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ANCAP Top Safety Performers for 2024 unveiled

A look back on the year that was has revealed the top overall safety performers for 2024 - the Toyota Camry, Mazda CX-80 and Zeekr X. Each of the top performers achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings assessed against current 2023-2025 test and rating protocols, with the top three performers determined using an overall weighting calculation.

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CDH AG uses new Dummy Model from ATD-MODELS for C-NCAP Virtual Testing

article imageC-NCAP introduced virtual testing on evaluate the influence of active vehicle safety on passive occupant protection. Corresponding test protocol published by CATARC specifies validation requirements on the THOR 50 % dummy model focusing on the braking phase of a frontal crash. In order to comply with the required dummy validation certification, ATD-MODELS GmbH developed a C-NCAP version of the ATD-TH50 FE-Model for use in C-NCAP VT.

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NHTSA proposes National Program for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Biden-Harris Administration) proposed a voluntary national framework for the evaluation and oversight of certain vehicles equipped with automated driving systems. The ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program, known as AV STEP, would establish a voluntary review and reporting framework for participating ADS-equipped vehicles.

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X-Crash 8.6 supports the latest MME Format

article imageThe fourth update of X-Crash in 2024, version 8.6, offers some important improvements for the evaluation of passive vehicle safety. The measX developers have integrated 36 new international regulations.


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TNCAP publishes new Results

article imageThe Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China (Taiwan) officially announced the rating results of the TNCAP's fifth and sixth-ranking assessed models, with both Tesla Model Y and Honda CRV receiving five star ratings.

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FEV develops AI-supported Driver Monitoring System CogniSafe

article imageFEV presents CogniSafe, a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring System (DMS) that significantly increases road safety. The system uses advanced technologies such as deep learning and computer vision to monitor driver conditions such as distraction, fatigue and inattention in real time and under even the most challenging conditions.

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U.S. Senator reintroduces She DRIVES Act to improve Passenger Vehicle Safety

article imageU.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, reintroduced legislation to modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available-including a female crash test dummy. The She Develops Regulations In Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act would enhance passenger vehicle safety by updating U.S. crashworthiness testing procedures.

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BYD Dolphin Plus: First ever Chinese Manufacturer and first EV to achieve five Stars in Latin NCAP

article imageLatin NCAP publishes the eighth and final crash tests results for 2024 with the exciting first Chinese manufacturer to achieve five stars for the BYD Dolphin Plus. The model is also the first Electric Vehicle (EV) to achieve the top rating in Latin NCAP's history.

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Ansys Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to advance Scenario-based Perception Testing in Autonomous Vehicles

article imageAnsys is collaborating with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation to improve perception system validation in ADAS/AVs. Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors provides real-time multispectral lighting simulation capabilities, enabling thorough evaluation of different lighting scenarios and weather conditions including rain, snow, and fog. By using Ansys simulation, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can expedite and validate thousands of on-road driving hours in less time.  

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Goodyear and TNO further integrate Tyre and Vehicle Technology to mitigate Crashes in adverse Weather

article imageThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, in collaboration with TNO, has announced a significant advancement to vehicle safety systems. The integration of tire intelligence technology into the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system of a vehicle has demonstrated the ability to mitigate crashes, particularly in challenging road conditions.

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MESSRING expands Sales Network in Australia and New Zealand

article imageMESSRING announces its partnership with EIMAGING. Under the leadership of Managing Director Corey Martin, EIMAGING will act as the exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand with immediate effect. This expands MESSRING s presence in the region and strengthens local support for existing and future customers.

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High-visibility Clothing may thwart Pedestrian Crash Prevention Sensors

article imageThe clothing that makes pedestrians stand out to human drivers may make them invisible to automated crash prevention systems, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests. "These results suggest that some automakers need to tweak their pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems," said IIHS President David Harkey.

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NHTSA estimates Traffic Fatalities declined 4.4 % in the first nine Months of 2024

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first nine months of 2024, estimating that traffic fatalities declined for the 10th straight quarter. An estimated 29,135 people died in traffic crashes, representing a decrease of about 4.4 % as compared to 30,490 fatalities projected for the first nine months of 2023. 

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Euro NCAP - Compact
04.02.2025 in Alzenau
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Ralf Reuter, carhs.training gmbh EUR 1090
Automated Driving - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
05.02.2025 - 06.02.2025 Online
Udo Steininger - TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH EUR 1090
Virtual Testing #4 Applications, Methods and Processes
06.02.2025 Online
Industry Experts EUR 0
Design and Simulation of Vehicle Vibration
12.02.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences EUR 1090
Virtual Testing in Vehicle Safety Regulations and NCAP
13.02.2025 - 18.02.2025 Online
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1750
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
17.02.2025 - 18.02.2025 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
18.02.2025 - 21.02.2025 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1750
Dummy Training Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%
18.02.2025 - 19.02.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
19.02.2025 - 20.02.2025 in Landsberg am Lech
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1750
High Speed Cameras Workshop
19.02.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - High Speed Vision GmbH EUR 1090
Dummy Certification Basics Hybrid III 5%, 50%, 95%, 3y/o, 6y/o
20.02.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Dummy Training Hybrid III 3 and 6 y/o
21.02.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Product Liability in the Automotive Industry
24.02.2025 - 27.02.2025 Online
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1450
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
25.02.2025 - 26.02.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1450
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
25.02.2025 - 26.02.2025 Online
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Dummy Basics
25.02.2025 - 26.02.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Structural Optimization in Automotive Design - Theory and Application
05.03.2025 - 06.03.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Lothar Harzheim - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 1450
Dummy Training BioRID II
05.03.2025 - 06.03.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1850
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
07.03.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 890
Dummy Certification Basics BioRID II
07.03.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
11.03.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
11.03.2025 - 12.03.2025 in Alzenau
Stephanie Wolter - BMW AG, Joachim Peest - BMW AG EUR 1450
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
11.03.2025 - 12.03.2025 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 890
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
13.03.2025 in Alzenau
Jürgen Wahn - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 890
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for ADAS and ADS - Introduction and Basics
17.03.2025 - 20.03.2025 Online
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1450
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
24.03.2025 - 27.03.2025 Online
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1450
Vehicle Safety under Self-Certification: Principles, Obligations, Enforcement, and Remedies
24.03.2025 - 27.03.2025 in Online,
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1450
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
25.03.2025 - 26.03.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1450
Crash Test Data Acquisition Workshop
26.03.2025 - 27.03.2025 in Gilching
Heiko Haupt - MESSRING GmbH, Franz Holzinger - MESSRING GmbH EUR 1390
Basics of Homologation
28.03.2025 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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