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Crash protection of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles for amending the KMVSS No. 91

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This paper explores issues related to the electrical safety of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs) during and after various crash events. Japanese and American federal regulations regarding occupant protection against high voltages in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and HEVs were surveyed and analyzed in this study. Front, side and rear impact tests for two types of HEVs were conducted to investigate electrolyte spillage, the retention of the propulsion battery system and the electrical isolation of the occupant. The test results met the related criteria. The test procedures and the criteria for occupant protection established through this study were amended to Korean Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (KMVSS) No. 91 to add the crash protection of the EVs and the HEVs.

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  1. Department of CAD & Graphics, Daeduk University, Daejeon, 305-715, Korea

    J. M. Lim

  2. KATRI, TS, 625 Samjon-ri, Songsan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi, 445-871, Korea

    G. H. Kim

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Lim, J.M., Kim, G.H. Crash protection of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles for amending the KMVSS No. 91. Int.J Automot. Technol. 11, 825–830 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-010-0098-x

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