Autoliv

At Autoliv, we’re committed to continuously advancing both safety and sustainability. With the innovations introduced in the Bernoulli™ Airbag, we foresee significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its production process. The main advantages are the weight savings and the possibility to move faster to materials with a lower CO2e emission factor. By incorporating more sustainable materials, such as PET for the cushion, we aim to lower the overall carbon footprint of the airbag. Our current estimates project a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, with even greater savings in the long term by increasing material circularity. This is a step to move mobility safety closer to a safer and more environmentally responsible future.

At Autoliv, we're applying our AI-powered Computer Vision technology to over 70 use cases across various fields, including logistics, safety, productivity, and maintenance. As we venture into the next-generation cameras and algorithms, our focus is on practical solutions that enhance both internal operations and external platforms. By improving processes and outcomes, we help support safer and more efficient workplaces.

Today Autoliv released the financial report for the third quarter: https://bit.ly/40aHriy. Despite challenges in the automotive industry with declining production of cars globally, we maintained solid sales and earnings during the quarter. This highlights the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in the constantly changing environment in which we operate. Many thanks to all our colleagues for the valuable efforts and contributions to our vision of saving more lives.

At the end of September, the Autoliv Tech Show 2024 was held at Hyundai Motor India Engineering (HMIE), where we showcased our latest innovations in passive safety solutions. As a major tech center for Hyundai Kia, HMIE had the opportunity to experience our cutting-edge technologies firsthand, including high-efficiency airbags, rollover curtain airbags, and trumpet airbags. Our adaptive safety seatbelts and advanced steering wheel were also featured, demonstrating their ability to enhance occupant safety and comfort. This event not only highlighted Autoliv's technical expertise and innovations but also strengthened our collaboration with HMIE, reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing automotive safety.

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.