Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors
FMVSS 201 and UN R21
Passenger Cars in Low-Speed Crashes
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
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New Ratings address Pedestrian CrashesReducing pedestrian crashes is the goal of new IIHS ratings of automatic emergency braking systems that can detect and brake for people on foot. In the first tests of 2018–19 vehicles with this crash avoidance feature, 9 of 11 small SUVs evaluated earn an advanced or superior rating for pedestrian crash prevention.
read more ... Toyota updates THUMS Virtual Human Body ModelToyota and Toyota Central R&D Labs, release Version 6 of the Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software. The new software features internal organ modeling and a new muscle model that simulates a variety of occupant postures, including braced and relaxed, permitting a more detailed analysis by anticipating various occupant postures as the widespread deployment of automated vehicles continues to advance.
read more ... New Green NCAP helps Consumers to make environment-friendly Car ChoicesGreen NCAP, the new consumer programme to promote greener cars, launches its first round of results. Twelve cars have been rated against a tough new test regime which explores the gap between manufacturers’ claims and real-world performance.
read more ... Autonomous Vehicles communicates with PedestriansThe intelligent technology beams a series of projections onto the road to show the future intentions of the vehicle - for example stopping and turning left or right - as part of research into how people can develop their trust in autonomous technology. In the future the projections could even be used to share obstacle detection and journey updates with pedestrians.
read more ... Humanetics partners with SATT Conectus Alsace to distribute SUFEHMHumanetics conclude an agreement with SATT Conectus Alsace, the technology transfer affiliate of the University of Strasbourg, to serve as a global distributor for the Strasbourg University Finite Element Head Model (SUFEHM). SUFEHM is a state-of-the-art, detailed human head model developed by Strasbourg University for use in predicting head injury.
read more ... NTSB issues 2019 - 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety ImprovementsThe NTSB announced its 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. First issued in 1990, the NTSB Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements serves as the agency’s primary advocacy tool to help save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce property damage resulting from transportation accidents.
read more ... Honda, Mercedes-Benz and SEAT Off-Roaders get top Marks for SafetyEuro NCAP releases the safety ratings of three large off-roaders: the Honda CR-V, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the SEAT Tarraco. All three cars get a maximum five-star rating against Euro NCAP’s tough 2019 requirements. read more ... Chinese Edition of the SafetyCompanion 2019 now availablecarhs.training has published the 2019 edition of its SafetyCompanion in Chinese language now. The SafetyCompanion provides detailed information about vehicle safety regulations and New Car Assessment Programs all over the world. The Chinese Version is available as a PDF document for download. A printed version will be available soon. German and English editions can also be ordered from carhs.training. read more ... UN Regulation on AEB Systems for Cars to significantly reduce CrashesThe draft UN Regulation, adopted at UNECE, will lay down the technical requirements for the approval of “vehicle-to-vehicle” and “vehicle-to-pedestrian” AEBS fitted on cars. Such systems employ sensors to monitor the proximity of the vehicle or pedestrian in front and detect situations where the relative speed and distance between the two vehicles or between the vehicle and pedestrian suggest that a collision is imminent.
read more ... aPLI confirmed as Euro NCAP Choice for Pedestrian Safety TestingAt the Euro NCAP Board Meeting held on 7 February 2019 members voted in favour of the advanced Pedestrian Legform Impactor (aPLI) with simplified Upper Body Mass for future Euro NCAP Pedestrian Safety Testing. The aPLI is a substantially improved test device offering better biofidelic impact response including: ...
read more ... Euro NCAP updates ProtocolsEuro NCAP has published several updated protocols. The changes reflect in particular the new requirements of the Euro NCAP program came into force on January 2019 and coming into force as of January 2020. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com:
read more ... Don’t blame Drivers for fully Automated AccidentsDrivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while the technology is in charge, the insurance industry is warning. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has submitted its views to the Law Commission which is helping work out how the UK will incorporate the rules currently being decided internationally on standards for autonomous vehicles.
read more ... More life-saving Technology to be Mandatory in VehiclesIn a drive to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on EU roads, Internal Market Committee MEPs approved 21 February 2019 a set of rules to make several advanced safety features standard equipment in different categories of vehicles sold in the EU market. The proposal adapts the current rules to the changes in mobility behaviour resulting from societal trends (e. g. more cyclists and pedestrians, an aging society) and technological developments.
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