Old vs. new truck: Who has better brakes?

Commercial vehicles are becoming safer - not only because of modern assistance systems. Also the braking performance has improved significantly in recent years. A test conducted by DEKRA Accident Research shows how much braking distance can be saved by new technologies.

Eldorado for Autonomous Driverless Systems

In the Hamuburg container terminal in Altenwerder the shuttles drive all by themselves – without a trace of the driver. It all takes place in a closed zone which is an ideal testing area for taking autonomous trucks forward.

A new hope?

Stinkers out of the cities - we drive electrically now. This could be the future credo of motorized private transport. But what does the eco-balance of electric cars really look like?

Modern trucks in the data network

A modern commercial vehicle is at the center of a multi-dimensional data stream that can increase safety and transport efficiency. Jürgen Bönninger, head of FSD Fahrzeugsystemdaten, explains who and how this data can be used.

In the Balance

Clogged roads, unhealthy emissions, a lot of noise - Cities around the world are looking for solutions to urban chaos. A way out of the misery could be urban aerial cableways.

Me, Myself and I.T.

Smartwatches keep track of every step we take and measure heart rate as well as sleep patterns. The aim of the constant collection of data is to improve your fitness – but it can also be a burden for the psyche.

Data: The New Gold of the Transport Industry

Data should be processed sensibly and securely, and trucks should be networked with one another: Clemens Klinke, Member of the Board of Management DEKRA SE, talks about the potential of increasing digitization in the transport industry.

Vehicle Check: Data Read-out Onboard and Offboard

More and more assistance systems are finding their way into modern vehicles, paving the way for automated driving. Dipl.-Ing. Frank Leimbach explains what that means for vehicle testing.

Better Work Safety Thanks to Motion Capturing

Motion Capturing records movements digitally. This not only creates fantasy creatures or improves motion sequences, but also revolutionizes entire work systems and production lines.

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.

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.

Smartglasses for the Virtual Workplace

Smartglasses are key to the digital evolution of Industry 4.0. With these intelligent glasses, handhelds, smart phones and scanners are likely to disappear from the digital toolbox.