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FMVSS 127 Automatic Emergency Braking published

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will make automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. This safety standard is expected to significantly reduce rear-end and pedestrian crashes.

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"Chinese Physiological Human Body Model" begins to accept Trial Applications

article imageThe Chinese Physiological Human Body Model (AC-HUMs), developed under the auspices of China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI), has begun accepting trial applications. This model is supported by data from multiple medical institutions in China and has been developed with the participation of several universities. It is the first series of Chinese physiological human body finite element models with fully independent intellectual property rights. The model available for trial this time is: the 50th percentile male human body model (pedestrian version).

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New Software Tool for Pedestrian Protection

article imagemeasX has launched evaluation software specifically for pedestrian protection. With X-Pedpro, measX bundles its expert knowledge for the evaluation of pedestrian protection tests in one tool for the entire test procedure. X-Pedpro can be seen live at SafetyWeek 2024.

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AB Dynamics automates Testing for Euro NCAP 2024 Assisted Driving Grading

article imageAB Dynamics is enabling the automation of Euro NCAP's new 2024 Assisted Driving tests through its configurable test groups in the latest version of its RC software. Euro NCAP's 2024 Assisted Driving Grading is designed to provide consumers with comprehensive data on the performance of assisted driving systems to better inform purchasing decisions.

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NXP collaborates with NVIDIA to accelerate AI Deployment with Integration of TAO Toolkit with NXP Edge Devices

article imageAt NVIDIA GTC, NXP announced a collaboration with NVIDIA that enables NVIDIA's trained AI models to be deployed on NXP's broad portfolio of edge processing devices through the eIQ machine learning development environment. This exciting enablement offers developers the ability to accelerate development in the increasingly competitive world of AI, made possible by the functional integration of the NVIDIA TAO Toolkit  into the NXP's eIQ machine learning development environment.

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Continental Technologies ensure greater Comfort and Safety in the upper Mid-size Class

article imageContinental supplies important components and products for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. With Continental's smart device-based access solution, the technology company offers an access system that turns mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches into car keys. The technology enables a convenient user experience in keeping with the digital age.

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MAN: First Autonomous Truck on the Motorway

article imageMAN has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to send an autonomous truck onto the German motorway. On board of the test truck, which drove around ten kilometres on the A9 between the Allershausen and Fürholzen junctions, were Federal Transport Minister Dr Volker Wissing and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp.

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Applied Intuition and Audi partner on unified Solution for AD Release and Lifecycle Management

article imageApplied Intuition, Inc. and AUDI AG are partnering to create a unified solution that enables the development, validation, type approval, and deployment of automated driving (AD) systems for the Audi Group on the vehicle level. This joint solution will set a new benchmark for the fast, robust, and cost-efficient validation and release of AD functions with industry-leading safety in an expanded operational design domain (ODD). It is independent, future-proof, and can be used across different AD stacks within Audi Group.

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Scania accelerates Deployment of Autonomous Hub- to-hub Transport

article imageScania is expanding its strategic development of autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions, with the launch of an Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. As part of TRATON Group, Scania will also be involved in a new partnership with US-based Plus, which will integrate its Level 4, fully autonomous SuperDrive technology stack into Scania and TRATON Group vehicles.

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G7 ministers recognize UNECE's leading Role in introducing Connected Vehicles

article imageIn this context, the G7 transport ministers underlined the importance of UNECE's regulatory work carried out within its World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), namely the safety of automated, electrified, and connected vehicles, battery durability of electrified vehicles and safety of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well as GHG emissions assessment over the entire vehicle life cycle.

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Tom Dingus recognized with the SAE International Humanitarian Award

article imageTom Dingus has dedicated his life's work to improving roadway safety through innovative transportation technologies and amassed multiple awards for his efforts. The Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) International Humanitarian Award now joins that list. The award recognizes work with undeniably positive impact on safety in transportation in honor of Arnold W. Siegel, an automobile safety pioneer, according to SAE's website.

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SafetyTesting Challenge 2024
14.05.2024 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
SafetyUpDate 2024
15.05.2024 - 16.05.2024 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
Auto[nom]Mobil 2024
15.05.2024 - 16.05.2024 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
Dummy Certification Basics THOR (Draft Procedure)
16.05.2024 - 17.05.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 2940
Simulation of Automated Vehicles - MODULE B: Sensors
16.05.2024 - 19.07.2024 Online
Industry Experts EUR 2400
Rear Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Impact
22.05.2024 - 23.05.2024 Online
Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Eickhoff - Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG EUR 1690
Basics of Accident Reconstruction - Module 2
22.05.2024 - 25.05.2024 in Dresden
Alexander Hauck - VUFO Dresden, Erik Sinen - VUFO Dresden EUR 1400
Basics of Homologation - based on the Practical Experience of an Independent Developer
23.05.2024 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 495
Automated Driving - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
05.06.2024 in Alzenau
Udo Steininger - TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH EUR 830
Crashworthy and Lightweight Car Body Design
06.06.2024 - 07.06.2024 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Schumacher - University of Wuppertal EUR 1390
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
10.06.2024 - 13.06.2024 Online
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1390
International Safety and Crash-Test Regulations: Current Status and Future Developments
10.06.2024 - 13.06.2024 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 1390
Robust Design - Vehicle Development under Uncertainty
10.06.2024 - 13.06.2024 Online
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Fabian Duddeck - Technical University Munich EUR 1390
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
11.06.2024 - 14.06.2024 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1390
Euro NCAP Passive Safety Workshop
11.06.2024 - 12.06.2024 in Landsberg am Lech
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg EUR 1390
Virtual Testing in Vehicle Safety Regulations and NCAP
11.06.2024 - 12.06.2024 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1390
Basics of Accident Reconstruction - Module 3
12.06.2024 - 15.06.2024 in Dresden
Alexander Hauck - VUFO Dresden, Erik Sinen - VUFO Dresden EUR 1400
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
17.06.2024 - 20.06.2024 Online
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group EUR 1390
Python based Machine Learning with Automotive Applications
18.06.2024 - 21.06.2024 Online
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1390
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
18.06.2024 - 19.06.2024 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway Research Institute EUR 1390
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems - Advanced
19.06.2024 in Gaimersheim
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
Briefing on the Worldwide Status of Automated Vehicle Policies
20.06.2024 - 21.06.2024 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 830
19th PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection 2024
03.07.2024 - 04.07.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
Industry Experts EUR 1660
Basics of Homologation - based on the Practical Experience of an Independent Developer
05.07.2024 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 415
Pedestrian Protection - Development Strategies
08.07.2024 - 10.07.2024 Online
Maren Finck - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1390
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
09.07.2024 - 10.07.2024 Online
Valentin Zimmermann - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 830
Automotive Safety Summit Shanghai 2024
16.07.2024 - 17.07.2024 in Pudong, Shanghai, China
Industry Experts from EUR 375
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Vehicle Mark-Up
02.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1150
Pedestrian Protection Workshop aPLI
03.09.2024 - 04.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960
Pedestrian Protection Workshop Testing
05.09.2024 - 06.09.2024 in Bergisch Gladbach
BGS Böhme & Gehring GmbH EUR 1960

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