Japan Develops Shock-Absorbing Electric Car Covered in Airbags

Well now...there you are. I was beginning to worry. Nah...I knew you'd be here for a great mug of coffee and a virtual treat. Say...your car has airbags, right? Well here's a different way to think about airbags. I knew you'd want to know about this...

Hiroshima University-affiliated startup business Humanix has recently revealed a three-wheel electric vehicle, called iSAVE YOU, which is covered in covered with an airbag-like cushion material that springs back to its original form after absorbing impacts.

You hear that, auto-makers around the world? You’re doing it wrong, airbags go on the OUTSIDE of the not the inside! At least according to Japanese company Humanix, whose golf-cart-like vehicle, iSAVE YOU, is covered in airbags.

Researchers from the University of Hiroshima formed the venture company to sell their innovative creation for 790,000 yen ($9,740 USD). Professor Tsutomu, president of Humanix, told Japanese magazine Sponichi Annex that “the car will be perfect for our rapidly aging society and that there are already many requests for it from the elderly and disabled.” Especially aging golfers!

The cushions covering the vehicle are made of a tent fabric and sponge, and will absorb shock waves in case of an impact, protecting both the passengers and pedestrians. The iSAVE YOU can run up to 30 km on a single charge and and can be recharged from any regular household electrical outlet.

For some reason my evil mind conjures up a highway Bumper Cars game! And for you aging golfers, how about Bumper Car golf? Fore!

See ya, eh!

Bob