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USDOT unveils new Automated Vehicle Framework

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) new Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework as part of his transportation innovation agenda. The new framework will unleash American ingenuity, maintain key safety standards, and prevent a harmful patchwork of state laws and regulations.

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Address Trust in Driver Assistance Systems or Risk UK's Self-driving Future

article imageNew research from future mobility experts, DG Cities, has uncovered a significant trust gap in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that could undermine the UK's transition to autonomous vehicles (AVs). The findings suggest there is widespread confusion about the capabilities and limitations of ADAS systems, creating safety concerns and eroding public confidence.

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A core Requirement for future Vehicles and their Components

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SAE International and TÜV SÜD are partnering to offer Automotive Cybersecurity Certification courses for automotive, cybersecurity, management, and engineering professionals. The May course offerings are ideal for learners in European time zones.

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Renault Grand Koleos equipped with Valeo Smart Safety 360 receives first Grade in the KNCAP Tests

article imageRenault Grand Koleos model has been awarded First Grade (highest score of safety level) in the KNCAP tests. This latest model is equipped with a Valeo Smart Safety 360 system including a smart front camera, radars, detection algorithms and advanced functionalities. Renault Grand Koleos also received the best score on ADAS among all vehicles tested by KNCAP in 2024 in the D-SUV category.

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ETAS and ThunderSoft are joining Forces to drive Innovation in Automotive Software Solutions

article imageCombining our AUTOSAR expertise with ThunderSoft's capabilities in creating reusable software modules for rich SoC platforms like Android, QNX, and Linux, we will offer a one-stop solution for IVI, ADAS, and VCU needs. The solution targets global OEMs, reduces development time and costs, and speeds time-to-market.

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Elektrobit and Metoak forge strategic Partnership to establish new Benchmark for intelligent Driving Safety Ecosystem

article imageElektrobit announced a comprehensive strategic partnership with Metoak. The collaboration leverages Elektrobit's EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications-the world's first open-source operating system solution compliant with automotive functional safety standards-and Metoak's high-performance chips and intelligent driving algorithms to accelerate the large-scale adoption and ecosystem evolution of software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology.

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carhs.training publishes the automotive CAE Companion 2025/26

article imageThe new automotive CAE Companion provides comprehensive information on our conferences and seminars in CAE and engineering. On over 100 pages of CAE knowledge, experts provide valuable information on the theory and application of numerical simulation in CAE-based vehicle development.

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NVIDIA unveils open Physical AI Dataset to advance Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Development

article imageTeaching autonomous robots and vehicles how to interact with the physical world requires vast amounts of high-quality data. To give researchers and developers a head start, NVIDIA is releasing a massive, open-source dataset for building the next generation of physical AI.

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Continental Group Sector Automotive will be named Aumovio in the Future

article imageContinental group sector Automotive presented its future name at Auto Shanghai. The independent automotive company will be named Aumovio. The name of the new company combines the strong market position, heritage and technological expertise in the automotive industry with the ambition to shape the mobility of the future with innovations.

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Sharing life-saving Knowledge: Correct Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy

article imageOn April 29th, 2025, experts gathered at Lindholmen Science Park, Sweden, to highlight the life-saving importance of correct safety belt use during pregnancy. With more than 50 years of crash research behind us, the evidence is clear: the safety belt - correctly positioned - remains the most critical protection system in the car, helping to reduce injury risk for both the mother and the unborn child in all types of collisions.

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GHSA, Michelin Mobility Intelligence Fund advanced Roadway Safety Data Analysis

article imageExpanding a successful effort to use advanced data analysis to improve roadway safety, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Michelin Mobility Intelligence (MMI) have provided another $300,000 in competitive grants to three states to harness cutting-edge data to gain new insights that can make roads safer for everyone using them.

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EDAG Group strengthens global Competitive Position: Thomas Klingner takes over Management of the Vehicle Engineering Segment

article imageThe EDAG Group appoints Thomas Klingner as Executive Vice President Vehicle Engineering. Klingner has more than three decades' experience in international vehicle development and corporate management. In his new role, he will be focusing on systematically developing the innovative strength and global competitiveness of the leading independent engineering services provider's largest segment.

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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!

Automotive Cybersecurity Certification: Level One
05.05.2025 - 06.05.2025 Online
Industry Experts USD 1775
SafetyTesting Challenge 2025
13.05.2025 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
SafetyUpDate 2025
14.05.2025 - 15.05.2025 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
Auto[nom]Mobil 2025
14.05.2025 - 15.05.2025 in Hanau
Industry Experts from EUR 990
Basics of Homologation
16.05.2025 Online
Christian Radt - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 495
Automotive Cybersecurity Certification: Level Two
19.05.2025 - 20.05.2025 Online
Industry Experts USD 1645
Early Increase of Design Maturity of Restraint System Components in the Reduced Prototype Vehicle Development Process
20.05.2025 - 21.05.2025 Online
Sandro Hübner - EDAG Engineering GmbH EUR 1090
Introduction to the Python Programming Language
20.05.2025 - 21.05.2025 in Alzenau
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1750
Briefing on the Worldwide Status of Automated Vehicle Policies
27.05.2025 - 28.05.2025 Online
John F. Creamer - GlobalAutoRegs.com EUR 890
Side Impact - Requirements and Development Strategies
02.06.2025 - 05.06.2025 Online
Stephanie Wolter - BMW Group, Joachim Peest - BMW Group EUR 1450
Head Impact on Vehicle Interiors: FMVSS 201 and UN R21
02.06.2025 in Alzenau
Torsten Gärtner - Opel Automobile GmbH EUR 890
Python based Machine Learning with Automotive Applications
02.06.2025 - 05.06.2025 Online
Dr. André Backes - TECOSIM GmbH EUR 1450
Automated Driving - Safeguarding and Market Introduction
03.06.2025 in Alzenau
Udo Steininger - TESACO GmbH EUR 890
Euro NCAP Passive Safety Workshop
03.06.2025 - 04.06.2025 in Landsberg am Lech
Volker Sandner - ADAC Technik Zentrum Landsberg EUR 1450
Virtual Testing for Vehicle Safety Assessment in Consumer Protection Tests and Regulations
04.06.2025 - 05.06.2025 in Alzenau
Dr.-Ing. Andre Eggers - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Static Vehicle Safety Tests in Automotive Development
11.06.2025 in Alzenau
Jürgen Wahn - ACTS GmbH & Co. KG EUR 890
Development of Frontal Restraint Systems meeting Legal and Consumer Protection Requirements
17.06.2025 - 18.06.2025 in Gaimersheim
Kai Golowko - Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH EUR 1450
20th PraxisConference Pedestrian Protection 2025
25.06.2025 - 26.06.2025 in Bergisch Gladbach
Industry Experts EUR 1660
NCAP - New Car Assessment Programs: Tests, Assessment Methods, Ratings
01.07.2025 - 02.07.2025 in Alzenau
Direktor & Professor Andre Seeck - BASt - Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute EUR 1450
Introduction to Passive Safety of Vehicles
14.07.2025 - 17.07.2025 Online
Ralf Reuter - carhs.training gmbh EUR 1450
Design and Simulation of Vehicle Vibration
16.07.2025 in Alzenau
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein - Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences EUR 890
Crash Safety of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
28.07.2025 - 31.07.2025 Online
Rainer Justen - Mercedes-Benz AG EUR 1450

Please find the full list of seminars at our website.

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