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Vehicle Safety continues to play an integral Role in improving Road Safety

ANCAP SAFETY has welcomed the Australian Government's release of its national road safety road map - the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2025 - which will help focus government, industry and community efforts to improve road safety and reduce road trauma over the next three years.

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Sono Motors demonstrates Solar Integration in initial Sion Crash Test

article imageThe affordable solar electric vehicle (SEV) Sion from Munich-based solar mobility solutions provider Sono Group successfully performed its first complete vehicle crash test. The result of the 50 km/h frontal crash test met the Company's expectations regarding the Sion's crash safety and the robustness of Sono Motors' proprietary polymer-based vehicle-integrated solar technology, which covers the vehicle's entire body.

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Rain Tests for Automated Driving - Digitrans launches Outdoor Rain Plant

article imageOn the proving ground in St. Valentin, Austria, Digitrans is creating perfect test conditions for the future of automated freight transport. A special highlight is an outdoor rain plant that is unique in Europe. With this system Digitrans makes it possible to test sensors, which are needed for environment and object recognition in automated vehicles, in artificially reproduced rain.

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Seminar "Modeling of Connections in Crash Simulation" on March 13th in Alzenau, Germany

article imageThe vast majority of passenger cars manufactured today have self-supporting body structures that are made from components using a variety of joining methods. This is also true for modern electric vehicles. Other designs, such as frame structures clad with composite components, are the absolute exception. The protection of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident has become an important objective in the development of new passenger cars over the past 4 decades and is verified by crash tests in accordance with legal regulations and consumer protection specifications. In parallel, computer simulation has established itself as an indispensable tool in vehicle development. In the crash area, it makes it possible to test many variants quickly and reliably and thus optimize the car body. In order to produce reliable results, the crash simulation must also correctly simulate the connections between the components. In the seminar, Dr. Silke Sommer from Fraunhofer EMI will give participants an overview of the modeling of the failure of various connections (point and linear as well as planar connections) in crash simulations. The seminar is a must for anyone involved in computer simulation of crash tests!

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Continental officially opens AI Lab in Berlin and celebrates another Milestone for AI Development

article imageOn 1 February 2023 Gilles Mabire, Chief Technology Officer Continental Automotive, welcomed the capital's AI community to Continental's AI Lab for the first time. Here, AI experts from a wide range of corporate divisions work together on technologies such as Computer Vision (machine vision), Hybrid AI (combination of machine learning with conventional software programs) or Automated Data Labelling (marking objects in images, for example, as a prerequisite for machine learning) and develop corresponding applications around autonomous driving and robotics.

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16,384 LEDs to revolutionize Automotive Lighting: Nichia and Infineon launch industry s first high-definition Micro-LED Matrix Solution

article imageThree years ago Nichia Corporation and Infineon Technologies AG announced the joint development of a high-definition (HD) light engine with more than 16,000 micro-LEDs for headlight applications. Now, both companies are launching industry's first fully integrated micro-LED light engine for HD adaptive driving beam applications. The micro-LED matrix solution will be seen in a German premium vehicle in 2023.

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Driver Monitoring System: Reducing Distracted Driving, saving Lives

article imageMagna's state-of-the art Driver Monitoring System detects distracted behavior, drowsiness and fatigue. It leverages Magna's strength in ADAS cameras and interior mirrors to make an integrated product that reduces distracted driving and saves lives. The DMS is built into an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The system analyzes the driver's head, eyes and body to detect distracted or drowsy driving. The camera-based system also uses infrared sensors; it can predict when a driver might not be paying enough attention and send an alert using a vehicle's audio or visual notifications.

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IVECO and Plus start Public Road Testing of their Highly Automated Truck in Germany

article imageIVECO and Plus announced that in February 2023 the companies are starting public road testing of their jointly developed next generation highly automated trucks in Germany. As a part of the public road testing, the companies will collect road data to validate their autonomous truck's operations and start designing the potential factory production. The PlusDrive-enabled IVECO S-WAY truck is designed to improve safety, efficiency, driver experience, and to provide a more sustainable option for fleets.

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Webasto exhibits Roof Module for Autonomous Driving

article imageWebasto elegantly integrates a fixed lidar from Luminar into its Roof Sensor Module (RSM). The module facilitates automated driving and safety functions. The RSM from Webasto offers automakers the option of integrating a desired number of lidar, camera and radar sensors into a vehicle's roof seamlessly. Depending on customer requirements, the roof specialist can combine the desired type and number of sensors into its RSM.

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Mezzo Plus featuring Morphing Surfaces: Reimagining the Face of a Vehicle

article imageThe first-to-market Mezzo Plus is a seamless large decorative panel on the front of the vehicle. This front panel can integrate sensors, cameras, RADAR functional lighting, and the latest technology Morphing Surfaces. Now, the exterior shape can change and adapt to improve efficiency. Communication features are also possible with opportunities for decorative lighting, words or symbols like battery charging status.

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Transparency for all Parties in Ride-hailing with Bosch RideCare Companion

article imageTo experience the benefits of ride-hailing in the shared economy, there is a shared accountability between driver and rider for a comfortable vehicle experience. To enable transparency and provide objectivity in the case of disputes, Bosch is introducing a new safety enhancement for ridesharing called RideCare companion. RideCare companion is a connected smart camera for use by rideshare drivers that provides monitoring and transparency for ride-hailing.

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TÜV Rheinland with major Investment in Laboratory Center in China

article imageTÜV Rheinland has opened a new laboratory center in Taicang, China. The global testing services provider has invested around 11 million euros in the first construction phase of the "Yangtze River Delta Operation Hub," with a second construction phase adding a further 11 million euros in investment. "For TÜV Rheinland, the Yangtze River Delta Operation Hub is one of the largest single investments in recent years. This milestone project demonstrates the importance TÜV Rheinland attaches to the Chinese market," says Dr. Michael Fübi, CEO of TÜV Rheinland AG. "

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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!

Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
14.02.2023 - 17.02.2023 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1650
Passenger Cars in Low-Speed Crashes
27.02.2023 - 28.02.2023 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bachem - Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences EUR 980
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
28.02.2023 - 03.03.2023 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1650
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
28.02.2023 - 01.03.2023 in Alzenau
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1650
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
02.03.2023 in Alzenau
Torsten Gärtner - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 980
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
06.03.2023 in Alzenau
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 980
High Speed Cameras Workshop
07.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weber - High Speed Vision GmbH EUR 980
Basics of Occupant Protection in Frontal Crashes: Mechanics, Energy Considerations, Occupant Protection Criteria and Application Examples
09.03.2023 - 10.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Eickhoff - Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG EUR 1650
Design and Simulation of Vehicle Vibration
10.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Olaf Kolk - BMW Group EUR 980
Modeling of Joints in Crash Simulation
13.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer - Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM EUR 790
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving Functions
13.03.2023 - 16.03.2023 Online
Dr. Andreas Kuhn - Andata Entwicklungstechnologie GmbH EUR 1340
Material Models of Plastics and Foams for Crash Simulation
14.03.2023 - 15.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Kolling - Technical Hochschule University of Applied Sciences EUR 1340
NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology
20.03.2023 - 21.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt UAS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp - RheinMain UAS EUR 1340
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
24.03.2023 in Alzenau
Matthias Kunkel - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 790
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 in Alzenau
Dr. Thomas Kinsky - Humanetics Europe GmbH EUR 1340
Rear Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Impact
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 Online
Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Eickhoff - Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG EUR 790
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 Online
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 790
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
28.03.2023 - 29.03.2023 in Gaimersheim
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Norman Meißner - BMW Group EUR 1340
Robust Design - Vehicle Development under Uncertainty
30.03.2023 - 31.03.2023 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Fabian Duddeck - Technical University Munich EUR 1340

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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