The Research Safety Vehicle-Present Status and Near-Term Prospects

Mr. Donald Friedman was developing vehicle concepts at GM from 1960 to 1968 and has continued this research since then as president and founder of Minicars, Inc. He has participated in the development of urban electric cars, the DOT/AMF/ESV, passive restraints and structural energy management programs. Mr. Friedman is presently in charge of systems analysis and integration of the Minicars Research Safety Vehicle Program.