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Euroncap~Views and suggestions for improvements
Technical Paper
2001-06-0087
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
Since its creation in 1996, Euroncap evaluated more than 80
cars, ranging from small and city cars, to larger vehicles such as
executive cars and people carriers (MPVs). The testing protocol
comprises 3 types of tests: a frontal offset test against a
deformable barrier, a 90° lateral impact with a moving deformable
barrier, and - since March 2000 - a pole side impact. In addition a
set of subsystem tests with impactors on the bonnet and the front
face of the car are conducted to assess the pedestrian
protection.
The aim of this paper is to review the testing and assessment
protocols and to compare them with those used in other NCAP systems
in the USA, Australia, Japan and Europe. In particular, important
Euroncap issues such as the stiffness of heavier vehicles that
could be increased in the future, and the nature and weight of the
modifiers are discussed. Ways to improve the system are suggested
in relation with real-world accident data. Improvements are
suggested in the areas of knee assessment, and chest assessment in
frontal impact. For side impact issues such as the type of barrier
and the dummy back plate load are dealt with.