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Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings
Simon Edmonds
Technical Manager Euro NCAP
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For Safer Cars
Consumer buying information
Incentive to manufacturers
Recognition of excellence
Empower safety engineers
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Euro NCAP Consortium
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Safety Assessment
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Stars are losing their sparkle
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Potential for Improvement
67 percent of cars in 2007 and 2008 scored only 2 stars for pedestrian protection
(n=24)(n=36)
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ESC Fitment in EU-27
Low fitment in small car segment
Uptake kept back by pricing and tax regimes
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Boxes Approach
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“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
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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
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Speed Limiting Devices
Fitment and performance requirements
Based on UN ECE R.89 with additional requirements
First step towards rewarding on-board ISA systems
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Points Table
Box 1: Adult Box 2: ChildBox 3:
PedestrianBox 4: Assist
Front Impact
16 Dynamic 24Adult Head
12 ESC 3
Side Impact 8 CRS Marking 8Child Head
12 SLD 1
Pole Test 8 CRS-Vehicle 4 Upper Leg 6 SBR 3
Whiplash 4Vehicle
Assessm.13 Leg 6
Total 36 Total 49 Total 36 Total 7
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2009 Overall Rating
AdultScoreBox 1
ChildScoreBox 2
Ped.ScoreBox 3
S.A.ScoreBox 4
WeightsBox 1: 50%Box 2: 20%Box 3: 20%Box 4: 10%
Weighted Score
Criteria5 Stars: 70%4 Stars: 55%3 Stars: 45%2 Stars: 35%1 Star: 20%
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%
Integrated Safety Rating
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Transition
Stepwise increase of criteria until 2012
Provides lead time and consistent message
“Balance” criteria for 5 stars
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Launch of New Scheme
February 18: launch of first cars under new systemExtensive information on euroncap.com and YouTube video channel
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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
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Conclusions
Euro NCAP promotes safer cars in EU-27Added new areas of assessment in 2009 Overall star rating to guide and reward next safety improvements
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