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Event Data Recorder Pre-Crash Data Sources for General Motors Vehicles

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ASME Paper No. IMECE2003-41812ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress 2003; Washington, D.C. Author: John Steiner The Event Data Recorder (EDR) found in some 1994 model year and newer General Motors (GM) passenger vehicles has the ability to record up to five seconds of pre-crash data. Such as vehicle speed, engine speed, percent throttle application and brake application […]

Bulb Usage Analysis for LED-Type Automotive Lighting

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SAE Paper No. 2003-01-0892; SAE World Congress 2003; Detroit, MI Author: John Steiner The technology of exterior automotive lighting is undergoing the first major change in a half-century. Manufacturers of road vehicles, including motorcycles, are increasingly using Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps in the place of incandescent light bulbs in exterior lighting applications, including brake […]

Event Data Recorders, A Decade of Innovation

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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)April 2008 Author: H. Clay GablerCo-Author(s): John A. Hinch & John Steiner This book contains 28 landmark papers, providing a comprehensive look at event data recorder (EDR) technology for cars, light trucks, and heavy vehicles. By collecting EDR data, vehicle safety trends can be established, providing car companies, researchers, and regulators with science-based […]

Forensic Evidence Relating to Motorcycle Pre-Crash Maneuvers

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Forensic Evidence Relating to Motorcycle Pre-Crash Maneuvers 7th International IFZ Motorcycle ConferenceCologne, Germany, 2008 Co-Author(s): Stein E.Husher, Michael S. Varat, Christopher D. Armstrong, John C. Steiner When analyzing collisions involving powered two wheelers, often, the determination of pre-crash maneuvers is sought. These pre-crash maneuvers generally involve braking and cornering which can leave evidence on the roadway […]

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