U. S. research safety vehicle (RSV) phase I program. Volume III. RSV characteristics and performance specifications. Final report, Jan 1974--Apr 1975
Current passenger car usage patterns and factors influencing usage are analyzed and projections of usage patterns in the mid-1980's are made. Current available data on six categories of vehicle accidents are analyzed and projections made of national accident patterns in the mid-80's; the effect of potential reductions in these projections as a result of safety programs and other factors related to driving safety are estimated. Based on the usage and accident projections, the characteristics of an RSV (weighing under 3,000 lbs C.W.) for operation in the mid-1980 traffic environment are described. A recommended set of specifications for the RSV are developed considering the potential safety payoff accruing to an increased level of safety performance, the need for energy conservation, availability of material resources, and changes in vehicle mix. (An executive summary of this report is presented in Volume I).
- Research Organization:
- AMF, Inc., Goleta, Calif. (USA). Advanced Systems Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- DOT-HS-4-00841
- OSTI ID:
- 7343464
- Report Number(s):
- PB-246942; ASL-B-31
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: See also PB--245574
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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