“The Energy System must be Smart and Controllable”

The energy crisis poses major challenges for governments and private individuals. Sustainable energy sources and their availability are a particular focus.

Tires: It’s all About the Tread

Current DEKRA driving tests with professional test drivers at the Lausitzring in Klettwitz impressively demonstrate the weaknesses of worn tires. Among other things, the braking distance on wet roads is almost one-fifth greater than with new tires.

Road Bridges: Over the Top

Road bridges are imposing structures. Both the longest and the highest are located in China, the largest in France. And some bridges even sport restaurants, Ferris wheels, or kites.

Global Energy Sources

Global energy demand is rising. Energy supply sources are becoming more diversified. Where does most of the growth lie and what are the forecasts for 2030? We deliver data, facts and figures.

Switching to Green

In these times of climate change, energy crisis, and inflation, corporate management is almost like a game of Vabanque. Companies must reinvent themselves – and use innovative technologies. Successful examples show how this can be done. 

Car Brands: Here We Go Again

Sometimes a vanished car brand reemerges from obscurity. This often involves a company that wants to use the historic brand’s good name for its own purpose. But a return to the brand’s history also harbors risks.

Advanced Assistance Systems for Greater Safety

Driver assistance systems can prevent accidents or help mitigate their consequences. However, the proportion of vehicles equipped with electronic assistance systems is still low. This is where a new EU regulation comes in – with the specification of a minimum standard for driver assistance systems in new cars.

This is How We Catch the Sun

Rooftop systems already account for around 40 percent of photovoltaics installed worldwide. But why not dream bigger? Why not step up the pace of rooftop PV expansion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and put an end to energy poverty? An international study has calculated the true potential of rooftop systems worldwide.

Micromobility on the Rise

Ride sharing and car sharing in competition with taxicabs, short range mobility via e-scooters or bicycles – so-called micromobility services are regarded as an important component of the mobility revolution. Large cities in particular expect them to reduce traffic and parking problems, improve the use of public transport – and thus reduce CO2 emissions overall.

Crash Test: When the Worst Comes to the Worst

The DEKRA Crash Test Center in Neumünster is rarely open to the public. Most tests on behalf of the clients are often highly confidential. In addition to conventional passenger cars, vehicles with alternative drive systems are officially tested at this ultra-modern facility.

New Mobility: Out on the Town

With e-bikes, ridesharing, and last mile services, the way we move around in cities is changing rapidly. We provide insight into trends in private and public transport, and on the last mile.

Corona Protection from the DEKRA Lab

A simplified test is intended to help cover the demand for corona protective masks more quickly. The DEKRA Testing & Certification laboratory in Essen will support manufacturers by providing the new mask flash test.