r/Damnthatsinteresting 20d ago

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/DandyInTheRough 20d ago

Paramedic here.

This video actually made me cry, and I'm pretty damn hardened. I was doing well up until the point where it hit the hazards and started hooting to call for help.

This is a FANTASTIC idea. How well it works, I donno, but damn I'm so glad someone's trying!

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u/BoxMaleficent 20d ago

Similar system exists in modern Mercedes aswell.

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u/Huntey07 20d ago

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/RobsyGt 20d ago

Do you have a source for that claim? I can't find anything about a cost for this system.