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  Improving hybrid brake system feel through objective data analysis – Part 1 – an overview

  Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular as they offer many benefits such as lower emissions and reduced fuel costs. However, one of the key challenges that EV manufacturers face is how to ensure that the brake system of their vehicles provides a consistent and comfortable feel for drivers. This is especially important for hybrid systems that combine mechanical and regenerative braking, which can vary depending on the battery state, the friction level, and the driving conditions. 

  Tags: brake development electric vehicle Robots hybrid brake system brake feel

  22nd Nov 2023

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  XiL Testing: The end of prototype vehicle testing?

  With the adoption and continued growth of electrified powertrains and autonomy the automotive industry is in the middle of a profound transformation. Never before have manufacturers needed to develop so much new technology and it is driving the demand for a more efficient way of testing. At the forefront of this transformation is XiL testing (Everything-in-the-Loop), which encompasses Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL). In this latest blog post, Matt Dustan, AB Dynamics Director, Laboratory Test Systems explains what exactly XiL is and its potential to reduce the need for prototype vehicles, improve safety, and evaluate the interaction of interconnected systems.

  Tags: XiL everything-in-the-loop prototype Vehicle-in-the-loop driver-in-the-loop hardware-in-the-loop software-in-the-loop

  9th Nov 2023

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  NHTSA Proposes Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking: A Significant Step Towards Safer Roads

  In a recent announcement, the US federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a ground-breaking regulation that could have a transformative impact on road safety. NHTSA is advocating for all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States to be equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. 

  Tags: NHTSA AEB Road Safety GST collision avoidance

  3rd Jul 2023

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  Setting a global standard - the origins of the GST

  This year AB Dynamics and its sister company Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI) celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first sale of the Guided Soft Target (GST) surrogate vehicle target system. In this blog, DRI's Chief Engineer, Joseph Kelly, explains how the GST has set the global standard for 3D vehicle targets and has helped to revolutionise the testing and development of lifesaving ADAS technologies.

  Tags: ADAS ADAS targets Road Safety collision avoidance V2X GST

  22nd May 2023

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  The Impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on Truck Safety

  As the world becomes more and more reliant on commercial vehicles to move goods and materials, truck safety has become an increasingly important topic. In recent years, the development and implementation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have shown great promise in improving truck safety. In this blog post, Andrew Pick, Business Director of Track Test Systems at AB Dynamics, explores the impact of ADAS on truck safety and how Euro NCAP’s 2023 Safer Trucks initiative will impact the heavy vehicle sector.

  Tags: ADAS ADAS targets Truck safety Euro NCAP

  28th Apr 2023

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  V2X – a game-changing technology to improve road safety

  With the interest in connectivity and particularly Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology increasing in the automotive industry Andrew Pick, Business Director of Track Test Systems at AB Dynamics, explains what the technology is and how it can significantly improve road safety.  

  Tags: V2X ADAS ADAS targets SECUR Project

  31st Mar 2023