Supply Bottlenecks threaten Global Trade
Empty supermarket shelves in the UK, Europe-wide supply bottlenecks for everything from refrigerators to notebooks and PC components, delivery times of 10 to 18 months for new cars from German premium manufacturers or custom-made bicycles – global commodity trading has come to a standstill. For many reasons.
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China wants to be climate-neutral by 2060, while the USA, Canada, and the EU are aiming for it as early as 2050. According to the plans of many governments worldwide, hydrogen will play an important role in this endeavor. For the greatest possible sustainability, however, the flammable gas needs to be “green” – i.e. produced from renewable energies such as the sun, water, or wind. DEKRA also sees a lot of potential in “H2”, as the chemical symbol for hydrogen is spelled, in terms of mobility, industry, and buildings.
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Retrofitting: From Old to New
There are always options for achieving sustainability in vehicle fleets. Converting older diesel trucks to electric drives is like dipping them into the fountain of youth, and can save operators a lot of money. Suppliers of technological updates offer specialized electric kits that can be adapted to customers’ needs in terms of range and payload.
Race to the Data Cloud
In the future, will cars come from the cloud? The huge volume of data in production and operations require new solutions for data management. Internet giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are standing at the ready with their services. Car manufacturers are racing to find the best positions in the data cloud.
Charging E-Cars Worldwide
Electromobility is gaining momentum. The number of registrations is exploding on all continents as more charging options continue to emerge. As expected, China and the USA have the greatest number of electric vehicles cruising their roads. Only a closer look at the number of e-cars per million inhabitants reveals the true e-champion: Norway.
Wind Energy – The Heavenly Resource
In fairy tales of old, wind is considered a heavenly child, but in times of climate change it’s becoming an indispensable resource. Europe, it has long been clear, needs more wind energy. But how can this potential best be harnessed? On land or at sea?DEKRA solutions has taken a closer look at current technologies and projects.
Artificial Intelligence: Smart and Self-learning
Artificial intelligence does amazing things in many different areas – from quality control in manufacturing to diagnosing skin cancer. Testing and certification is an absolute prerequisite for low-risk operation of relevant systems. And a company like DEKRA plays a key role.
Tuning – What is Possible?
For many car tuners, off-the-shelf car models are just the raw material they use to execute their technological and artistic visions. To do so, the accessories market offers a cornucopia of possibilities with spoilers, chassis, rims, and steering wheels. We asked DEKRA expert Carsten Debler what tuners must consider today.
High-Tech on the Fields
The agricultural industry is rushing into digitization with giant strides. Agricultural machinery manufacturers in particular are demonstrating an ingenuity with digital high-tech that even the automotive industry could learn from. DEKRA solutions took a closer look at the current trends in crop farming.
On the Safe Side with Snowchains
If you drive your car exclusively on flat ground during the cold season, you can get by on winter tires. In steeper terrain, a set of snow chains must be included in your winter gear to make sure the vehicle doesn’t get stuck on the road in snow and ice. We took a closer look […]
New Solutions for City Logistics
An impending delivery collapse is threatening many city centers in Europe. E-commerce is revving up at an ever-increasing rate, causing deliveries of parcels and groceries to shoot through the roof in some places. It’s high time for efficient solutions in city logistics. But which approaches could actually help?
Tire Technology: Running out of Air
The electric drive is challenging automotive certainties. Obviously, electric cars currently still run on round tires filled with air. But it’s becoming apparent that electric cars will need new footwear. And that they might even manage entirely without air. We asked DEKRA tire experts about the newest tire trends.
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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.
