From July 2022, amended regulations concerning the use of new obligatory safety systems in different kinds of cars will come into force in the area of the European Union. The updating comprising as many as 30 amendments is objected chiefly to improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians on roads. How can the car manufacturers prepare for the upcoming changes?
There is no doubt today that all cars must be fitted with seats featuring belts and head restraints. However, we may not be aware of the evolution this element has undergone over recent decades. With the development of motoring and regulation, safety and comfort requirements have increased considerably and car seats have gained new functions that no one even thought of before.
Electric and combustion cars in winter conditions – what to look out for?
Discharging batteries, freezing fluids or scraping windscreens of frost are the daily routine of all drivers in winter. A period of sub-zero temperatures is demanding for both internal combustion engine cars and electric cars. Will either of these two drive types perform better in winter conditions?
Hybrid cars are growing in popularity in Europe, as evidenced by the fact that as many as half a million hybrid vehicles were sold in the first half of 2021 alone. During urban driving, they operate mainly in electric mode, which is economical and environmentally friendly. But is their operation equally beneficial in winter?
The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant impact on the functioning of many important sectors of the global economy, such as the automotive industry, among others. In addition to short-term negative effects such as disrupted supply chains and slowed production, the pandemic has also resulted in some long-term and, counterintuitively, even positive changes in some of the automotive industry’s development directions.
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