This paper reports the results of a survey analyzing the accident experience of small transit vehicles compared with that of larger coaches; and also describes the development and testing of an energy absorbing bumper designed for such vehicles in the 4,000–14,000 lb (1800–6400 kg) weight range.


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    Title :

    Collision Protection for Small Transit Buses


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition ; 1982



    Publication date :

    1982-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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