1959Engineering & Technology
Buckle Up: The Belt That Saved Millions
Every time you buckle up in a car, you are using one of the greatest life-saving inventions in automotive history—the three-point seatbelt. This simple yet revolutionary device has saved millions of lives worldwide, and it was invented in Sweden by Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959.
Every time you buckle up in a car, you are using one of the greatest life-saving inventions in automotive history—the three-point seatbelt. This simple yet revolutionary device has saved millions of lives worldwide, and it was invented in Sweden by Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959.