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The Evolution of Side Crash Compatibility Between Cars, Light Trucks and Vans
Technical Paper
2003-01-0899
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Several research studies have concluded that light trucks and vans (LTVs) are incompatible with cars in traffic collisions. These studies have noted that crash incompatibility is most severe in side crashes. These early research efforts however were conducted before complete introduction of crash injury countermeasures such as dynamic side impact protection. Based upon U.S. traffic accident statistics, this paper investigates the side crash compatibility of late model cars, light trucks and vans equipped with countermeasures designed specifically to provide side crash protection. The paper explores both LTV-to-car crash compatibility and crash incompatibility in car-to-car collisions.
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Gabler, H., "The Evolution of Side Crash Compatibility Between Cars, Light Trucks and Vans," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0899, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0899.Also In
Advances in Vehicle Aggresivity & Compatibility, Side & Rear Impact, & Rollover Protection
Number: SP-1775; Published: 2003-03-03
Number: SP-1775; Published: 2003-03-03
SAE 2003 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
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