“Dare to Innovate”

Less debating over range, and more courage in innovation – this is how we should be laying the groundworks for a new approach to mobility, according to Prof. Dr. Günther Schuh.

Competitive Factor Climate

Losses of millions due to floods or low water: Even the economy is affected by the consequences of climate change. The world association TIC Council accompanies companies on the way to sustainability.

The human element: Strongpoint or weak link?

Hackers are able to pinpoint every single weak spot when attacking the IT system of a company or other organization. Ingo Legler, an IT security expert at DEKRA, explains how organizations can protect themselves and what cybersecurity can achieve.

Up, up, up!

José Calvache (47) has been a crane inspector at the Lyon branch of DEKRA Industrial SAS for 15 years. He has experienced a great deal, but fortunately he never gets stuck in a rut in his dangerous job. Each and every inspection requires the utmost concentration and courage.

Living in the Water Pipe

Space is scarce on the ground, the square meter is expensive and the competition is fierce - the cities of the future are oriented upwards, above all. However, the most important maxim for new living is: less is more.

The Milkman Principle

Order food comfortably from the sofa in the evening, receive the delivery at the front door the next day: This is how the online food delivery service Picnic works.

Death in the blind spot

Every victim is one too many. According to figures published by German automobile club ADAC, 34 cyclists lost their lives last year in accidents involving trucks turning a corner.

For Money to the City Center

New York is planning to introduce it. London, Oslo and Stockholm have already done so and in Singapore it has been in use since 1975 – we are talking about the city toll. It is supposed to prevent traffic from getting stuck. Today, the fee is also a means to keep the air quality bearable.

Particulate matter – does it matter?

There has been a lot of talk about particulate matter and threshold limits. And as the debate surrounding diesel bans, particulates, and nitrogen oxides has become so heated, it’s time for an objective look at the facts. We spoke to DEKRA emissions expert Jürgen Bachmann.

Five Safety Tips for Unloading Containers

Severe accidents still happen frequently during the unloading of freight containers. These tips give advice how to play it safe.

Big Wheels – Big Data

Data reduces fuel consumption, enables precise forecasts on the vehicle, makes logistics more efficient and is absolutely necessary for automated driving. But how do you protect them and who do they actually belong to?

S-pedelec: Getting to Work at 45 kmh

Getting to work without traffic jams – the s-pedelec could be the solution. Our author carried out the self-experiment and switched from the car to an electrically driven e-bike of the fast-paced type.