Renault / Passive SafetyPedestrian Protection March 2013

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GTR9 ph2 : TF-BTA-03, March 18th, 2013, Washington DC

Renault presentation on behalf of ACEA (TF-P)

Flex PLI & EEVC legs

Exteriorized test points (outside of the regulatory bumper test area),

behavior of the lowerlegs

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EEVC legform ���� outside lowerleg zone

The EEVC legform turns outwards, with few severity observed on the criteria.

Not relevant behavior in comparison with human real impact.

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Criteria

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FlexPLI leg ���� outside lowerleg zone

The FlexPLI leg turns outwards, with few severity observed on the criteria.

Not relevant behavior in comparison with human real impact.

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Criteria

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Overlay of both legforms , same time moments

Both legs have quite similar behaviors.

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Remarks

� Both configurations have acceptable criteria, but show rotationsof the impactors.

� One test done, will be done on another car.

Thank you!

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