Near-term electric vehicle program: Phase II, safety report. Integrated Test Vehicle WBS 6. 2. 6

Technical Report · Mon Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6272022

The characteristics of the Integrated Test Vehicle as they pertain to vehicle safety are delineated. Vehicle safety is described under three basic headings: (1) the safety characteristics of the vehicle under normal operating conditions further subcategorized into vehicle operation, vehicle charging, and vehicle maintenance (operational characteristics shall include a discussion of electromagnetic compatibility or EMC); (2) a similar and parallel discussion of the vehicle's safety characteristics during operation, charging, and maintenance under the presumption that failure of elements of vehicle hardware has in fact occurred; and (3) safety characteristics and potential hazards of the vehicle associated with or resulting from vehicle collision or upset. Discussions are based upon design considerations, compliance with applicable standards, and results of analyses and tests. (WHK)

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (USA). Corporate Research and Development Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76CS51294
• OSTI ID: 6272022
• Report Number(s): SRD-78-199; ON: DE81026850
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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