Development of an Improved Man Transit Vehicle. Volume 2. Safety Guidelines

摘要

This report presents a description of a prototype demonstration vehicle that was constructed to assess the feasibility of a set of equipment-related guidelines. State-of-the-Art improvements are embodied in such areas as collision survivability, occupant comfort, and multiple mode operation. The electric battery-powered vehicle carries a 12-person section crew at speeds up to 12 mph. Safety Guidelines are presented in volume 2.