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Ford Wants Bumpers That Start Soft And Get Stronger On Impact

AUTO BLOG·May 18 ago·3 min read
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Today’s bumpers have a lot on their plate. They need to shield pricey front-end parts, manage crash forces, and even help protect pedestrians. The problem is, most bumpers are built to react the same way, no matter the impact. Softer bumpers help with minor bumps, but you want something stiffer …

Today’s bumpers have a lot on their plate. They need to shield pricey front-end parts, manage crash forces, and even help protect pedestrians. The problem is, most bumpers are built to react the same way, no matter the impact. Softer bumpers help with minor bumps, but you want something stiffer …

Today’s bumpers have a lot on their plate. They need to shield pricey front-end parts, manage crash forces, and even help protect pedestrians. The problem is, most bumpers are built to react the same way, no matter the impact. Softer bumpers help with minor bumps, but you want something stiffer …

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