DEKRA solutions 2/2019
Safety is very important to us – especially for children. Did you know that around two-thirds of all accidents happen at home or on the playground? The current DEKRA solutions shows where dangers lurk for children and covers a wide range of topics, from silent killers at home to the risks of artificial intelligence such as Alexa and Co. Don’t miss out on it.
Play it safe
Parents keep a close watch on everything that may even come close to harming their children: food, clothing, toys, their way to school, the list goes on. But is one hundred percent safety even achievable? Our author shows starting from page 8, where dangers lurk, how we deal with it and what we have to keep in mind.
Also in the new issue: Playground testers in action. The DEKRA playground testers are once again doing their rounds. Each spring, they commence their tour of Germany’s playgrounds and test the apparatus’ safety. Join the experts in their work.
Electromobility has also found its way into the so-called ‘last mile.’ Commuters, hipsters and urbanites are all jumping on their e-scooters, hoverboards and monowheels. Are these electric micro-vehicles the solution to urban traffc chaos? How safe are the scooters? You will find an answer from page 33.
Just a regular trip to the grocery store is enough to bring many potentially hazardous substances into the home: Glass cleaner, adhesives, dishwashing liquid, stain remover. At first glance harmless, belying the dangers within. The guide on page 19 of the new DEKRA solutions provides important information and an overview of ten typical pollutants and hazardous substances at home.
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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.
Spectacular Buildings: Worth a Second Look
Spectacular buildings can be landmarks and monuments, they can set standards for creativity and engineering achievements, for sustainability and the use of new materials. Above all, spectacular buildings can be found all over the world and even in space. Here’s our selection for you.
Supercomputer – Chasing Records
Supercomputers teach autonomous cars to drive, calculate the optimal shape of wind turbine rotor blades, and accurately predict the weather. The new superstar of the scene bears the name Leonardo and is setting a breathtaking pace. But even this supercomputer wouldn’t stand a chance against a quantum computer.
