Well, when I say just like the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, I mean sort of like the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The XC90 doesnt exactly create lift under its own power (excluding hitting a massive jump) like the helicopter does. The Black Hawk in particular is extremely effective at hard landings, with the aircrafts landing gear being designed to adsorb extreme impacts under not-ideal, falling-out-of-the-sky situations. The pilot and passengers seats are also specially designed to minimize the impact force on the individuals spine and organs. Sponsored We actually covered some of this test earlier , but as demonstrated in the clip, the Volvo uses its gyrometer and accelerometer, among other sensors, to detect that its in a ditch even before the two-ton SUV even makes lift-off. The car then braces the occupants for impact by tightening the seat belts automatically, aligning the person in the seat for the optimum impact position. When the Volvo collides back down, the wheels are designed to crush under a certain amount of force, helping to minimize the energy going into the cabin, sort of like a vertical crumple zone. As the vehicle rocks around, various airbags erupt in sync to keep as many body parts where they should be during the commotion. The Volvos seats are also specially designed to reduce the vertical impact force of crashing back down, minimizing injuries to the spine and reducing the reactionary movement of the organs and brain, just like that fancy helicopter tech.
Who would have thought that the gyroscopes found in a mobile phone (they ensure that the picture is always the right way up) could be a major part of such an astonishing device as the self balancing electric scooter. With a range of up to 12 miles before needing a battery recharge together with a top speed of around 7 mph these new battery powered scooters are without a doubt this year’s “must have” gift. Originally only seen being used by celebs and sports stars on social media sites, they are now at a price range that is just about affordable by us mere mortals. They really are a lot of fun !.
To see which one is best, read the full story (including some of the totally unsupported claims made by certain suppliers) and buy a self balancing drifting scooter on 2 wheel hoverboard.
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