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With the rise of electric vehicles, safety technology has had to adapt as well. Airbag systems, historically based on proven principles, now face new challenges due to the unique characteristics of these vehicles. The shift to electric cars brings not only a different powertrain but also a series of innovative components and materials that directly affect the interaction with safety systems.
 
Technical challenges in airbag validation
 
The convergence of traditional technologies with disruptive innovations presents new challenges for airbags in electric vehicles: 

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Validation of airbags in electric vehicles, redefining safety systems 

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Safety without compromise
 
The transition to electric vehicles presents new challenges, but it also offers an opportunity to redefine safety standards. Validating airbag systems in these cars requires a comprehensive approach, combining technical innovation with strict regulatory compliance and a continued commitment to improvement.

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• Impact of new materials: Electric vehicles use lighter materials and advanced composites in their structure, which affects the behavior of airbag systems. While these materials are essential for energy efficiency and weight reduction, they require specific adjustments in testing methods to ensure airbags deploy correctly in the event of a collision.
  
  
• Interaction with electronic components: Modern airbag systems rely on sensors and electronic modules to detect collisions. Integrating advanced electronic systems in electric cars demands a thorough review of the interaction between hardware and software. To avoid failures at decisive moments, cybersecurity and redundancy of these critical systems must also be considered. 
  
  
• Simulation of real-world impact conditions: Electric cars, with their unique features, require more detailed crash simulations. Replicating extreme conditions and variations in airbag behavior is crucial for validating its effectiveness and ensuring systems respond adequately in all possible scenarios.
  

• Specific evaluations for electric vehicles: Testing protocols must be adapted to consider the particularities of electric vehicles. This involves evaluating new variables and ensuring airbag systems are equally effective in these cars.
  
  
• Homogeneity in airbag system quality: Alignment with global standards ensures that all vehicles, regardless of origin, offer homogeneous safety system performance. This is crucial for both regulators and consumers, who expect consistent quality in products from different manufacturers.
  

Regulations evolve to adapt to electric vehicles
 
Compliance with international regulations is vital to ensure the safety of electric vehicles. Current standards are evolving to address the needs of this new generation of cars: