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From The Engineer:
Volvo has become the first major car maker to develop an alcohol immobiliser for its vehicles, bringing the 'alcolock' a step closer to the automotive mass market.
Its Alcoguard device uses wireless and fuel cell technologies to take a breath test from drivers before the engine can be started. The breath is analysed and if the blood-alcohol limit is exceeded, the engine will not start.
The car giant, which launched the device at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, claims to be the first motor manufacturer to launch a fully- integrated system.
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