Bicycle Check: Do it Yourself

The first spring bike ride holds its own special charm. To ensure that both fun and safety don’t fall by the wayside, it’s worth checking the most important components before heading out. This requires a few tools and an hour of time. DEKRA expert Jochen Hof gives us the most important tips for cycling in spring.

How Corona Changes the World

Nothing has changed the world more quickly or profoundly in recent decades than Corona. We provide an overview of short- and long-term changes.

Learning in Virtual Worlds

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are playing increasingly important roles in corporate training and education. This not only enables a more sustainable transfer of knowledge, these innovative technologies also make compelling arguments when it comes to cost.

Sustainability: New Approaches to Plastics Recycling

For some time now, car manufacturers have been using recycled PET, for example from bottles, in the production of seat covers or cockpit parts. However, the possible applications are limited and safety-relevant or highly resilient components still must be manufactured using mineral oil as a resource. A pilot project of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) shows new opportunities.

Clean Air for the World

Breathing clean air can’t be taken for granted. In many parts of the world, people breathe polluted air. Our health is at stake if, for example, particulate matter or nitrogen dioxide enters our lungs. A need for action exists in many places.

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.

New Work: “Actively tackling opportunities”

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

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.

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.

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.