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PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection: Jaguar E-PACE with Pedestrian Airbag

At the PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection, Jaguar presents the new compact SUV E-PACE. From the point of view of pedestrian and cyclist protection, the vehicle has a pedestrian airbag as a special highlight that covers the area of the windscreen and the A-pillars. The 5 stars Euro NCAP rating confirmed the good performance of the system.

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THOR 5th Female Advanced Crash Test Dummy now available

article imageWith the THOR 50th percentile midsize male (THOR-50M) Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) design nearly mature and a large population of the dummies having been extensively tested, there's now a high demand to expand the advancement in performance to other occupant groups such as the fifth percentile small female.

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2018 Harmonised Full Frontal Crash Testing at APV

article imageBy adopting the latest international test protocols for vehicle safety, APV is positioned as one of the most advanced dynamic crash test facilities in the world. Representatives from Euro NCAP were here reviewing the results and lessons learn’t - with the objective of ensuring that ANCAP test results from Australia can be recognised internationally.

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Europe on the Move: Commission completes its Agenda for safe, clean and connected Mobility

article imageWhile road fatalities have more than halved since 2001, 25,300 people still lost their lives on EU roads in 2017 and another 135,000 were seriously injured. The Commission is therefore taking measures with strong EU added-value to contribute to safe roads and to a Europe that protects. The Commission is proposing that new models of vehicles are equipped with advanced safety features, such as advanced emergency braking and lane-keeping assist system for cars or pedestrian and cyclists' detection systems for trucks.

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Applus+ acquires KARCO

article imageApplus+, has acquired a majority position of KARCO Engineering, LLC., a company based in the city of Adelanto, California, which provides engineering and testing services, mainly in the field of passive safety for the Automotive industry. KARCO is an independent crash test laboratory and automotive research centre devoted to providing research and development, design evaluation, compliance, certification, and highway testing services.

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Three 5-Star Results announced for ASEAN NCAP Q2 2018

article imageThe New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) recently performed three of its latest crash tests for the second quarter of 2018. The three tested models were Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, Toyota Rush and Toyota C-HR.

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Study highlights rising Pedestrian Deaths, Points toward Solutions

article imageThe March crash of an Uber vehicle that killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, was unusual for involving a self-driving vehicle. But in other ways, it was typical of fatal pedestrian crashes: an SUV traveling on an urban arterial road struck a person crossing midblock in the dark. Pedestrian deaths have jumped 46 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009, as pedestrian crashes have become both deadlier and more frequent.

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DENSO releases new Safety Monitor to reduce Accidents involving Commercial Vehicles

article imageDENSO Corporation announced it has released a retrofittable driver status monitor to help reduce the number of traffic accidents involving commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. The safety product checks for distractions, drowsiness, sleep, and inappropriate posture based on the driver’s facial image, which is captured through a camera installed in the cabin.

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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
13.06.2018 - 14.06.2018 in Alzenau
Rainer Justen - Daimler AG EUR 1540
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
18.06.2018 - 19.06.2018 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen EUR 1540
13th PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection 2018
20.06.2018 - 21.06.2018 in Bergisch Gladbach
Industry Experts EUR 1690
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
25.06.2018 - 26.06.2018 in Alzenau
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1540
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
29.06.2018 in Alzenau
Torsten Gärtner - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 890
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
04.07.2018 - 05.07.2018 in Alzenau
Bart Paul Peeters Weem - BMW AG EUR 1290
Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2018
16.07.2018 - 17.07.2018 in Pudong, Shanghai, China
Industry Experts from RMB 3500

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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