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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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US transportation department unveils first female-modeled crash test dummy

The US unveiled THOR-05F, the first female-modeled crash-test dummy, to close safety gaps and improve measurement of women’s injury risks in vehicle crashes.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
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U.S. releases a new female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women

A new female crash-test dummy reflecting female anatomy will be considered for U.S. five-star vehicle testing to improve safety for women.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women

The U.S. government on Thursday released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. The Department of Transportation will consider using the dummy in the government's vehicle crash test five star-ratings once a final rule is adopted, the agency said in a news release. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash, and they are 17% more likely to be killed in a car crash, than men.
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