The first to receive this feature will be the Luxeed V9 minivan, which will be released in 2026. The airbags in the seats will work together with the classic ones, almost completely enveloping the head and part of the body, which should minimise the risk of injury

Scientists from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo developed a new type of plastic that fully dissolves in seawater, leaving no microplastics or toxins. It is made from sodium hexametaphosphate, a common food additive, and guanidinium ions. The material has the strength of regular plastic but breaks down into natural components when exposed to saltwater. Those components can be reused by