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Euro NCAP delivers new Set of Highway Assist Results

Euro NCAP publishes the Assisted Driving gradings of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. The overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as "Very Good". Two others - the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the CUPRA Formentor - achieve "Good" gradings. The assist systems of the Polestar 2 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 are graded as "Moderate", while the Toyota Yaris and Opel Mokka-e offer "Entry" level systems.

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Autoliv and the Piaggio Group join Forces to develop a Scooter and Motorcycle Airbag

article imageAutoliv, Inc. and the Piaggio Group are collaborating to develop an airbag for powered two-wheelers, for greater rider safety. A joint development agreement was signed by the two parties for the purpose of developing airbags to provide greater protection for two-wheeler riders and enhance riding pleasure. The airbags will be mounted on the vehicle frame and will deploy in milliseconds.

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New Column: Quo vadis Automated Driving?

article imagePart 9: Level 3 automation in private transport
We are pleased to have found a renowned expert in Dipl.-Phys. Udo Steininger, who will accompany the developments around "Automated Driving" in a monthly column in SafetyNews. Udo Steiniger is a senior expert for vehicle safety at TÜV SÜD and has specialized in automated driving since 2006.

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NHTSA announces MY 2022 Vehicles for 5-Star Safety Ratings Tests

article imageThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its list of model year 2022 vehicles that will be tested for the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings program. These vehicles represent approximately 86 % of the new vehicle fleet, helping consumers make purchasing decisions about the vehicles that fit the needs of their families. 

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ZF digitalizes Rescue Forces with ZF Rescue Connect

article imageThe new digital solution ZF Rescue Connect networks rescue forces with each other during their operations and provides them with all important status information of the deployed vehicles and equipment in real time. "With ZF Rescue Connect, we are offering the first comprehensive, manufacturer-independent connectivity solution for rescue forces in Europe," explains Florian Freund, responsible for the ZF Rescue Connect development. "Delivering a scalable digital solution based on our pan-European "Internet of Things" cloud makes the ZF digital service so valuable and affordable for widespread use," says Dr. Gahl Berkooz, Head of the ZF Digital Venture Accelerator and Data Monetization.

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Major Auto Markets join Forces for Draft UN Legislation on Electric Vehicle Battery Durability

article imageUntil now, consumers have been unable to access reliable information on how well vehicle batteries will perform over time, casting doubts on the sustainability of their investment. This could change thanks to a proposal for a new legal instrument to ensure minimum durability of batteries fitted in full electric and plug-in hybrid cars, endorsed by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), hosted by UNECE. This marks the first international effort, supported by Canada, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union to regulate the issue of battery degradation.

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Dutch Data Extraction Breakthrough could lead to better Road Crash Investigations

article imageThe Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI), a Dutch government institution, says it is the first research organisation to successfully read and publish the encoded driving data stored in Tesla vehicles, beyond what is available via the Event Data Recorder (EDR). The results, which have already been presented at a conference, could help independent researchers around the world better understand the role driver assistance systems such as Tesla "Autopilot" may or may not play in collisions.

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Hyundai Mobis to assist Driving in a narrow Street with its new Automated Urban Driving System

article imageHyundai Mobis developes the world's first urban Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) called the Mobis Parking System (MPS), which integrates Narrow Space Assistance (NSA), Reverse Assistance (RA), and Remote Smart Parking Assistance (RSPA). With the MPS, the car is able to drive itself through a narrow street by avoiding obstructions, drive through the revolving gate of an underground parking lot, or drive backwards at a dead end where two cars are facing each other. All these are made possible at the press of a button.

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UK Government launches Consultation on Road Collision Investigation Branch

article imageA new investigation branch dedicated to learning lessons from road traffic collisions, including those involving self-driving vehicles, could be established under plans being unveiled by the government. The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on proposals to set up a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB), which would operate much like the similar independent bodies that already exist for air, maritime and rail accidents.

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Detecting Drowsy Drivers with Data Fusion Tech

article imageNew Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) research, Detecting Driver Drowsiness with Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Combined with Machine Learning, provides a working prototype of technology to detect drowsy driving and help save lives. By integrating two modes of visual surveillance to examine a biometric expression of drowsiness, including increased eye blinks and yawns, the system can detect when a driver may be dozing off-a technology that could be implemented to save lives in the near future.

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All seminars are available as in-house trainings in both German and English!

UpDate Seminar Euro NCAP 2021
14.12.2021 - 15.12.2021 in www,
Euro NCAP Experts EUR 990
Structural Optimization in Automotive Design - Theory and Application
31.01.2022 - 01.02.2022 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Lothar Harzheim - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 1340
Material Models of Metals for Crash Simulation
02.02.2022 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Helmut Gese - MATFEM - Partnerschaft Dr. Gese & Oberhofer EUR 790
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
02.02.2022 - 03.02.2022 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1340
Safety of Commercial Vehicles
03.02.2022 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bachem - Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences EUR 790
SafetyUpDate Graz
08.02.2022 - 09.02.2022 in Graz, Austria
Industry Experts EUR 1490
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
10.02.2022 - 11.02.2022 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 1340
Introduction to the Python Programming Language
14.02.2022 - 15.02.2022 in Alzenau
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM Technische Simulation GmbH EUR 1340
Product Liability in the Automobile Industry
14.02.2022 - 17.02.2022 in Alzenau
Hans-Georg Lohrmann - Quality-Reliability-Safety Consultant EUR 1340
Automated Driving Part 1 - Technology
16.02.2022 in Alzenau
Dr. rer. nat. Lothar Groesch - Groesch Automotive Safety Consulting EUR 790
Automated Driving Part 2 - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
17.02.2022 in Alzenau
Udo Steininger - TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH EUR 790
Material Models of Composites for Crash Simulation
18.02.2022 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr. Thomas Karall - Hof University of Applied Sciences EUR 790
Robust Design - Vehicle Development under Uncertainty
21.02.2022 - 22.02.2022 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Duddeck, TU Munich EUR 1340
Introduction to Data Acquisition in Safety Testing
21.02.2022 - 22.02.2022 in Alzenau
Thomas Wild - Continental Safety Engineering International GmbH EUR 1340
Introduction of Reduced Order Modelling and its Application for Model based real-time Optimization
22.02.2022 - 25.02.2022 Online
Dr. Kambiz Kayvantash - CADLM EUR 790
Whiplash Testing and Evaluation in Rear Impacts
23.02.2022 in Alzenau
Thomas Frank, LEAR Corporation GmbH EUR 790

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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