The expert organization Dekra and the vehicle manufacturer Windrose have announced a collaboration that will span four continents. The goal: to work together on aspects of safety in electrified and automated transport systems.
Battery Tests
The aim is to set high standards for battery performance and the reduction of fire risks, ensure the safe and reliable operation of energy storage systems, and contribute
to improving safety in electromobility. Vehicle safety tests and evaluations are intended to serve consumer protection by complying with NCAP ratings and other industry standards, it is stated. Additionally, the Dekra procedure for determining the state of health of drive batteries is also to be applied to electrically powered trucks.
ADAS and V2X
Regarding automation, Dekra and Windrose claim they also want to
join forces to improve the reliability of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and increase road safety through testing and validations. The collaboration will also focus on the further development of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connectivity - for seamless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users, according to the reports.
Safe Mobility
Windrose is present in Europe, North America (Michigan), Oceania (New Zealand), and Asia
(China) and aims to utilize the global Dekra network to meet regional and international safety standards. The introduction of safe and sustainable mobility solutions worldwide is to be accelerated. Furthermore, the joint goal is to advance harmonized safety standards in various markets through close collaboration with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and industry players and to implement advances in electrification and automation on a
