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We are getting ready for the last L-vehicle measurement campaign in Barcelona - and YOU can join them! Meet us on 1️⃣5️⃣ October to for our next stakeholder event: 🏍 Visit our live measurement campaign. 📜 Learn about urban, regional and national L-vehicle pollution mitigation policies. 🗣 Exchange with our experts in an informal way. ✍ Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/e28UAGGx

⚙️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 After replacing brake pads or discs, mechanics recommend cautious braking for the first few hundred miles. They may suggest a "𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻" process involving gradual stops on a quiet road. This removes imperfections, ensuring uniform contact between pad and disc. Once complete, you'll experience improved brake feel, smoother performance, and reduced noise. Proper bedding in results in consistent braking without grabbing or uneven wear. However, this process takes time. What if you are replacing the brakes on a race car, a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 that is going to be used for a track day or a 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 being developed on a proving ground? These are times when using the controlled environment of a brake dynamometer to bed in brake pads is essential. 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼. Spare, "matched" sets are ready should they need replacement, and the driver will have the confidence that comes from better and more reliable stopping power during the race. Correctly bedded brakes don't just perform better, they wear more evenly, are less prone to glazing and fade so are less likely fail at a critical moment. It even extends the life of your brake components. Unlike on-road bedding, the consistent conditions delivered by a brake dynamometer removes external variables such as weather or inconsistent brake applications and provides detailed feedback on braking performance, allowing engineers to make informed decisions on component selection and to make system adjustments to ensure peak braking performance. IDIADA's brake development team in Nuneaton can help with brake bedding and performance testing for passenger cars, racing cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. For details contact 👉🏽 Jack Turton, Test Coordinator - UK, info@idiada.com 💬 Join IDIADA’s UK LinkedIn Group to to keep updated on the latest industry trends and insights in the automotive world, with a focus on the unique developments happening in the UK: https://lnkd.in/dQRDtBv5 #ApplusIDIADA #Automotive #Engineering #Innovation #UKIndustry #VehicleTesting #BrakeComponentTesting

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀+ 𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗔’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ⚡🔋 We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Battery Safety Lab, which enhances our testing and validation capabilities. The facility spans over 2,000 square meters and is dedicated to battery abuse testing, designed to ensure high safety and performance standards for battery systems. Applus+ IDIADA's lab is equipped to perform various abuse tests, including: ✅ Over-heating ✅ Thermal propagation ✅ Fire resistance ✅ Drop tests ✅ Nail penetration The facility features safety measures such as gas scrubbing and water treatment systems to manage testing challenges. This laboratory supports our comprehensive battery engineering services, encompassing cell selection and integration through to full system validation. Our services include virtual development, aging and performance testing, and benchmarking analysis. 📰 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehriymDa 📧 For more information on our Battery Safety Lab testing services, please contact us at 👉 info@idiada.com #ApplusIDIADA #Automotive #Powertrain #BatterySystems #BatterySafety #BatteryTesting #EV #HEV #PHEV #ElectricVehicle

Following recent announcements together with VI-grade, we are excited to share that our validated vehicle models are now available in VI-CarRealTime. Check out the whole news here: https://lnkd.in/d4t3Mc28

𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗔'𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗔𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 We're excited to showcase one of our #NVH testing facilities at Applus+ IDIADA our semi-anechoic chamber. This advanced chamber is a cornerstone of our Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) testing capabilities, designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Here's what makes our facility stand out: 🔹𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: Accommodates a wide range of vehicles, from motorbikes and compact light mobility vehicles to large commercial ones. 🔹𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Ensures accurate and reliable acoustic data collection. 🔹𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: From exterior noise development to powertrain NVH optimization. 🔹𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Provides an ideal environment for isolating and analyzing vehicle noise sources. Our semi-anechoic chamber plays a crucial role in helping our clients develop quieter, more refined vehicles and meet stringent noise regulations worldwide. Whether it's fine-tuning the whisper-quiet operation of electric vehicles or optimizing the sound character of high-performance engines, our facility is up to the task. At IDIADA, we're proud to be at the forefront of automotive acoustic testing, contributing to the future of mobility through advanced engineering solutions. Have you worked on NVH projects using semi-anechoic chambers? We'd love to hear about your experiences! For more information contact us at 👉🏽info@idiada.com #ApplusIDIADA #NVHTesting #SemiAnechoicChamber #VehicleAcoustics #AutomotiveInnovation #ElectricVehicles #AcousticTesting #MobilityFuture

#IRISHighlights September 2024 Edition is Now Available in the IRIS LinkedIn Group! 🌍   Discover the latest in global automotive regulations, including:  ✅ Updates on the European Commission's proposal to impose tariffs on battery electric vehicle imports from China  ✅ New UNECE Regulation to Prevent Pedal Misapplication and Improve Braking Efficiency in Electric Vehicles  ✅ Proposed USA Rule for Pedestrian Head Protection in Vehicle Design - FMVSS 228  ✅ An Update on Australia's Euro 6d Equivalent Emission Standard   💬 Join IDIADA’s Regulatory Information System LinkedIn Group to explore all the latest in automotive regulations: https://lnkd.in/dfyG_3Ze For in-depth insights, read the full articles in the IRIS Regulatory Monitoring Reports service and stay ahead with the latest in global compliance and homologation.   ℹ️ For more information, contact us at 👉🏽 iris@idiada.com https://lnkd.in/dBniA-At #irishighlights #electricvehicle #brakes #emissions #euro6

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🚘 Ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of vehicles in the diverse conditions across North America is critical for automakers. At Applus+ IDIADA, we offer specialized facilities and expertise to tackle this challenge head-on. Our state-of-the-art corrosion test facilities (Adelanto, California) include climatic chambers and advanced spray rigs that simulate harsh environments through exposing vehicles to intense salt fog. We also utilize dedicated fatigue test tracks designed to accelerate the development of cracks and material failures, providing early detection of potential durability issues. 🛣️ For comprehensive Field Operational Testing (FOT), our engineers meticulously define real-world routes. This ensures vehicles are validated under a wide range of representative driving conditions. Our permanent testing bases and local resources allow us to perform FOT programs in Canada, U.S. and Mexico simultaneously . Our complete vehicle durability evaluation combines accelerated structural testing on proving grounds with real-world driving across these routes in both challenging winter and scorching summer weather. This full lifecycle approach uncovers potential problems early in the development process. With cutting-edge facilities and deep expertise, Applus+ IDIADA is a trusted partner for automakers seeking to validate the long-term durability and reliability of their vehicles for the U.S. market. #ApplusIDIADA #VehicleTesting #FOT #Durability #ReliabilityTesting #ActiveSafety

Applus+ IDIADA vehicle models are now available in VI-CarRealTime. Check out the whole news here: https://lnkd.in/d4t3Mc28

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀+ 𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀⁣ ⁣ IDIADA Mexico has been officially approved by the Dirección General de Normas (DGN) to operate as an inspection unit for safety devices of light motor vehicles, in compliance with 𝗡𝗢𝗠-𝟭𝟵𝟰-𝗦𝗘-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭.⁣ ⁣ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝘁𝗼…⁣ ✅ Conduct inspections on safety devices for light motor vehicles⁣ ✅ Assist manufacturers in obtaining conformity reports required for Mexico homologation⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?⁣ 🔹 Streamlined process for vehicle manufacturers seeking Mexico homologation⁣ 🔹 Expert support in meeting NOM-194-SE-2021 requirements⁣ 🔹 Reliable and efficient inspection services⁣ ⁣ At Applus+ IDIADA, we aim to enhance vehicle safety and support our clients in meeting regulatory standards. This approval reinforces our position as a trusted partner in the automotive industry.⁣ ⁣ 📧 For assistance with Mexico homologation or questions about the inspection process, please contact our team at info@idiada.com ⁣ ⁣ #ApplusIDIADA #IDIADANorthAmerica #IDIADAMexico #Automotive #Homologation #VehicleInspection #Safety #NOM194SE2021 ⁣

📅 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀   In September, several key regulatory changes were introduced globally, impacting the automotive industry. IRIS, Applus IDIADA’s knowledge management service, continuously monitors, analyzes, and consolidates these developments into a comprehensive knowledge base. Subscribers receive personalized, automatic notifications on relevant regulatory changes tailored to their specific needs. Some highlights from last month: 🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 - 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have proposed a new rule (FMVSS 228) to improve pedestrian head protection in side-impact collisions. This regulation, based on Global Technical Regulation No. 9, applies to M and N category vehicles. It is expected to take effect two years after its official publication.   🇨🇳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 (𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻) - 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Taiwan’s Vehicle Safety Certification Center (VSCC) has released a new Technical Regulation on Pedestrian Safety, aligned with the UN R.127 02 series. The regulation will be mandatory for M1 and N1 category vehicles, starting from July 1, 2025, for new types, and from January 1, 2028, for newly registered vehicles.   🇦🇺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 - 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝟲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 Australia is progressing on emission controls with the adoption of a Euro 6d-equivalent standard. The new standard will include test procedures, emission limits, real-world driving tests, OBD requirements, and energy consumption measures, and will apply to new vehicle models starting December 1, 2025.   💬 Join the 𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to stay updated on the latest automotive regulations: https://lnkd.in/dfyG_3Ze 💡 Gain deeper insights with the IRIS Regulatory Monitoring Reports Service, offering customized updates on upcoming regulatory changes based on regions and vehicle categories. 🔗 Learn more about IRIS on our new IDIADA e-commerce platform: https://lnkd.in/duw2x_Qb 📧 Contact IRIS: iris@idiada.com