VOLT electric bikes have announced that they are thrilled to reveal their new partnership with Swedish company, Hövding. The company is known for its “revolutionary airbag system that is changing perceptions of cycle safety,” says VOLT.
The airbag resembles a collar that is worn around the neck – this makes it ideal for those cyclists who are aren’t too thrilled about hearing a helmet for aesthetic reasons or for those who find it helmets awkward and cumbersome.
The airbag inflated in one tenth of a second as a patented algorithm detects an accident.
“The system is proven to offer eight times more protection than a traditional bike helmet. Users can also choose from a variety of different collar covers, allowing them to maintain their own look and style,” says VOLT.
“Hövding are delivering a solution that uses technology to offer better safety and more freedom with a comfortable and elegant style. This really ties in with the ethos and motivation behind VOLT™ e-bikes. They are a clear and natural choice for us to partner with,” concludes VOLT.
VOLT director, Lyle Metcalfe, tested the inflatable helmet. The video can be found here.
