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Ensuring the Safety of Future PCIVs Paper 09-0316 Presenter: Stephen Summers Co-authors: A. Brecher, J. Brewer, S. Patel Congressional Guidance for PCIV Safety Research 2006-09 The Committee recognizes the development of plastics and polymer-based composites in the automotive industry and the important role these technologies play in improving and enabling automobile performance. [Conduct] research into the possible safety benefits of lightweight plastics and composite intensive vehicles (PCIV) and to help facilitate a foundation of cooperation between DOT, the Department of Energy, and industry stakeholders for the development of safety-centered approaches for future lightweight automotive design.” Congressional Funding History Congressional funding levels for NHTSA PCIV safety research have been modest: FY06: $248K FY07: $250K FY08: $292K FY09: $475K (Pending) Accomplishments to date Surveyed Subject Matter Experts on: crash safety, advanced composite materials, and simulation tools Developed 2020 PCIV Safety Vision Identified and prioritized: Barriers to/opportunities for PCIV development RD needs, gaps, collaboration opportunities Developed a safety-centered PCIV Safety RD Roadmap to 2020 to complement industry plan Conducted August 2008 workshop to refine near-term safety RD priorities Vision For PCIV Safety in 2020 “NHTSA, in partnership with Federal agencies, industry, and academia, will support research on safety-centered design and performance modeling and validation to enable and foster superior, integrated safety performance of future light-weight Plastics and Composite Intensive Vehicles (PCIVs).” PCIV Safety Research Roadmap PCIV Roadmap Report is available at /library/published/4680pciv_safetyroadmap-nov2007.pdf August 2008 PCIV Safety Workshop: Knowledge Gaps and Research Priorities Monitor ongoing efforts to analyze and predict crash failure of composite materials and structures Develop relevant testing standards (CMH-17, SAE, ASTM