하이브리드 자동차의 충돌안전성 기준에 관한 고찰

Sales of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) have increased in recent years, especially in the USA. The HEV is expected to play an important role for realizing the Electric Vehicle (EV) in the long run. USA, Europe and Japan are prepared the motor vehicle safety standards about the HEV using the safety standard for the EV or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The vehicle safety regulations of USA, Europe and Japan are reviewed for the occupant protection under the various crash environment. This study will be reflected for the establishment on the Korean motor vehicle safety standard for the HEV.