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Occupant Protection and Automobile Safety in the U.S. since 1900

AUTHOR(S): Roger F. Wells

This book provides a historical review of safety features appearing on passenger cars that have been produced for sale in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. A main theme throughout is the impact the automobile has made on society, with particular emphasis on accidents and loss of life. Another theme is the technological advances that have contributed to safer driving.

Even though the author details the technical details of the major safety-related components of automobiles, the book is written for anyone with an interest in the workings of motor vehicles. Topics include:

events driving the implementation of specific safety features
government involvement and legislative actions
effects of mandated and non-mandated implementation
effects of safety technologies on annual passenger deaths
technical details of specific innovations
development of crash protection testing standards

Each of the five chapters covers a different period in the evolution of passenger cars. They include detailed descriptions of technologies and advancements that have directly contributed to the production, operation, and crash-survivability improvements made to automobiles. Also included are commentaries relating to influences of political and industry-driven initiatives, consumer reactions, and apparent effects of these influences on annual fatality rates.

Published By: SAE International

Published: March 2012

Pages: 256

Binding: Hardbound

Product Code: R-404

Product Status: Available

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Roger F. Wells

Dr. Wells has more than 35 years’ experience in automotive engineering. In 1980 he immigrated into the USA where his automotive career progressed through various engineering management roles with United Technologies, TRW Automotive, and BEI Technologies that included positions as VP General Manager for Duncan Electronics and VP Business Development for BEI Technologies. He has MBA and PhD degrees in business management, is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (U.K.), a holder of 5 U.S. Patents, and has published articles and technical reports in the Sensors Magazine and SAE International journals.

Dr. Wells has been in the forefront of advanced automotive technologies that include original microprocessor-controlled engine diagnostic systems, early 1990s implementations of airbag crash protection systems, and development of sensors for passenger vehicle stability control. With TRW Automotive, Dr. Wells was an expert witness where he provided independent technical support to automotive OEMs in their defense of lawsuits relating to airbag deployments.

Born in England, he was an engineer apprentice with Hawker Siddely Aviation and completed his undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering. His early career was as an engineer for the United Kingdom Ministries of Technology and Defence, where he managed testing facilities for development of military fighting vehicles and aircraft fuel systems.

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Chapters / Sections
1. Pre-1900 Automobiles	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31
2. 1900 to 1924: Early Regulations and Safety Systems	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31
3. 1924 to 1934: Early Governmental Concern	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31
4. 1934 to 1955: The Laissez-Faire Years	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31
5. 1955 to Present: Science, Technology, and Safety	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31
6. Afterword	$18.65-$20.98	$23.31

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