The idea of using an off-the-shelf vehicle is that it already has that stuff in it. The automotive industry has spent a lot of money evaluating these chassis for safety and we can make use of that. |
The performance features are standard stability control and anti-lock brakes. And because the vehicle is based on a commercially available model, other features like active cruise control can easily be added. |
The whole idea is that the vehicle doesn't need to survive an attack, but the people do. |
This moves people away from the wheels, which are typically what initiates a mine. The idea is to move passengers further way from the blast. |