Crash test dummies getting fatter to match American drivers
Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 15:00
in Mathematics & Economics
A U.S. company that manufactures crash test dummies has developed a new, bigger, model to better represent the third of Americans who are considered obese. The new model mimics a 270-pound driver, about 100 pounds heavier than the old one. The company says this will help make cars safer.