At the Lausitzring in Klettwitz, Germany, DEKRA puts assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies through their paces, most recently also in urban environments on specially established city courses. These tests are of central importance – because acceptance by society depends on the safety and reliability of the systems.
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Cruises – Ship Ahoy
Large cruise ships are basically floating towns. They have their own self-sufficient infrastructure at sea – and a bunch of problems in port when the time comes for passengers to go ashore. But how can the climate and environmental footprints of these large ships be improved? Technical solutions are necessary.
Time Travel to Sustainability
If you really think about it, sustainability is not an invention of modern times. People were already thinking about how to use the earth’s resources as far back as the Middle Ages and antiquity. Historians and archaeologists have found solutions in various periods of history that touch on the modern understanding of sustainability.
Insulating Instead of Heating – The Solution of the Future?
Heat pump, biomass, or sustainably produced gas? In Germany, the debate about the right type of heating for the future has been ignited. At the same time, there are innovative methods for insulating roofs and facades. But do new types of insulating materials or green facades and roofs even have what it takes to put the heating issue to bed?
Creating More Biodiversity with Native Plants
According to United Nations estimates, more than two-thirds of all people will live in cities by 2050. This means that the pressure exerted by urban life on natural resources, ecosystems, and the climate will continue to increase. Gardens and urban green spaces are therefore becoming increasingly important oases for biodiversity.
Networking on the Road
In personal transportation, V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication is seen as the technology of the future for smoother traffic and reduced CO2 emissions. At the same time, connected driving will likely raise the capabilities of automated vehicles to a higher level in terms of safety, efficiency, and autonomy.
All Along The Line
The race for the city of the future is forcing architects and urban planners to come up with ever bigger and bolder designs. There are new concepts in Saudi Arabia – spectacular building projects in which the use of artificial intelligence and virtuality is expected to play an important role.
Around the Globe – The Quirkiest Roundabouts in the World
Roundabouts are no special event for experienced drivers. So it is more interesting to see how engineers and road planners give free rein to their creativity to design quirky structures. Even under water, things may literally go round in circles.
Tours for Bicycles
An individually planned cycling vacation is a different kettle of fish to an all-inclusive package from a tour operator. The planning and execution alone can be a challenge. Which route is the best choice for traditional bikes, which for e-bikes? And above all: Where do you want to go? DEKRA expert Marc Gölz has some tips.
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