Vehicle safety has been a central concern for industry, policy makers and consumers since the birth of the automobile. With the advancement of science and technology, many safety facilities previously only appeared in passenger cars, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and airbags, are now beginning to be paid attention to in commercial vehicles.
Faced with this change, we can't help but wonder: "Do trucks really need airbags?"
● Europe and the United States have become optional domestic began to be valued
There is currently no legal requirement for trucks to have airbags, but Oems will still consider other safety measures, such as strengthening the body structure, equipped with seat belts, etc., to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. In the truck industry, safety issues have always been a concern, and relevant departments and experts are constantly researching and promoting the improvement of relevant safety standards.
An airbag is a passive safety protection system designed to reduce the risk of head injury in a vehicle crash. In small cars, the role of airbags is particularly prominent, so most passenger cars are already equipped with this system. In freight vehicles, some light trucks have also begun to apply airbags.
However, although the construction and use of trucks are very different from that of passenger cars, the risks they face when driving on the road are not different. The accident rate in the commercial vehicle industry is comparable to that of passenger cars, and due to the large mass and high speed of trucks, the injury in the event of a collision can be greater.
The application of airbags in trucks is particularly important as a device that has been proven to significantly reduce injuries in car crashes. In fact, some advanced truck manufacturers have begun to install airbags on heavy trucks. Studies have also shown that airbags can significantly improve truck drivers' survival in accidents.
● Direction, perhaps, but not overnight
But on the road to promoting truck airbags, we also need to face some challenges.
The installation of airbags in trucks may indeed become standard equipment in the future, but it will not be an overnight process.
We need a step-by-step strategy that includes the necessary technical research, experimental validation, policy advocacy, and adequate market education to ensure this transition takes place. Overall, the widespread adoption of truck airbags will open the door to future safety and sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.
Next, let's take a deeper look at the specific implementation strategies for this problem.
Problem 1: High cost
Although in the initial stage, the installation and maintenance of the airbag may put an additional burden on the user. The cost of installing an airbag system in a passenger car is about thousands or even more than 10,000. In general, the cost of truck airbags is higher relative to passenger cars, mainly because the size and weight of trucks require larger and more powerful airbag systems to provide effective protection.
According to industry estimates, the cost of installing a truck airbag system can range from tens of thousands of yuan, depending on the specifications and configuration of the truck. In addition, the maintenance and replacement costs of the airbag system need to be considered to ensure that it remains in good working condition during its service life.
However, many truck companies and manufacturers are developing solutions to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness and durability of airbags. Through large-scale production, cross-enterprise cooperation and preferential policies introduced by the government, it is believed that this problem will be substantially solved. With the advancement of technology and the increase of market demand, the cost of truck airbags is also expected to gradually decrease.
In addition, it is necessary for Oems to provide more options and widely promote the benefits of airbags, so that consumers understand the importance of airbags to the safety of drivers' lives, and outline a framework in which prevention is better than cure. Users need to see that this additional investment not only improves driver safety in the long term, but also reduces the potential cost of accidents.
Problem 2: Technology development
At the technical level of trucks, the development of airbags is also difficult.
First, the steering wheel Angle of heavy trucks is large, resulting in the airbag can not be fully aligned with the driver's head, thus reducing the protective effect of the driver.
Second, the total weight of loaded and unloaded heavy trucks is very different, and can even reach 2-2.5 times, which leads to a large difference in collision acceleration. Therefore, the program calibration of the airbag control unit is much more difficult than that of the passenger car, which requires accurate measurement and analysis of the collision acceleration under different load conditions, and corresponding adjustment of trigger parameters.
Third, if the calibration of the airbag is not mature, when the vehicle is driving at high speed on a bumpy road, there may be a problem of the airbag exploding by mistake. This requires the manufacturer to ensure the stability and reliability of the airbag system through strict testing and verification to avoid the occurrence of false explosion problems.
Author's summary
Whether trucks need airbags is not a simple yes or no question, but a complex question that requires the joint efforts of the whole society to think and answer from multiple perspectives.
Truck safety concerns go far beyond the simple application of airbags. It requires the common attention and efforts of all sectors of society to think and answer this complex problem from multiple perspectives.
Airbags are just one aspect. Technological innovation, market demand and policy impetus are all important factors in advancing truck safety. At the same time, the participation of all sectors of society, including industry associations, non-governmental organizations and the media, is also crucial. Only by working together can we improve the safety level of the industry.
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