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Behind the scenes... 🔎 The V4SAFETY consortium is working on an overall methodology for prospective traffic safety assessments using simulations. This prospective safety assessment framework can handle many #safetymeasures, ranging from in-vehicle safety technology, and infrastructure solutions to regulations influencing road user behaviour. In #Europe, road accident numbers are decreasing, but the decrease is not as strong for accidents involving PTWs, compared to accidents involving other #vehicles. There is a need for technology support to inform drivers of oncoming PTWs and intervene in critical scenarios to prevent #accidents. This news item is about scenario-based #simulation. It demonstrates the potential benefits of a driver assistance system that can effectively prevent accidents in this specific scenario. Read more on our website ➡ https://lnkd.in/e5fGtAmn Special thanks to Alexandra Fries, from our project partner BMW Group, for the input. #visionzero #horizoneurope #bmw #womeninscience #roadsafety

BMW is involved in the European research project V4SAFETY project: Have a look at what we are doing and how we use the simulation tool openPASS and our Stochastic Cognitive Model 🔍 #vehiclesafety #safetyimpactassessment #scmdrivermodel #bmw

Awesome News! #Eaton's portfolio of solutions have expanded again with higher power fuses for electrified #CommercialVehicles. What is even better is that they have the capability to do testing for environmental, thermal shock chamber and vibration rig tests. See how these #Bussmannseries fuses can benefit your electrified commercial vehicles! #eMobility

Awesome News! #Eaton's portfolio of solutions have expanded again with higher power fuses for electrified #CommercialVehicles. What is even better is that they have the capability to do testing for environmental, thermal shock chamber and vibration rig tests. See how these #Bussmannseries fuses can benefit your electrified commercial vehicles! #eMobility

Awesome News! #Eaton's portfolio of solutions have expanded again with higher power fuses for electrified #CommercialVehicles. What is even better is that they have the capability to do testing for environmental, thermal shock chamber and vibration rig tests. See how these #Bussmannseries fuses can benefit your electrified commercial vehicles! #eMobility

What is the impact of a wet runway on V1 during takeoff? V1, or the takeoff decision speed, holds critical importance in aviation, especially on wet runways where safety considerations become paramount. This speed represents the point below which pilots can opt to abort the takeoff in the event of an engine failure or other major issues during the takeoff roll. Beyond V1, regulatory standards mandate that the takeoff must continue. Wet runways introduce challenges due to reduced braking action. Consequently, lowering V1 provides pilots with a more significant margin to brake and halt the aircraft in a rejected takeoff scenario. Reducing V1 in these conditions impacts takeoff performance in several key ways: 1. Increased Takeoff Distance: Wet runway conditions necessitate a higher engine failure speed assumption, meaning the aircraft must accelerate to the calculated rotation speed (VR) with one engine inoperative. Given the lower acceleration with a single engine, more distance is needed to reach the rotation speed. Consequently, this increases the overall takeoff distance required and extends the total field length needed for takeoff. 2. Reduced Accelerate-Stop Distance: Surprisingly, the accelerate-stop distance (the distance required to stop the aircraft) is reduced when compared to a takeoff on a dry runway under the same aircraft and external conditions. This is due to the expectation of engine failure at a lower speed on a wet runway. As a result, the aircraft has less acceleration and momentum when the pilot initiates braking to halt the aircraft. 3. Consideration of Reverse Thrust: Unlike dry runways, regulatory standards account for the use of reverse thrust on wet runways. This inclusion enhances the aircraft's stopping capability, as braking efficiency is diminished on a wet surface. 4. Lowered Screen Height: For takeoffs on wet runways, the screen height (obstacle clearance height) is reduced from 35 feet to 15 feet. This reduction minimizes the impact on the aircraft's payload-carrying capacity on wet runways. However, it's essential to note that there is a limit to how much V1 can be reduced, and this limit is dictated by VMCG, the minimum control speed with one engine inoperative. Going below this speed is unsafe because reduced airflow over the rudder makes it impossible to control the aircraft with one engine out. Therefore, this constraint places a limitation on how much V1 can be reduced to enhance takeoff performance on wet runways.

Minimize the risk of collisions and increase safety for all road users. Improved safety with Front Short Range Assist. #volvotrucks #volvotrucksaero #energyefficiency #aerodynamics

If you're a great fleet manager, then you'll want your employees to be safe, right? Vehicle maintenance and safety go hand in hand, especially during winter. Jaltest plays an important part in keeping vehicles running smoothly and avoiding downtime by offering thorough diagnostic capabilities, precise technical information, and different options for preventative maintenance. Its use is crucial to efficient and successful vehicle maintenance and management, particularly in commercial settings where vehicle uptime is critical. Don't let the cold weather leave your employees stranded; visit our blog for exclusive insights into maintaining your vehicles with Jaltest → https://lnkd.in/eqWyqcnr #VehicleSafety #EmployeeSafety #WinterDriving #JaltestDiagnostics

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Electric cars do not burn more often - but differently, says Dr. Sebastian Meerschiff, mobility expert at ERGO Mobility Solutions. More than a week after fire swept through the cargo ship Fremantle Highway carrying almost 4,000 cars in the North Sea, the crippled ship has been towed into port in the north-east of the Netherlands. But what could have caused the fire in the first place? Why is it that vehicle fires have become more challenging in recent years – but across all drive types? Is it true that the fire risk posed by electric vehicles is not greater than that posed by internal combustion vehicles? And what does all that mean for the potential danger and future transport of electric and hybrid vehicles? On //next, Sebastian Meerschiff provides an overview of the current studies and findings. One of his conclusions is that even if current studies do not show that electric vehicles burn more frequently than classic petrol or diesel models, this does not mean that there is no need for action. In particular, there is a need to respond to the different nature of the fires. This includes the installation of suitable extinguishing methods or the appropriate training of fire brigade personnel. Read more on //next: https://lnkd.in/emvXfgV9 #electriccars #emobility #newmobility