PROPOSED REAR VIEW MIRROR CHARACTERISTICS AND COSTS

A manufacturing/consumer cost analysis was performed comparing four families of mirror configuration (minimal required for regulation compliance, manufacturer's standard equipment, optional or upmarket, and aftermarket equipment) under present and proposed mirror regulations. Fleet composition (vehicles and mix of mirror configurations) was considered. Representative designs for each family were described with provision for breakaway or foldaway impact protection shown. Effects on fuel economy/consumption, capital equipment and tooling requirements, and maintenance impact were discussed. Significant differences in fuel economy were related to the addition of aftermarket mirror configurations to the model. These designs provide coverage exceeding requirements with accompanying increased weight and frontal surface area.

• Corporate Authors:

  IIT Research Institute

  10 West 35th Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60616

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Mattson, S
  • Cross, A
  • WAKELEY, H
  • Viergutz, O J
• Publication Date: 1980-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 49 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Analysis; Costs; Fuel consumption; Mirrors; Motor vehicles; Rearview mirrors; Regulations; Shape; Traffic safety; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety; Weight
• Uncontrolled Terms: Configuration; Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Vehicular safety; Weight mass
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Finance; Highways; Law; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00318933
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: IITRI-T6009-T06 Final Rpt., HS-805 473
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-9-02112
• Files: HSL, NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 19 1982 12:00AM