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Special Section: History of Airbags and NCAP (New Car Assessment Program)

Frontal NCAP crash tests with rear-seat occupant

Pages 288-296 | Received 02 Dec 2023, Accepted 26 Jan 2024, Published online: 26 Feb 2024

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