IMPACT DETECTION WITH DEPLOYABLE BODY PANEL

DRIVE February 12, 2026
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A computer includes a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor to: predict a potential impact to a vehicle; in response to prediction of a potential impact, move a deployable body panel of the vehicle from a stowed position to a deployed position; and with the deployable body panel in the deployed position, detect impact of an object with the deployable body panel.

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