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New crash tests demonstrate the influence of vehicle size and weight on safety in crashes

News release: “Three front-to-front crash tests, each involving a microcar or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions. These Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests are about the physics of car crashes, which dictate that very small cars generally can’t protect people in crashes as well as bigger, heavier models.”

  • Status Report, Vol. 44, No. 4, April 14, 2009 – Car Size and Weight are Crucial
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