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ASEAN NCAP recognized Achievements in Vehicle Safety and launched the ASEAN NCAP 2026-2030 Protocol

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries or ASEAN NCAP made another significant step in the vehicle safety assessment industry with the launch of its latest protocol for the years assessment of 2026 2030. The new protocol was launched in conjunction with two ASEAN NCAP events held at the King Mongkut s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), the Vehicle Safety Course 2024/007 and the ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2024.

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Thatcham Research welcomes Assent of Landmark Automated Vehicles Act

article imageThatcham Research welcomes the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 which received Royal Assent. This important automotive legislation provides robust guidelines for the future of autonomous travel within the UK, introduces clear definitions of automated vehicles (AV), safety principles and demands for the transition from vehicle to driver.

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Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza win JNCAP "Automobile Safety Performance 2023 Five-Star Best Award"

article imageSubaru Corporation announced that the Crosstrek and Impreza (Japanese specifications) won the Best Award 2023 in Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victim's Aid (NASVA).

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Minister of Transport announces Construction of new Laboratory at Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Test Centre

article imageHigh-quality research facilities are essential to enhance the safety, security, efficiency, and environmental performance of vehicles in Canada. Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Test Centre plays an important role in protecting Canadians' safety in vehicles and on our roads. The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that a new CAD 29 million laboratory is being built to expand the Motor Vehicle Test Centre s capacity.

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A quarter of Car Occupants who die in Road Crashes in the UK aren't wearing a Seat Belt

article imageIn 2023, 1,766 people died on UK roads and many more received serious, life-changing injuries that may have been prevented by wearing a seat belt. New research from the charity Brake and AXA UK reveals that while 96 % of drivers surveyed said they always wear a seat belt, in practice this may not always be the case.

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Scenario-based Validation of ALKS - Key Step towards Automated Driving

article imageCars are increasingly capable of taking over driving tasks from us. An important step towards the self-driving car is the introduction of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS), marking the first time the driver is not fully responsible for the driving task. TNO offers the industry and policymakers a proven, scenario-based methodology called StreetWise to develop and validate these automated systems safely.

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Humanetics celebrates 30 Years of Manufacturing in Erie County, Ohio, helping to save Lives worldwide

article imageHumanetics celebrates its 30th anniversary of operations in Erie County, Ohio, and its 15th year in Huron, Ohio. Humanetics' origins trace back to the 1950s, when Samuel Alderson created the first crash test dummy. Since then, the company has developed over 40 types of ATDs, ranging from newborns to large adults, including an entire suite of child and female devices. Crash test dummies were first produced in 1991 in Milan, Ohio.

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Continental implements pioneering cross-domain High-performance Computer in a Car

article imageContinental announced that it has implemented a cross-domain High-Performance Computer (HPC) in a car. For the first time, hosting cockpit and additional vehicle functions like driving safety and automated parking, including holistic motion control in a real-life vehicle application was made possible.

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DEKRA opens first Wi-Fi Alliance Authorized Test Lab in Stuttgart/Germany

article imageDEKRA has opened a Wi-Fi Alliance Authorized Test Laboratory (ATL) in Stuttgart, Germany, the first lab established in this key automotive industry area. The strategic location, close to multiple automotive manufacturers and suppliers, aims to support customers in having authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED testing performed for their products, ensuring their high-quality, interoperability, security, and industry-agreed standards compliance.

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Elektrobit Open-source Breakthrough accelerates Transition to Software-defined Mobility

article imageElektrobit announced EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, the world's first open-source operating system (OS) solution assessed to be compliant with automotive functional safety standards. The groundbreaking solution has received a positive technical assessment by TÜV Nord for the safety element out of context (SEooC) based on the two safety standards ISO 26262 ASIL B and IEC 61508 SIL 2.

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Applus+ IDIADA contributes to Adoption of new UN Regulation on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

article imageApplus+ IDIADA, as part of the Spanish Delegation, has participated in the recent 90th session of the Working Group on Lighting and Light Signalling (GRE), held in the United Nations (UN) office in Geneva from April 29th to May 3rd 2024. The session focused on the adoption of the series 07 of amendments for UN Regulation No. 10 related to EMC.

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Advancing towards improving Road Safety

article imageHow can simulation be used in type approval effectively? How can it help authorities decide on safety measures to reduce traffic accidents? How can we ensure safety assessments are comparable? These are key questions the V4SAFETY partners are addressing.

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VTI E-research: Strength in Breadth

article imageSocietal resilience, electric aviation, e-mobility and battery swapping - these are just some of VTI's ongoing electrification projects. But just a few - VTI has around 20 research projects ongoing in almost all e-areas. This breadth is the research institute's major strength.

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Seminars and Events

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carhs.training seminars and events for automotive safety.

All seminars are available as in-house trainings in both German and English!

Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
10.06.2024 - 13.06.2024 Online
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1690
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
11.06.2024 - 14.06.2024 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1690
Basics of Accident Reconstruction - Module 3
12.06.2024 - 15.06.2024 in Dresden
Alexander Hauck - VUFO Dresden, Erik Sinen - VUFO Dresden EUR 1400
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
17.06.2024 - 20.06.2024 Online
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group EUR 1690
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
17.06.2024 - 19.06.2024 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1690
Python based Machine Learning with Automotive Applications
18.06.2024 - 21.06.2024 Online
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1690
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
18.06.2024 - 19.06.2024 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1690
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
19.06.2024 in Gaimersheim
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 990
Briefing on the Worldwide Status of Automated Vehicle Policies
20.06.2024 - 21.06.2024 in Online,
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 990
19th PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection 2024
03.07.2024 - 04.07.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
Industry Experts EUR 1660
Basics of Homologation - based on the Practical Experience of an Independent Developer
05.07.2024 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
09.07.2024 - 10.07.2024 Online
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2024
16.07.2024 - 17.07.2024 in Pudong, Shanghai, China
Industry Experts from EUR 375
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
05.08.2024 - 07.08.2024 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1390
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
02.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Pedestrian Protection Workshop aPLI
03.09.2024 - 04.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Testing
05.09.2024 - 06.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Basics of Homologation - based on the Practical Experience of an Independent Developer
05.09.2024 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
09.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
10.09.2024 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 830
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
10.09.2024 - 11.09.2024 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1390
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
12.09.2024 - 13.09.2024 Online
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 830
Simulation of Automated Vehicles - MODULE C: Scenarios & Driving Functions
12.09.2024 - 04.11.2024 Online
Industry Experts EUR 2400
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
16.09.2024 - 17.09.2024 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1390
Pedestrian Protection - Test Procedures
17.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2520
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
18.09.2024 in Alzenau
Thomas Frank - LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 830
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
18.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 Online
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH EUR 830
The ADAS Experience 2024
18.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Penzing
Industry Experts EUR 1660
SafetyUpDate Austria 2024
24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024 in Graz, Austria
Industry Experts EUR 1660
Dummy Basics
24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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