Oct 14, 2026Mobility Stories
Event Data Recorder: A Black Box for Your Car?
The Event Data Recorder helps our DEKRA accident analysts in their work. But does it store the key data from an accident like the black box used in aircraft?
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Articles about the automotive industry
The automotive industry is constantly evolving.
New technology, changing requirements and new ways of looking at mobility are affecting both the vehicles we drive and the industry as a whole.
Here we collect articles, knowledge and insights about the automotive industry – from vehicle technology, safety and inspection to electrification, digitalization and the mobility of the future. Take part in current topics, new perspectives and developments that shape today's and tomorrow's automotive industry.
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Apr 11, 2025Transport & Traffic / Sustainability Stories / Transportation and logistics / Vehicle & Engineering / Industrial Inspection / Vehicle Technology / Advisory Services / Environment / Innovation / Industrial / Sustainability
Material fatigue in Västtrafik's tram fleet – a rail safety ch...
Västtrafik AB is the regional public transport authority owned by the Västra Götaland Regional Council. Its fleet of M32 trams in Gothenburg has been in operation...
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Jan 31, 2024Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility
We unveil 12 myths about EV batteries
In today's rapidly evolving automotive industry, EVs lead the way in a transformative shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. Despite…
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Oct 30, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility Stories / Mobility
Electric car – efficient under the hood
If it were just a matter of aesthetics, an e-motor could hardly compete against the elegance of a six-cylinder. Since it’s basically comprised of compact housing...
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Sep 25, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Environment / Innovation / Mobility Stories / Sustainability / Mobility
"100% is not bad, given that the car has a few years on it"
Meet Per-Arne Hallin from Gothenburg, the first private customer in Sweden to undergo DEKRA's battery test for electric cars. We reached out to him to learn about...
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Sep 18, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle Technology / Environment / Innovation / Mobility Stories / Sustainability / Mobility
Innovative solutions for greener electric car batteries
Lithium-ion batteries currently contribute significantly to the emissions of electric vehicles. How can we reduce the environmental impact of batteries and...
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Sep 05, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Accidents / Safety on the road / Mobility Stories / Mobility
Safety of an electric car in practice
With the increasing number of electric cars on the road, some concerns have arisen regarding their safety. Are electric cars crashworthy? And what about the risk...
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Sep 05, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility Stories / Mobility
How electric car batteries differ in performance across types
Today, new electric cars are equipped with various types of lithium batteries depending on their intended use. Price, quality, and range are three important...
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Aug 17, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Innovation / Mobility Stories / Mobility
"We'll soon see diverse electric car customer segments."
In 2022, EVs surpassed fossil-fuel cars for the first time in new car sales in Sweden. However, for electric vehicles to become widely adopted, lower prices..
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Aug 14, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility Stories / Mobility
How eco-friendly is the electric car, really?
There are currently divided opinions regarding the environmental impact of electric cars. A significant part of the debate revolves around the substantial carbon...
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Aug 09, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility Stories / Mobility
How to make the best use of your electric car
As a new electric car owner, you may have many questions. But you can rest assured. We provide you with practical tips and advice for your new life with...
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Aug 04, 2023Automotive / E-Mobility / Automotive Industry / Vehicle & Engineering / Vehicle Technology / Mobility Stories / Mobility
The electric car - an increasingly common sight on our roads
The demographic of those who choose to purchase and use EVs has changed over the past few years. While initially it was mostly companies driving electrical...
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