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New Side Airbag from ZF LIFETEC can increase the Crumple Zone in the Passenger Compartment

A two-stage side airbag from ZF LIFETEC uses the milliseconds before an unavoidable crash to build up valuable distance and better protect the occupants. The Pre-Crash Dual Stage Side Airbag (Dual Stage SAB) triggers its first stage around 200 milliseconds before the collision and pushes the occupants a few centimeters into the vehicle interior, away from the expected impact point. Thanks to this gain in space, the actual side airbag with the second stage can develop its full protective effect during the collision.

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NHTSA takes important Step toward improving Occupant Protection, seeks Comment on updating Seatback Safety Standards

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took an important step toward identifying opportunities to improve the safety of people inside vehicles by issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update seatback safety standards. The ANPRM fulfills a requirement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and supports the Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy

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CATARC publishes C-ICAP Version 2024 Protocol

article imageThe China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) has published the C-ICAP protocol in Chinese. The current versions are available via SafetyWissen.com.


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SNPRM 49 CFR Part 572 THOR-50M published

article imageThis SNPRM announces the availability of documents supplementing NHTSA's September 2023 notice of proposed rulemaking to amend NHTSA's regulations to include an advanced crash test dummy, the Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint 50th percentile adult male.

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MESSRING expands its Portfolio with Acceleration Sled Testing Services

article imageMESSRING GmbH announces that they are extending their service offering to include testing services on the CIS (Compact Impact Sled). This additional offering marks a further element for the company, which is continuously strengthening its position as a provider of high-quality and holistic vehicle safety solutions.

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CATARC publishes C-GCAP Version 2024 Protocol

article imageThe China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) has published the C-GCAP version 2024 protocol in Chinese. The current version are available via SafetyWissen.com.


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Euro NCAP dusts off the Safety Priorities of well-known Car Brands

article imageEuro NCAP releases safety ratings for a range of new, but familiar branded cars entering the European market. The Dacia Duster and Suzuki Swift score three stars whilst, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the VW Passat and its twin the  koda Superb, and the  koda Kodiaq, all achieve Euro NCAP's top 5-star award. BMW's X2 and Renault's Espace and Rafale are rated as 5-star twins to 2022-tested cars. 

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Does Partial Automation improve Safety?

article imageCrash records and insurance data offer little evidence that partial automation systems are preventing collisions, research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. "Everything we're seeing tells us that partial automation is a convenience feature like power windows or heated seats rather than a safety technology," IIHS President David Harkey said.

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Combining Strengths of AI for next Generation Autonomous Driving Systems

article imageIncidents and accidents with self-driving vehicles are all over the media. Is it time to say goodbye to the automated driving dream, or can we still turn the tide? TNO scientist Jan-Pieter Paardekooper is optimistic and at the same time realistic about the automated future: "We have to teach autonomous vehicles how to reason, it s the only way to make it happen."

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Thatcham Research explains new EU Vehicle Safety Regulation and what it means for UK Drivers

article imageThe European Union's 'New Vehicle General Safety Regulation', also known as GSR2 or Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, came into effect across Europe on Sunday 7 July 2024. It amends the minimum performance standards (known as type approval) for motor vehicles in the EU, adding new required Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These include ISA, AEB, DDAW and ELKS.

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Revolutionizing Cybersecurity, VicOne & ASRG team up for unrivaled Coverage of Threat Intelligence

article imageVicOne and the Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG) announced a close collaboration to deliver the most comprehensive coverage of automotive threat intelligence. VicOne and ASRG have initiated AutoVulnDB, a dedicated database for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and other players in the industry to discover and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities and secure the future of connected-car mobility.

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IPG Automotive celebrates 40th Anniversary and Innovation Award

article imageOn the occasion of the company's foundation day, IPG Automotive does not only look back on its 40-year history, but first and foremost into the future. Since 1984, the Karlsruhe-based company follows the vision of virtual test driving providing software and hardware innovations at a global level. For this innovation spirit, IPG Automotive received the accolade TOP 100 innovator for the third time in a row, even ranking in second place this year.

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Professor Mostaghim named new Institute Director at Fraunhofer IVI

article imageOn June 1, Professor Sanaz Mostaghim took over as the new institute director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI. In this role, she is working together with Professor Matthias Klingner, the institute s longstanding director, who will stay on as executive director until the end of the year.

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Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2024
18.07.2024 - 19.07.2024 in Pudong, Shanghai, China
Industry Experts from EUR 375
SafetyUpdate Japan 2024
23.07.2024 in Tokyo, Japan
Industry Experts 40,000 JPY
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
05.08.2024 - 07.08.2024 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1690
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
02.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Testing
05.09.2024 - 06.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Pedestrian Protection Workshop aPLI
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
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
12.09.2024 - 13.09.2024 Online
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH 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
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
16.09.2024 in Alzenau
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
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
Workshop Pedestrian Protection and Low Speed Crash
30.09.2024 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 830
Dummy Training BioRID II
30.09.2024 - 01.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850

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