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Rear Impact Special Section

A current assessment of the THOR 50M in rear impacts

Samuel D. Whitea Collision Research and Analysis, El Segundo, CaliforniaCorrespondence[email protected]
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James L. Salmonb Fusion Engineering, Naperville, IllinoisView further author information
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Priya Prasadc Prasad Engineering, Plymouth, MichiganView further author information
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Roger A. Burnettd Ford Motor Company World Headquarters, Dearborn, MichiganView further author information
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Agnes Kimd Ford Motor Company World Headquarters, Dearborn, MichiganView further author information
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Jennifer Buckmand Ford Motor Company World Headquarters, Dearborn, MichiganView further author information
Pages 208-212 | Received 11 Jul 2022, Accepted 08 Feb 2023, Published online: 21 Mar 2023

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