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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1981

Page

10

VW Passive Restraint System Shown by VW in 400000 Cars

VW has produced 400 000 cars with passive restraint systems and cites a fatality rate of 0.78 per 100 million miles for the VW Rabbit versus 2.4 for the national average. The system uses a knee bolster and automatically positions a torso belt, with an 80 percent usage rate.

Dan Jedlicka Chicago Sun-Times Washington Volkswagen Toyota Cressida

VW passive restraint system gains U.S. attention in 1980s rollout

VW notes its passive restraint system evolved from air bag work and aims to be economical compared with air bags. Of 400000 VWs built with the system, 370000 targeted North America, mainly Rabbits, with it standard on Jetta and Rabbit LS and a 50 dollar option for Rabbit S. Government mandates may limit availability in base Rabbit.

Cressida Kennebeck United States North American Joe Kennebeck Volkwagen America Washington

TMI safety gear fitted as teams prep core removal

Harrisburg AP report says seven 16 member teams inside the Three Mile Island containment building attach safety gear to a crane set for years ahead. Entry teams perform maintenance and document equipment as the polar crane, with 500 ton capacity, will lift the reactor head, core support barrel and damaged fuel assemblies in a cleanup not due until 1985.

Harrisburg Three Mile Island U.S John Fidler Page Fidler

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