Infineon Technologies has launched the PSoC 4 High Voltage Precision Analog (HVPA) 144K microcontroller, designed to cater to the automotive battery management sector. Unveiled on May 3, 2024, the new microcontroller integrates high-precision analog and high-voltage subsystems on a single chip. The solution aims to target the critical need for monitoring and managing automotive 12V lead-acid batteries, essential for powering vehicle electrical systems. The PSoC 4 HVPA 144K is ISO 26262 compliant, ensuring compact and secure intelligent battery sensing and management in modern ve ..read more

Chemical specialist SABIC has presented test results that demonstrate the potential of thermoplastic-based thermal runaway barrier solutions to help prevent fire spread within electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Visitors to SABIC’s booth at the NPE2024: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida, this week are able to see the tested thermoplastic battery module box, which is on display in an area of the show dedicated to the BlueHero initiative supporting the automotive industry’s transition to electric power and a low-carbon future. Various EV battery components made with SABIC’s materials, including ..read more

measX, a specialist in test bench technology and test data management, has introduced evaluation software tailored for pedestrian protection. The X-Pedpro software consolidates measX’s knowledge of assessing pedestrian protection tests into a single tool to simplify the entire test process. In the tests to protect unprotected road users, head and leg impactors are shot at the front of the vehicle to determine the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The aim is to identify measures that will help to reduce the severity of the consequences of an accident in the event of a human-vehicle c ..read more

With less than two months to go until Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2024 gets underway in Stuttgart, Germany, the shortlisted nominations for this year’s Automotive Testing Technology International Awards have been revealed. Following the introduction of two new categories, the 2024 awards demonstrate a clear focus on new-energy vehicle powertrain development and ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing, as well as new software technologies to augment hardware analysis systems or, in some cases, entirely eliminate the need for physical testing — all underscored by the need for more and better conn ..read more

The European edition of the world’s largest automotive testing technology exhibition is back next month, making its grand return to Stuttgart in June. Automotive Testing Expo has firmly established itself as the go-to event for all things related to test and validation technologies, spanning from prototype to production. It’s the ultimate showcase for advancements in durability, reliability, quality and safety, as well as the development of next-gen powertrains and AV systems. This June, Messe Stuttgart in Germany will play host to everything you need to propel car development forward and eli ..read more

Reducing unwanted radar reflections during calibration eliminates distortions and leads to more precise test signal readings, explains Pawel Wegrzyniak, technical lead at Laird Performance Materials.  The stakes have never been higher in achieving greater accuracy in ADAS calibration. Too often, precise testing of ADAS radar systems is hampered by a failure to adequately absorb incident signals that can arise in calibration environments. In roadway situations, false positive or false negative readings from radar sensors, the result of unwanted reflections or distorted signals, can le ..read more

inTEST Corporation, a supplier of test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in sectors that include automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security and semiconductors, has introduced its latest benchtop temperature test system for electronics and semiconductor thermal testing. The company says that the Temptronic RapidTemp BT28 ThermoStream is a portable, compact system designed to deliver clean, dry air for precision temperature testing or conditioning of electronics and materials, with a broad temperature range, high accuracy and rapid t ..read more

Automotive test solution supplier AB Dynamics has automated Euro NCAP’s new 2024 Assisted Driving tests through test groups in the latest version of its Robot Controller (RC) software, aiming to reduce the workload for OEMs and test houses. Euro NCAP’s 2024 Assisted Driving Grading is designed to provide users with data on the performance of assisted driving systems to enable better-informed purchasing decisions. “With its updated rating system, Euro NCAP is aiming to take the ambiguity out of the capability and performance of assisted driving technologies,” said Leo Evans, lead engineer at AB ..read more

Apollo Tyres and NATRAX have partnered to establish first-of-its-kind test track in India for validating tires for electric vehicles (EVs). The new facility will enable EV manufacturers to assess the cut and chip resistance of their tires. NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) is an automotive testing and certification center under NATRiP, a flagship project of the Ministry of Heavy Industries through the Government of India’s Automotive Mission Plan. The evaluation of cut and chip resistance is important for EVs due to their unique characteristics, such as regenerative braking and high-sp ..read more

The new BMW X3 is undergoing final chassis control and driver assistance systems tuning at the BMW Group test center in Miramas, France. This development phase is to optimise handling and performance. Throughout the testing process, the X3 has undergone evaluation in various conditions, including snow, ice, extreme heat and off-road terrain, and the vehicle’s suitability for everyday use was tested in urban traffic, country roads, highways and race tracks. Engineers are using the test track at Miramas – various course layouts, including asphalt, slalom and off-road tracks – to refine the driv ..read more