividly illustrated when a car dives underneath the back end of a semi-truck trailer that stops too rapidly.

[Source: WorldCarFans via YouTube]

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