1. Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings Simon Edmonds Technical Manager Euro NCAP

2. 2 For Safer Cars Consumer buying information Incentive to manufacturers Recognition of excellence Empower safety engineers

3. 3 Euro NCAP Consortium

4. 4 Safety Assessment

5. 5 Stars are losing their sparkle

6. 6 Potential for Improvement 67 percent of cars in 2007 and 2008 scored only 2 stars for pedestrian protection (n=24)(n=36)

7. 7 ESC Fitment in EU-27 Low fitment in small car segment Uptake kept back by pricing and tax regimes

8. 8 Boxes Approach

9. 9 “Whiplash” Protection Seat and head restraint performance in low speed rear impact – 16/24 kph Based on IIWPG and SRA experience Provisions for active and re-active seats

10. 10 Electronic Stability Control Fitment requirements only At least optional on all variants in EU-27, plus: Fitted standard on 85+ percent of variant sales in EU-27

11. 11 Speed Limiting Devices Fitment and performance requirements Based on UN ECE R.89 with additional requirements First step towards rewarding on-board ISA systems

12. 12 Points Table Box 1: AdultBox 2: Child Box 3: Pedestrian Box 4: Assist Front Impact 16Dynamic24 Adult Head 12ESC3 Side Impact8CRS Marking8 Child Head 12SLD1 Pole Test8CRS-Vehicle4Upper Leg6SBR3 Whiplash4 Vehicle Assessm. 13Leg6 Total36Total49Total36Total7

13. 13 2009 Overall Rating Adult Score Box 1 Child Score Box 2 Ped. Score Box 3 S.A. Score Box 4 Weights Box 1: 50% Box 2: 20% Box 3: 20% Box 4: 10% Weighted Score Criteria 5 Stars: 70% 4 Stars: 55% 3 Stars: 45% 2 Stars: 35% 1 Star: 20% Balance Criteria LevelBox 1Box 2Box 3Box 4 5 Stars75%70%25%60% 4 Stars60%55%15%40% 3 Stars30%30%10%25% 2 Stars25%25%5%15% 1 Star15%15%0%5% Integrated Safety Rating

14. 14 Transition Stepwise increase of criteria until 2012 Provides lead time and consistent message “Balance” criteria for 5 stars

15. 15 Launch of New Scheme February 18: launch of first cars under new system Extensive information on euroncap.com and YouTube video channel

16. 16 Next Steps Roadmap 2010-2015 addressing key priorities Update occupant self and partner protection Re-focus vulnerable road user protection Assess emerging crash avoidance technologies Improved consumer communication

17. 17 Conclusions Euro NCAP promotes safer cars in EU-27 Added new areas of assessment in 2009 Overall star rating to guide and reward next safety improvements

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