The scenario isn't hard to imagine. A driver is stopped in traffic when suddenly another vehicle slams into them from behind. The person in the struck vehicle - especially if she s a woman - is now at risk of debilitating neck pain that could interfere with work and life for months to come and lead to enormous medical bills.
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read more ... In its final release of the year, Euro NCAP delivers the safety results of eleven cars: the Volkswagen ID.7, the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV, BYD TANG, Kia EV9, XPENG G9, VinFast VF8, smart #3, BYD SEAL-U, Honda ZR-V, and the Hyundai KONA. In the context of COP28, it would appear encouraging that the majority of these are EVs, but this release highlights a concerning trend in consumer demand for heavier, more powerful, and taller cars that not only put other drivers at risk but also have an adverse effect on the environment.
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read more ... The LAURIN research project is taking stock at the halfway point: its aim is to digitize and automate scenario-based testing at the DEKRA Lausitzring to safeguard automated driving in the future. In the process, so-called swarm tests are used to simulate traffic scenarios of any complexity to subject the vehicles or driving functions to be tested to maximum requirements. The experts recently presented the interim status at an expert conference.
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read more ... Seoul Robotics announced a partnership with ALP.Lab. The LiDAR systems provide detailed insights into accident-prone intersections and are currently being deployed in Salzburg, Austria. The European Union (EU) has set a goal of reducing overall road deaths to zero by 2050. Progress has been made across Europe however, the number of bicycle crashes has remained consistently high with it being the only mode of transport that has not declined in fatalities over the past decade.
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read more ... Level 3 highly automated driving, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and temporarily divert their attention away from the road, will soon be available in the new BMW 7 Series. BMW Personal Pilot L3 is the name of the new function that relieves the person at the wheel of the task of driving in certain situations and controls the car's speed, distance to the vehicle ahead and lane positioning for them. This new option can be ordered for the new BMW 7 Series from December to be fitted in vehicles from next March.
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read more ... ECARX has announced a new series of ADAS enabled products, starting with the ECARX Skyland Pro. It will support drivers as the autonomy of their vehicles increases. Delivery of this ECARX ADAS platform has already taken place, with the beginning of its mass production marking a significant milestone for the company. Owing to its dual SoC architecture, ECARX Skyland Pro delivers exceptional performance, and is supported by a sophisticated safety system.
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read more ... Humanetics announced the launch of its new active safety proving grounds management tool, TrackBase Connect, to its customers gathered at the Humanetics Safety Summit in Germany. Following a successful first demonstration at the Digitrans proving ground in Linz, Austria, TrackBase Connect is now being rolled out to select customers in Europe, Asia and the U.S.
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read more ... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has updated several test protocols. The current versions are available via the following links at SafetyWissen.com.
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read more ... Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) announced the upcoming release of the IMX735, a new CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras with the industry's highest pixel count, at 17.42 effective megapixels. The new sensor product will support the development of automotive camera systems capable of sophisticated sensing and recognition performance, thereby contributing to safe, secure automated driving.
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read more ... Since its establishment in 1933, TRL has been a global leader in research themes that resonate as much today as they did at the start: to make highways more cost effective to build and operate, to make transport systems more efficient and accessible, and to constantly improve the safety of all transport users. The nature of the built environment is having to change in response to existential challenges such as climate change.
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read more ... Since opening 2 years ago, MGA's Battery Test Lab in Holly, MI, USA has undergone a number of improvements to test capabilities, the commissioning of new equipment, and the development of a highly technical team dedicated to helping the industry reach their goals in the transition to electric vehicles.
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read more ... In a new initiative, researchers are launching a project aimed at addressing the inadequacy of information regarding the use of safety belts and comfort products by pregnant women. The influence of comfort products on the crash performance of the seatbelt will be evaluated. Recent research indicates that a significant number of pregnant women, approximately 16 %, improperly use seatbelts, often resorting to comfort products under the misconception that these items will protect their unborn children.
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