The global approach for safety in the V.I.R.A.G.E.S. project.

Author(s)
Soret, P.
Year
Abstract

VIRAGES (Industrial Vehicle Improving Energy Consumption and Safety), is a research programme directed by Renault. The programme, which is partially government funded, is a project with several objectives, for truck safety. The experimental vehicle (VE 20) is a six- axles unit, comprising 3 axles for the tractor and 3 for the semi- trailer. A hydro mechanical retarder is installed for braking safety, visibility and spray reduction, are also considered.

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Library number
B 30531 (In: B 30451 [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 830269
Source

In: 11th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles ESV, Washington, D.C., May 12-15, 1987, p. 722-724

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