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Hövding 3 continuously collects data to help improve the product but also to be used in research around cycling safety and infrastructure
Hövding 3 continuously collects data to help improve the product but also to be used in research around cycling safety and infrastructure

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Hövding helps to promote safer cycling in a new study by the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute

Unique data can explain bicycle accidents, and Hövding plays a key role. A new study conducted by VTI (the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute) on behalf of Länsförsäkringar's Research Fund has examined the causes of bicycle accidents and, thus, can contribute to preventing the risk of bicycle accidents in the future. Hövding users from all over the country have contributed to the study, and their data from everyday cycling and accident incidents provide insights that could change how we cycle.

The study, carried out in collaboration with researchers from VTI, included data from thousands of Hövding users, as well as interviews with cyclists who have experienced an accident. By analyzing this information, VTI researchers have been able to identify risk factors and patterns that may lead to accidents, as well as behaviors following an accident or incident.

"It is gratifying that the data collected by Hövding is being put to use, not only for cyclists wearing Hövding but also to make cycling safer for all cyclists," says Lars Thorén, Director of R&D and Operations at Hövding.

The study emphasizes the importance of continuing to raise awareness of bicycle safety and reducing the risks of bicycle accidents. Hövding has previously participated in studies like this, including with the University of Copenhagen, and will continue its efforts to support similar initiatives and studies aimed at increasing cyclist safety.

You can find more information about the study at VTI(in Swedish).

For more information on Hövding, www.hovding.com

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Hövding - Airbag for cyclists

Hövding started out in 2005 as a master’s thesis by the two founders Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin, who, at the time, were studying Industrial Design at the University of Lund.

The project resulted in the concept of an airbag helmet, which won Innovationsbron’s Ideas Grant. This kick-started the process of developing Hövding into a real product. In 2006 Hövding won the Venture Cup, after which Hövding Sweden AB was founded.

Over the years Hövding has grown from just two people with a great idea, to a NASDAQ-listed company that handle everything from development and production to marketing and sales. Today Hövding consists of a team of around 30 people, all triggered by the word impossible, and Hövding’s airbag for cyclists is available in 16 markets across Europe.

The headquarters are located in an old chocolate factory in Malmö – the sixth greatest cycling city in the world. Final assembly of Hövding is carried out in association with the Japanese Company Nihon Plast.

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