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The new Volvo S90 has a moose detection system, naturally
There are a lot of moose in Sweden. A lot.
So many that some estimates put annual moose vs. car collisions as high as 4,500 incidents per year.
Therefore, since the 1970s, car manufacturers, particularly in Scandinavia and Russia, have run their vehicles through an evasive maneuver test, more commonly known as the moose test.
The thing is, hitting a moose is way more dangerous than hitting a deer, something we are more familiar with in America. Because of the animal's weight, long legs and high center of gravity, a moose can crush the passenger compartment of a car from the roof down when struck. (I have personally witnessed the aftermath of this and even with a juvenile moose, it was gnarly.)
So as Volvo introduces the new S90 "premium sedan" with a T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid power train, a semi-autonomous drive feature, leather all over the place and yadda, yadda, yadda, the Swedish carmaker is also debuting a moose avoidance system.
Dubbed the "large animal detection," system, the car "is capable of detecting large animals such as elk, horses or moose, night or day. The technology offers an intuitive warning and brake support to help avoid a collision."
It's all part of a system that does tons more than avoid moose, though. From "run-off road mitigation," to speed limiters based on road signs, pedestrian avoidance, etc., Volvo is throwing the kitchen-sink of safety features at the S90.
Plus, it looks awesome.
The S90 is set to be publicly unveiled at the NAIAS in Detroit
See more on the safety features here (PDF) and on the hybrid system here (PDF)


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Today's show is all about Mike's "Keys to Life".
Sitting down with a smooth drink, while flipping between the NHL Playoffs and a Bowflex infomercial, Mike delivers some deep "Keys to Life":
"Keys to Life" #1) 30-minute workout with a Bowflex or your mid-90's equipment of choice.
"Keys to Life" #2) If you are not loyal to your state of hockey, choose another team, but not one that was made from a movie.
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