DEKRA solutions 02/2016
Life is dangerous, but have you ever considered where the greatest dangers lurk? Here’s a hint: It’s not in a plane or the bustle of the city; the chance of falling victim to a plane crash or a terrorist attack is minuscule. The risk is far greater there, where wie feel safest. Behind our own front door.
Also an issue of the magazin: Classic cars – The Düsseldorf warehouse of a former businessman boats one of the best Jaguar collections in existence. A topic you may also be interested in: FIFA Referee of the Year Bibiana Steinhaus meets DEKRA Loss Adjuster Monique Kordes to discuss safety on the pitch and on the road, as well as fairness and expertise in a male-dominated environment.
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Sustainability: Soccer Sets an Example
More and more sports clubs are focusing on holistic sustainability and looking at economic as well as social and ecological issues. The sustainClub is a recognized sustainability standard that provides orientation in professional soccer. Six clubs can boast an award from DEKRA.
Electric Car: Always Charged to the Max?
Driving requires energy – and that applies to electric cars just as much as it does to combustion engines. However, different rules apply at the electric charging station than at the diesel or gasoline pump. What does “filling up” actually mean with regards to an electric car? Does it use alternating current or direct current? And when is the best time to pull the plug? We asked DEKRA experts.
Electric Car: The Power Comes from the Cell
Range is the holy grail of electromobility. It determines whether an electric car is perceived as a fully-fledged vehicle. In the competition for best energy source, the lithium-ion battery currently holds the best cards. Speaking in favor of this battery type is its good ratio between weight and range.
Superheroes in the Name of “Vision Zero”
They get bumped, hurled and hit - all in the name of safety. Dummies provide important insights in a wide array of crash-, sled-, and catapult facilities as well as test rigs at the DEKRA Crash Test Center in Neumünster and the DEKRA Automotive Test Center in Klettwitz.
