NHTSA'S research program for vehicle aggressivity and fleet compatibility 2001-06-0179
This paper presents an overview of NHTSA's vehicle aggressivity and fleet compatibility research activities. This research program is being conducted in close cooperation with the International Harmonized Research Agenda (IHRA) compatibility research group. NHTSA is monitoring the changing vehicle mix in the U.S. fleet, analyzing crash statistics, and evaluating any implications that these changes may have for U.S. occupant safety. NHTSA is also continuing full-scale crash testing to develop a better understanding of vehicle compatibility and to investigate test methods to assess vehicle compatibility.
Author(s):
Stephen M. Summers, Aloke Prasad, William T. Hollowell
Affiliated:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Pages: 8
Event:
International Technical Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Related Topics:
Crash statistics
Impact tests
Test procedures
Research and development
Fleets
Technical review
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