Autoliv

With 14 technical centers and 20 crash test tracks worldwide, we conduct safety tests that reflect diverse environments and regional requirements. This global infrastructure allows us to simulate real-world crash scenarios, supporting product development and validation on a broad scale. Through our widespread presence of local facilities, we ensure that safety remains a top priority wherever we operate.

At Autoliv, we manufacture over 150 million seatbelts annually, and testing their retractors was once a manual challenge. With our AI-powered seatbelt retractor audio analysis, known as "The Sound of Safety," we've updated this process. Originating in our Tijuana facility, this global solution listens for sound patterns, automatically identifying noisy components. This innovation not only enhances efficiency but helps us maintain our commitment to high-quality safety solutions.

This past week, we celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 40th anniversary of the Autoliv Research Advisory Board. Since 1984, this group of expert advisors has provided essential insights that shape our research and safety solutions. From biomechanics to autonomous driving, their expertise keeps Autoliv at the forefront of mobility safety. "The meeting with the Autoliv Research Advisory Board is the research highlight of the year. We meet once a year to present and discuss the latest research results, new initiatives, and the reasons behind them. The advisors validate the direction and quality of Autoliv's research," says Cecilia Sunnevång, PhD, Vice President of Research at Autoliv. The photos show a glimpse into our history, with the board from the mid-1990s alongside today's team – representing 40 years of collaboration and a shared commitment to saving more lives.

Instilling good safety habits early is essential for the next generation of responsible road users. Recently, our Japan team hosted a safety awareness event at Tsukuba RC Park, engaging over 80 elementary school children and their families in learning vital road safety behaviors. Through interactive activities with radio-controlled cars, participants explored traffic rules, airbag safety, and the critical role of seatbelts. This initiative is part of our broader strategy to support the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 3.6, which aims to halve global road traffic fatalities and injuries by 2030. By fostering a culture of safety awareness from a young age, we are not only contributing to saving more lives but also striving towards our ambition to save 100,000 lives annually.

At Autoliv, we are committed to investing in our people and are excited to participate in the Silicon Valley Rotational Partner Program, run by our partner Combient. Through this program, we offer our talented employees the chance to immerse themselves in the heart of tech and innovation. Hanna Karlsson, Autoliv’s first participant, has joined the program pilot and will spend three months in the world’s largest tech hub. This initiative highlights our dedication to fostering talent and driving collaboration within the Combient Foundry network, which unites 38 leading Nordic companies to drive digital innovation through cross-industry cooperation and the exploration of new technologies. We hope Hanna enjoys her time in the vibrant environment of Silicon Valley and look forward to the fresh insights she’ll bring back. We wish her the best on this exciting journey!

At Autoliv, we're continuously innovating to make mobility safer for everyone. From pioneering new safety solutions to helping other companies develop safer products, our mission remains clear: Saving More Lives. Hear from Philip Wockatz, our VP of Global Innovation & Managing Director ALS, about how we're tackling today's road safety challenges and shaping a safer future.

We are proud and pleased after the IRCOBI conference in Stockholm last week, where Autoliv served as a gold sponsor, participated in the exhibition, and delivered several presentations. Our contributions demonstrate our commitment to advanced safety solutions.   We offer some special highlights:   Martin Östling was awarded the Gundolf Beier Foundation Award for his publication and presentation on crash characteristics and injury patterns in low-severity, high-exposure frontal crashes involving belted occupants. This recognition highlights the importance of injury prevention at lower crash severities, especially as Euro NCAP plans to introduce a low-severity crash test in 2026.   Another highlight of the conference was the Bertil Aldman Memorial Lecture, delivered by Ola Bostrom, former VP of Research at Autoliv, recognizing his long-standing contributions to automotive safety.   We are also proud to announce that Nils Lübbe has been elected Treasurer of IRCOBI.   We are grateful for the opportunity to lead and contribute to crucial research that shapes the future of safe mobility. We look forward to continuing this journey with our peers from industry and academia.

As part of our commitment to climate action, we've successfully phased out the use of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a greenhouse gas, in our steering wheel production. In 2023, SF6 accounted for 6% of emissions in our operations, making this a significant step forward in our decarbonization efforts and a key milestone towards achieving carbon neutrality in our operations by 2030.

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Fabien Dumont as Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer! With over 25 years at Autoliv, including leading the Engineering team in China, Fabien's deep experience in both Operations and Engineering will be key in driving innovation and supporting our vision of saving more lives. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Jordi Lombarte for his exceptional contributions. We look forward to his continued impact on Autoliv in his new role as Senior Technical Advisor.

We're excited to announce our first domestic Pyro Safety Switches production line in Changzhou, China. This milestone marks a significant step in our mission to enhance safety in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. Our Pyro Safety Switch technology is designed to act in milliseconds, cutting off electric current during abnormal situations to protect both lives and property.   Learn more about how Pyro Safety Switches are shaping the future of vehicle safety. 👇