Autoliv Develops Next Generation Alcohol Sensing System to Prevent Impaired Driving

Autoliv Develops Next Generation Alcohol Sensing System to Prevent Impaired
Driving

(Stockholm, December 10, 2009) - - - Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV)  -
the global leader in automotive safety systems - today announced it has been
selected as a partner to participate in the recently announced alcohol sensing
feasibility project co-sponsored by the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety
(ACTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NHTSA estimates that one third of all traffic fatalities in the US are alcohol
related in some form. An alcohol sensor that prevents impaired-driving could
have saved many of these lives. However, most consumers and vehicle
manufacturers have resisted installing these systems. By making the detection
system quicker, less intrusive, and less expensive than today's systems, the
funded project aims to gain greater public acceptance for an in-vehicle alcohol
detection system in all cars. 

The Autoliv approach is to identify small variations in the air composition
within an arm-length to the driver's mouth and nose. The intention is to use
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy as the sensing principle for both alcohol and CO2. By
measuring the correlation between alcohol and CO2, the detection of the presence
of alcohol within an arm-length of the driver can be accomplished. The unique
prospect of this technology is to provide high sensitivity, specificity and
system reliability at a reasonable cost.

“This is an important first step by ACTS and NHTSA to find an appropriate
technology to reduce the number of alcohol related traffic fatalities” stated
Håkan Pettersson, Project Manager for Autoliv. “We are not saying we have all
the solutions today, but we feel we can make a significant contribution to
hopefully someday solving the problem of impaired driving” added Pettersson.

Autoliv is working closely with SenseAir AB and Hok Instrument AB. Both of these
companies have significant experience and expertise in the sensing, measuring
and differentiating of alcohol versus other substances in the air.

The initial phase of this project is expected to be completed by July 2010.
 
Inquiries: 
Håkan Pettersson, Project Manager Alcohol Sensing  Tel +46 322 62 63 38
Jan Olsson, Vice President Research Tel +46 322 62 62 60

About Autoliv
Autoliv Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, develops and
manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in
the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has 80 facilities with
approximately 36,000 employees in 28 vehicle-producing countries. In addition,
the Company has technical centers in eleven countries around the world, with 21
test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2008
amounted to US $6.5 billion. The Company's shares are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on the OMX Nordic
Exchange in Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information about Autoliv, please
visit our company website at www.autoliv.com.


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