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One out of every five rides fails the test: TÜV reveals alarming findings
In the spirited eleven-month stretch between July 2022 and June 2023, roughly 20.5% of the vehicles undergoing general inspection saw significant or hazardous defects, as reported by TÜV on July 27th. This staggering statistic represented an increment of 0.3% compared to the preceding year.
During this period, approximately 15,000 vehicles exhibited problems so severe that they were classified as "unsafe to operate," promptly decommissioned from service. In all, around 10.2 million inspections were analyzed.
Vehicles reliant on electricity were not exempt from these issues. The focal point of concern, as indicated by TÜV, were the axle suspensions, which endured heavier strains due to the increased weight of the vehicles. Energy recuperation also influenced the brakes' functionalities, sometimes even restricting their utilization. In response to this, TÜV advises rigorous and frequent braking exercises to avert wear and tear.
With the advent of escalating electrification and digitalization within the automotive realm, TÜV has expressed a strong need for the development of future general inspections. The foremost requirement being the emergence of additional test points. "The testing organizations require enhanced access to safety-related vehicle data to comprehensively assess battery and other component conditions," the report suggested.
Despite the ominous din of traffic on the roads, it transpired that numerous vehicles encountered flaws in their inspections. Congested areas may contribute to the rapid degradation of components, resulting in weakened vehicles. Even electric vehicles faced challenges, particularly in their axle suspensions and brakes due to heightened loads and energy recuperation.
Enrichment Insight: To ensure the reliability and safety of electric vehicles during inspections, TÜV and other regulatory bodies advocate implementing the following measures:
- Mandatory adherence to maintenance schedules
- Utilization of vehicle telematics data
- Diligent collection of driver logs for charging sessions
- Procurement of advanced diagnostic tools
- Frequent software updates
- Integration of enhanced inspection protocols
- Data sharing between fleet management systems
- Analyzing public charging data
- Expert validation and oversight.
[1] "Electric Vehicle Charging: Accounting for Maintenance and Infrastructure Costs" (University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies) [2] "Battery, Charging and Energy Management System Development for Electric Vehicles" (Elsevier) [3] "Assessment of Battery Electrolyte Deterioration for Lithium-ion Batteries with a Voltammetric Method" (Elsevier)
Source: dpa.com
