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NPRM FMVSS Pedestrian Head Protection published

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advancing pedestrian safety by proposing a new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles. The proposed rule would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring new passenger vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries in child and adult pedestrian crashes. 

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TEC|BENCH: 20 Years of Virtual Benchmarking with TECOSIM

article imageSince 2004, TECOSIM has been setting new standards in benchmarking for the automotive industry with its innovative TEC|BENCH method. As a leading specialist in computer aided engineering (CAE), the company raises benchmarking to a new level. The key difference: TECOSIM converts hardware data into highly precise CAE models, permitting in-depth analyses of competitor products which would otherwise be impossible.

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ZF highlights intelligent Software Solutions for smarter, more connected Commercial Vehicles

article imageZF is harnessing the power of software to develop smarter, more connected, and highly efficient commercial vehicle technologies. By integrating ZF s intelligent software solutions with its chassis technologies, vehicle performance and safety can be improved, ensuring safer and smoother journeys. As automotive technologies shift towards greater digital integration, ZF is setting the pace as an enabler of smart and connected technologies.

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SES AI's 100 Ah Li-metal is first to successfully pass the global electric Vehicle EV Safety Standard Test GB38031-2020

article imageSES AI Corporation announced a major step in its commercialization of this next-generation battery technology. The Company's 100 Ah Li-Metal cells for automotive applications are the first in the industry to successfully pass safety tests required by China's GB38031-2020 Electric Vehicles Traction Battery Safety Standard. This certification is used by all of SES AI s EV OEM partners, as well as many of the other leading manufacturers, as a global standard.

carhs.training is hosting the first SafeBattery Experience on October 15-16, 2024. Learn about the latest requirements for automotive batteries and see battery testing live in the Fraunhofer battery lab.

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APV Australia celebrates 20 Years

article imageAs we celebrate this milestone of 20 years, we acknowledge the substantial journey that APV has undertaken to establish itself as a leader in safety products and services. Our commitment to research and development ensures that we stay at the forefront of safety technology and testing capabilities.

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Drivers to be responsible for Lane Changes made by Driver Assistance Systems

article imageNew regulations under development at the UNECE in Geneva for future EU and UK versions of driver assistance systems such as Tesla’s Autopilot could result in cars making manoeuvres like lane changes without the driver’s consent. But because the new rules would apply to so-called Level 2 driver assistance systems, the driver would remain responsible in the case of a collision, even though they did not make the manoeuvre themselves.

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Applus+ IDIADA expands ADAS and CAV Testing Capabilities with Urban Area Track Enhancement

article imageApplus+ IDIADA has completed the expansion of its ADAS / CAV Urban Area track at the Proving Ground in l'Albornar, Spain. The enhancement includes a new 541-metre straight with sections of 3 and 4 lanes, and additional Vulnerable Road Users crossing areas in the main avenue section.

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Introducing the all-new VBOX 4

article imageVBOX Automotive proudly announces the release of the VBOX 4, a cutting-edge data logger designed for unparalleled precision and versatility in vehicle testing. Featuring a 100 Hz multi-constellation GNSS receiver with RTK as standard, VBOX 4 ensures centimetre-level accuracy in all testing scenarios. Its advanced capabilities include comprehensive CAN bus logging, seamless IMU integration, and Ethernet connectivity for driving robot compatibility.

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dSPACE works with AWS to drive Innovation in Autonomous Driving: Unleashing the Potential of generative AI for advanced Scenario Generation

article imagedSPACE, one of the world's leading solution providers for simulation and validation of automated and connected vehicles, and an Amazon Web Service (AWS) Automotive Competency Partner, is developing an advanced scenario generation solution by leveraging generative AI technologies from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Thatcham Research helps Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service practice safe EV Extrication

article imageThatcham Research recently welcomed Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) to its Berkshire HQ to enhance its crews incident response approach to modern vehicles. The Thatcham Research crash team provided and prepared a modern vehicle, previously used for research projects and safety tests, to simulate real-life emergency scenarios.

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ISO 26262 Tool Certification for CarMaker

article imageTo further increase trust in simulation, IPG Automotive has had the simulation solution CarMaker certified by TÜV Nord. With the certification, the institution confirms the highest quality standards for the product and facilitates the application in safety-relevant projects for users.

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FERSI Column: Automated Vehicles' Safety and the Human Perspective

article imageThis new FERSI column, written by Evangelia (Lila) Gaitanidou (CERTH/HIT, Greece), emphasizes that, in the end, upon achieving an adequate level of technology, the success of automated vehicles in improving safety highly fully relies on the users, their acceptance of and trust in the system. The column calls for explicit consideration of the human perspective in the further development and deployment of automated vehicles.

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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!

Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
16.09.2024 in Alzenau
Torsten Gärtner - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 990
Pedestrian Protection - Test Procedures
17.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2520
The ADAS Experience 2024
18.09.2024 - 19.09.2024 in Penzing
Industry Experts EUR 1920
SafetyUpDate Austria 2024
24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024 in Graz, Austria
Industry Experts EUR 1920
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 990
Dummy Training BioRID II
30.09.2024 - 01.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Dummy Certification Basics BioRID II
02.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
07.10.2024 - 10.10.2024 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1690
Python based Machine Learning with Automotive Applications
07.10.2024 - 08.10.2024 in Alzenau
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1690
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
07.10.2024 - 08.10.2024 in Alzenau
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1690
Dummy Training Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%
07.10.2024 - 08.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Introduction to Impact Biomechanics and Human Body Models
08.10.2024 - 11.10.2024 Online
Dr. Karin Brolin - Lightness by Design AB EUR 1690
Euro NCAP - Compact
09.10.2024 - 10.10.2024 Online
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Ralf Reuter, carhs.training gmbh EUR 830
Crash Test Data Acquisition Workshop
09.10.2024 - 10.10.2024 in Gilching
Heiko Haupt - MESSRING GmbH, Franz Holzinger - MESSRING GmbH EUR 1390
Dummy Training Hybrid III 3 and 6 y/o
10.10.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Design for Durability - Lightweight Car Bodies and Fatigue
14.10.2024 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Jung - Technical University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen EUR 830
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
15.10.2024 in Alzenau
Louis Gautrain - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG, Matthias Kunkel - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 830
The SafeBattery Experience 2024
15.10.2024 - 16.10.2024 in Freiburg
Industry Experts EUR 1660
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for ADAS and ADS - Introduction and Basics
16.10.2024 - 17.10.2024 in Alzenau
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1390
Passenger Cars in Low-Speed Crashes
16.10.2024 - 18.10.2024 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bachem - Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences EUR 1390
High Speed Cameras Workshop
17.10.2024 - 18.10.2024 Online
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - High Speed Vision GmbH EUR 830
Product Liability in the Automotive Industry
21.10.2024 - 22.10.2024 in Alzenau
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1390
Introduction of Reduced Order Modelling and its Application for Model based real-time Optimization
22.10.2024 - 25.10.2024 Online
Dr. Kambiz Kayvantash - CADLM EUR 1390
Simulation for Automated Vehicles - Introduction to Scenarios, ODDs and Validation
23.10.2024 - 24.10.2024 in Alzenau
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1390
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
23.10.2024 - 24.10.2024 in Gaimersheim
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group EUR 1390
Vehicle safety under self-certification: Principles, obligations, enforcement, and remedies
23.10.2024 - 24.10.2024 in Alzenau
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1390
Basics of Accident Reconstruction - Module 1
23.10.2024 - 26.10.2024 in Dresden
Jochen Lehmkuhl - Ing. und Sachverständigenbüro Jochen Lehmkuhl, André Rolke - VUFO Dresden EUR 1400
Simulation of Automated Vehicles - MODULE D: Virtual Test & Certification
24.10.2024 - 17.01.2025 Online
Industry Experts EUR 2400
Early Increase of Design Maturity of Restraint System Components in the Reduced Prototype Vehicle Development Process
25.10.2024 in Alzenau
Sandro Hübner - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 830

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