Sensors: When the Car Sees Around the Corner

A new type of radar system makes it possible for vehicles to “see” around corners and thus recognize other road users in time. Sooner or later, it might also enable the optimization of traffic flow.

Planned Cities: Metropolises from Scratch

Woven City is a planned city. In addition to the new metropolis at the foot of the Fuji-San, there are other exciting cities such as Brasilia, Bedford Park, Songdo City or Neom.

Bicycles: Safely on Tour on Two Wheels

More and more road users are turning to the two-wheeler. There is now a huge selection of bicyles, e-bikes an co. that score with high tech. In addition, more and more cities are pushing cycling to promote climate protection. However, there ist still a need for action on raod safety for two-wheelers.

Drive Batteries – Valuable to the Very End

Lithium-ion batteries in electric cars are powerhouses with a lot of power. If, after a few years, the power is no longer sufficient for the road, they are given a second life in stationary storage facilities. It’s at the very end that battery life becomes fully sustainable – the recyclable materials in the cells can be used to produce new batteries.

Pharmalogistics – How Drugs Arrive Safely

In times of Corona, pharmaceutical logistics companies show impressive performance. The trends run towards more storage capacity and greater transport distances. In both cases, quality requirements are high. We spoke to the experts.

New Work: “Actively tackling opportunities”

Immense changes are characterizing the world of work. Professor Heike Bruch talks agility and the courage to rethink.

Unusual Ideas for More Sustainability

Globally active corporations like to think big – in terms of corporate strategies, product campaigns, and public image. What few people know: Large corporations also support many environmental protection projects. Here’s an overview.

Powerhouse Road

Photovoltaics on traffic routes have what it takes to turn streets into power plants. In doing so, you develop renewable energies and at the same time preserve the landscape. Yet this form of energy generation is still in its infancy.

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.