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Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings. Simon Edmonds Technical Manager Euro NCAP. For Safer Cars. Consumer buying information Incentive to manufacturers Recognition of excellence Empower safety engineers. Euro NCAP Consortium. Safety Assessment. Stars are losing their sparkle.

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Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings

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  1. Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings Simon Edmonds Technical Manager Euro NCAP

  2. For Safer Cars • Consumer buying information • Incentive to manufacturers • Recognition of excellence • Empower safety engineers

  3. Euro NCAP Consortium

  4. Safety Assessment

  5. Stars are losing their sparkle

  6. Potential for Improvement • 67 percent of cars in 2007 and 2008 scored only 2 stars for pedestrian protection (n=36) (n=24)

  7. ESC Fitment in EU-27 Low fitment in small car segment Uptake kept back by pricing and tax regimes

  8. Boxes Approach

  9. “Whiplash” Protection • Seat and head restraint performance in low speed rear impact – 16/24 kph • Based on IIWPG and SRA experience • Provisions for active and re-active seats

  10. Electronic Stability Control • Fitment requirements only • At least optional on all variants in EU-27, plus: • Fitted standard on 85+ percent of variant sales in EU-27

  11. Speed Limiting Devices • Fitment and performance requirements • Based on UN ECE R.89 with additional requirements • First step towards rewarding on-board ISA systems

  12. Points Table

  13. Adult Score Box 1 ChildScore Box 2 Ped.Score Box 3 S.A.Score Box 4 Weights Box 1: 50% Box 2: 20% Box 3: 20% Box 4: 10% Balance Criteria Level Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4 5 Stars 75% 70% 25% 60% 4 Stars 60% 55% 15% 40% 3 Stars 30% 30% 10% 25% 2 Stars 25% 25% 5% 15% 1 Star 15% 15% 0% 5% Weighted Score Criteria 5 Stars: 70% 4 Stars: 55% 3 Stars: 45% 2 Stars: 35% 1 Star: 20% Integrated Safety Rating 2009 Overall Rating

  14. Transition • Stepwise increase of criteria until 2012 • Provides lead time and consistent message “Balance” criteria for 5 stars

  15. Launch of New Scheme • February 18: launch of first cars under new system • Extensive information on euroncap.com and YouTube video channel

  16. Next Steps • Roadmap 2010-2015 addressing key priorities • Update occupant self and partner protection • Re-focus vulnerable road user protection • Assess emerging crash avoidance technologies • Improved consumer communication

  17. Conclusions • Euro NCAP promotes safer cars in EU-27 • Added new areas of assessment in 2009 • Overall star rating to guide and reward next safety improvements

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