Electric Vehicle Operational and Impact Safety Testing-Presentation of Test Results and Safety-Related Vehicle Problem Identification 820398
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed safety-related testing of 13 electric vehicle models which are presently on the market. This report summarizes the results of the hydraulic brake, windshield defroster, and 30 mph frontal barrier impact tests which were conducted. Performance trends are discussed and safety-related problems and defects are identified.
Citation: Krauss, R., "Electric Vehicle Operational and Impact Safety Testing-Presentation of Test Results and Safety-Related Vehicle Problem Identification," SAE Technical Paper 820398, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820398. Download Citation
Author(s):
Robert A. Krauss
Affiliated:
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Pages: 5
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Electric vehicles
Impact tests
Windows and windshields
Identification
Roads and highways
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