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The article discusses the factors that contribute to the survivability of plane crashes, focusing on the recent Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash in South Korea where two flight attendants miraculously survived. Investigators consider factors such as the integrity of the aircraft, safety restraints, G-forces, the environment inside the aircraft, and post-crash conditions like fire or smoke. The survivability of crashes varies, with occupants seated in the rear sometimes having a higher chance of survival, depending on how the aircraft lands. The article also highlights other plane crashes with one or two survivors, emphasizing the role of luck and various circumstances in determining survival. [Extracted from the article]

Ashok Leyland, an Indian automobile company, experienced a 12% increase in total vehicle sales in May 2024 compared to the previous year. The company's domestic sales also saw a 12% rise. Ashok Leyland manufactures a range of commercial vehicles, as well as engines for industrial and marine applications. In other news, Volkswagen India announced that it will offer six airbags across all variants of its Taigun and Virtus models, which have received a 5-star safety rating from GNCAP. Additionally, the commercial vehicle market in India showed positive growth in May, with Tata Motors reporting a 2% increase in total commercial vehicle sales. [Extracted from the article]

Counterfeit air bags are becoming a serious problem in the automotive industry, with at least five incidents in the past year resulting in deaths or serious injuries. The counterfeit air bags are often installed in vehicles during post-crash repairs, making them difficult to track. Federal regulators have been cracking down on the issue, but criminals are finding ways to evade detection. Car companies are warning dealers to be more vigilant, as many knockoffs bear logos and markings that are almost identical to legitimate brands. The recent increase in counterfeit air bags is raising concerns about their illegal entry into the US and their potential use as replacement parts during recall campaigns. The counterfeiters are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, making it harder to detect the fake air bags. The necessary components to make counterfeit air bags are easy to copy, leading to significant profits for counterfeiters. The problem has been on the government's radar for some time, but efforts to clamp down on imitations have been complicated by the pandemic and the surge in online shopping. The counterfeit air bag in one case was traced back to a China-based company called Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology. The issue of counterfeit air bags poses a challenge for the auto industry in alerting customers who may have purchased a car with a counterfeit air bag. [Extracted from the article]

Skye Air, a drone logistics solution provider, has secured $4 million in Series A funding. The funding will be used to expand the company's operations in Gurugram and other cities for healthcare and quick-commerce deliveries. The funding round was supported by various investors, including Mount Judi Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, Venture Catalyst, Windrose Capital, and Tremis Capital, as well as existing investors, family offices, and angels. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has scheduled a public meeting on October 5, 2023 on its move to recall airbag inflaters manufactured by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems after initial findings that it is unsafe and susceptible to rupture. Cited are the rejection by ARC of the findings, the association of the defective part to one death and seven injuries, and the scrutiny facing the agency for its investigations of vehicle defects.

The article discusses that mass-market car manufacturers in India are moving to establish six airbags as the new standard for both cars and sports utility vehicles, driven by evolving market dynamics and shifting consumer preferences.

The article presents the discussion on Hyundai India taking customer safety to possibly the highest level, has standardized 3-point seatbelt and seat belt reminder offering 6-airbags as standard safety feature across several of its SUV and sedan models in India.

The article reports that Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology. It mentions process utilizes microwaves to depolymerize PA66 and directly obtain the monomers hexamethylenediamine (HMD) and adipic acid (ADA). It also mentions waste material of PA66 for airbags and automobile parts are depolymerized.

The article reports on the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rules in India that would require automobile manufacturers be equip cars with six airbags to achieve a four-star or five-star rating.

The article discusses that auto components maker, Uno Minda Ltd has been planning to invest to expand its facility at Neemrana in Rajasthan to meet the growing demand for airbags ahead of mandatory norm of six airbags for passenger cars and sport utility vehicle coming up in October 2023.

The estimated number of vehicles affected by the ARC investigation is similar to the Takata air-bag recall campaign, which began in 2014 and covers more than 70 million air bags used in about 42 million vehicles, the largest in U.S. history. Keywords: gfx-contrib; leder; wsjcorp; wsjinvestigations; Motor Vehicles; Passenger Cars; Motor Vehicle Parts; Automotive; Regulation/Government Policy; Regulatory Bodies EN gfx-contrib leder wsjcorp wsjinvestigations Motor Vehicles Passenger Cars Motor Vehicle Parts Automotive Regulation/Government Policy Regulatory Bodies N.PAG N.PAG 1 05/17/23 20230516 NES 230516 Two people died and eight were injured while the government probed the issue. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that Indian Road transport minister, Nitin Gadkari has informed that the government has been trying to make it mandatory for carmakers to provide at least six airbags in eight seater vehicles from October 2022, for enhanced safety of passengers.

The article informs that Indian government convened a meeting of auto industry stakeholders to discuss the roadmap for the mandatory installation of six airbags in all vehicles carrying up to eight passengers and mentions that sections of the industry have opposed implementing the standard.

The article offers information on the views of Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), an Indian automobile manufacturer on the Government of India's proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger vehicles.

The article offers information on the work and life of award winning District of Columbia (D.C.) doctor Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, board certified in pediatric and obesity medicine has gained trust and respect from residents that other physicians often find elusive. It discusses that she returned to D.C. to attend the Howard University College of Medicine; and mentions that she engages in community advocacy through medical missions and health fairs throughout the Caribbean.

The article reports that Toyoda Gosei is to add production capacity at its subsidiary in Brazil (GDBR) Industria e Comercio de Componentes Quimicos e de Borracha Ltda in order to keep pace with the growing sales of airbags and other safety systems in South America. It mentions Toyoda Gosei will expand GDBR plant building and install airbag and steering wheel production equipment to raise production capacity. It also mentions company is seeking to improve productivity by optimizing the layout.

Russia's Hobbled Auto Industry Struggles to Reboot The business is shaping up to be an early test case for the Russian economy and sanctions make it more difficult to find parts; "a brutal car" Where Are the Air Bags?. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the statement from Indian transport minister that India will require all passenger cars to have a minimum of six airbags from October 1, 2023, a year later than originally planned.

The article discusses that Indian Supreme Court stated that failure of car manufacturer to provide airbag system should be subject to punitive damages.

The article discusses the India's plan to make six airbags mandatory in passenger vehicles will make cars more expensive and drive out a chunk of potential buyers.

The article discusses that India's carmaker, Maruti Suzuki has been recalling 17,362 units of its six models, Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno and Grand Vitara, to rectify a possible defect in airbag controller according to a regulatory filing by the company.

An industry report of the automobile industry in India is presented from publisher Barnes Reports, with topics including the launch of anti-dumping investigations by the U.S. into a certain category of tires imported from India and Sri Lanka, the replacement of faulty airbag inflators by the Indian arm of Japanese carmaker Honda, and the launch of Ducati 959 Panigale by superbike maker Ducati in India in 2016.

The article discusses that Indian union minister, Nitin Gadkari talks about small or entry-level cars that are mostly purchased by lower middle-class people also need to have adequate number of airbags for protection.

Reports that the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has mandated the exclusive use of the HANS head-and-neck restraint system.

The article reports on an announcement by Kia Motors Corp. to recall 44,174 units of Carens, its latest model in order to check for and correct any potential software errors related to air bag control module.

The article reports on the decision by the Indian government to postpone a proposal to make six airbags mandatory in cars by one year to October 1, 2023.

The article reports on the statement by the International Road Federation (IRF) that the six airbags in passenger vehicles should be made mandatory once 85 percent of the people start wearing rear seat belts.

The article discusses that Indian airbag industry has primed for a boost as fresh capacity comes on stream to meet the demand that will be created by the six-airbags-per car rule, set to be implemented.

Reports that the 2004 Toyota RAV4 sport-utility vehicle got the highest ratings on both front and side crash tests performed by the insurance industry, but only when tested with optional side air bags. Statement from Adrian Lund, chief operating officer of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, expressing his hope that the results would encourage Toyota Motor Corp. and other manufacturers to make head-protecting side air bags standard; Structural improvements made by Toyota to the front of the RAV4.

Describes some automobile safety appliances to prevent injury during a traffic accident. Dual-stage air bags; Impact sensors; Seat belt pretensioner.

Examines the designs and positions of air bags in automobiles that are used to reduce injuries and deaths from traffic accidents.

Reports that safety regulations are driving the rise in the number of airbags in automobiles in the United States. Side-impact collisions; Configurations of side-impact air bags; Head protection.

The article offers information on how increasing focus of the Central Government on increasing the safety levels of passenger vehicles sold in India has changed the dynamics of the automobile industry in India.

The article reports that Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the government will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to eight passengers.

The article reports that Automaker Chevrolet India has replaced faulty Takata airbags in Cruze units in the country while appealing to leftover customers to get their vehicles inspected earlier, and General Motors, is inspecting and replacing faulty airbags in Cruze sedan units.

The article discusses that India's road transport ministry has been pushing ahead with its decision to require all passenger cars to have six airbags, despite resistance from some carmakers.

The article informs that Elkem has completed and opened a new production workshop in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). It mentions that an increased sales of hybrids and EV's represent a substantial growth opportunity for Elkem, particularly within silicones; and silicones contribute to safer, more reliable and more comfortable cars, as a key component in airbags, cables, hoses and tires.

The article reports that textile firm Toyobo Co. Ltd. has planned to set joint venture firm to produce yarns for airbags for automobile with fabric firm Indorama Polyester Industries PCL (IPL). Topics discussed include plant on the IPI factory site to be built by the firm in Rayong Province, Thailand, growth of airbag market and airbag yarn maker PHP Fibers GmbH (PHP) acquired by Toyobo.

The article presents the comment Indian road transport ministry that it will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to 8 passengers for enhanced safety of occupants from October 2021.

The article offers information that road transport ministry has informed that it will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to eight passengers for enhanced safety of occupants from October, 2022.

The article reports that Indian car buyers want safer vehicles, a major shift in customer behavior when fuel efficiency and features of a car took precedence over safety features like airbags, antilock braking system.

The article highlights the views of carmaker Maruti Suzuki chairman R.C. Bhargava on introducing safety features such as air bags and anti-lock braking system on new cars have made them costlier and out of the reach of the two-wheeler rider.

The article reports that Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, has requested automobile manufacturers to offer at least six airbags on vehicles in India for passenger safety.

The article reports that the Indian road transport ministry has deferred by four months till December 31, 2021 the mandatory installation of dual airbags for front seats in the existing car models, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions that only the driver's seat airbag is mandatory for existing models of cars.