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2024 UTAC events agenda

China: UTAC and CAERI signed strategic cooperation agreement.

On September 22nd, the signing ceremony for strategic cooperation between UTAC and China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd (CAERI) was held in Beijing.

Consortium on adverse weather conditions

UTAC is about to officially launch its next industrial consortium, accompanied by a dozen players from the international automotive ecosystem.

UTAC hosted an international Trade Delegation to the UK, organised by the DBT

UTAC were happy to host an international Trade Delegation to the UK, organised by the DBT (UK Department for Business and Trade).

UTAC and BLUEBINARIES signed a memorandum of understanding

UTAC and BlueBinaries announce today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to provide and position the two companies as end-to-end test solutions & services provider for mobility industry globally.

Evolution of eCall regulations in Saudi Arabia

On August 15, 2023, the Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) published a draft document for public consultation.

UTAC Millbrook is hosting the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle

UTAC Millbrook is hosting the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) exhibition, the UK’s leading event dedicated to electric mobility and bringing together the major players in this field.

New Battery Regulation

The New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 has been published on July 28th, 2023, and repeals Directive 2006/66/EC.

Renault chooses UTAC to develop their automotive sounds

As part of its electric mobility projects, Renault Group is developing the sounds of its future cars with the help of the artist Jean-Michel Jarre.

Cold environment tests at UTAC Ivalo this summer

Summer doesn’t mean the end of cold environment testing at UTAC Ivalo

UTAC at Auto Testing Expo China from 9 to 11 August

UTAC will be present at the Automotive Testing Expo China show, which will be held from 9 to 11 August in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳

UTAC is upgrading brake test rig for GTR 24

UTAC is upgrading their brake test rig and will soon be ready to carry out tests according to this new GTR 24.

Soft mobility: UTAC provides support for regulatory compliance

Small cars, quadricycles, electric bicycles, cargo bikes, scooters – over the last few years, many new ways of getting around have emerged. Voiturettes, quadricycles, vélos à assistance électrique, vélos cargos, trottinettes, depuis quelques années, de nombreux nouveaux moyens de déplacement apparaissent.

UTAC new Group Executive Committee

UTAC announces today its enlarged and international Group Executive Committee. This highly experienced and diverse executive committee is especially aligned to support the major growth areas in the global mobility industry.

UTAC and SMVIC strengthen their cooperation.

The Chinese test center SMVIC (Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification & Tech Innovation Center) has been co-approved as a Euro NCAP test facility.

Alfa Romeo Tribe Days at UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome

The 11th edition of Le Mans Classic was held on the 24 Hours circuit from 29 June to 02 July. It was an opportunity for visitors to admire the many vehicles on the track and in the area reserved for clubs, but also to celebrate historic anniversaries such as the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo.

ZF Group at Autodrome UTAC Linas-Monthléry

A look back at the days of 5 and 6 July, during which UTAC welcomed the ZF Group to the UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome.

UTAC Challenge 2023

The 2023 edition of the UTAC Challenge – Mobility of the Future took place on May 10 at our TEQMO facilities in Montlhéry.

UTAC WORKS WITH GUIDE-GNSS TO CALIBRATE GNSS/INS TYPE RT NAVIGATION SYSTEMS.

[TECHDAY] Save the date!

UTAC, Dewesoft, Panasonic and Ipetronik are joining forces to welcome you to the heart of the UTAC Mortefontaine test centre for a new Tech-Day dedicated to Electric Vehicle Measurement Tests on 14 September 2023.

UTAC HAS JUST OBTAINED ISO 45001 ACCREDITATION FROM COFRAC

APPOINTMENT OF FRANÇOIS MINNE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR FOR OEMS

François Minne will strengthen the Sales & Marketing department to manage the sales team for all the OEMs’ activities in the EMEA region and implement the action plans dedicated to car manufacturers, commercial and industrial vehicle manufacturers (trucks, buses), petrochemical players and tyre manufacturers

GCK Mobility tested hydrogen buses at CEM Laboratory of UTAC Linas-Montlhéry

AI : UTAC OPENS DOORS TO EUROPEAN START-UPS

UTAC supports mobility projects in the United States

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a proposed regulation governing the implementation of active emergency braking systems (AEBS) for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

To support their customers in the introduction of these new regulations, UTAC teams are putting their specific expertise in US regulations at the service of all US-bound mobility projects.

Les Coupes Auto Legende

On the weekend of 14 and 15 October 2023 the Autodrome de UTAC Linas-Montlhéry will be hosting a new event: The Coupe Auto Légende! ✨

UTAC launches its Cyberlab

In order to meet the new mobility challenges facing car manufacturers, automotive suppliers and all those involved in mobility solutions (car, motorbike, droid), UTAC has set up a laboratory, the Cyberlab, offering tests for vehicle approval in line with the UNR155 standard.

The Battery Show Europe, Stuttgart 🇩🇪

UTAC is exhibiting at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart 🇩🇪 from 23-25 May to present our battery testing services for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Challenge UTAC

Last Wednesday was held at the UTAC Autodrome Linas-Montlhéry circuit, the final of the UTAC Challenge.

For this 2nd edition, the UTAC Challenge brought together 11 schools divided into 13 groups of students and a group of professionals.

Podiums are unveiled right here.

Tomorrow’s Fuels

“Carbon-neutral fuels are fuels whose entire life cycle has zero CO2 emissions, i.e. from production to use, including transport and storage.

In practice, these are often e-fuels, which are synthetic fuels made from green H2 (dihydrogen), from renewable electricity and from CO2 capture. […]”

Elodie Collot, Environment Regulation Senior Expert UTAC

Morocco Mobility & Automotive Centre: a global offer of chassis development

Morocco Mobility & Automotive Centre: a global offer of chassis development (suspensions, steering, braking and tyres) proposed by FEV Group, combined with complete validations provided by UTAC.

Cafe Racer Festival 2023

The vintage and classic enthusiasts’ paradise? Cafe Racer Festival of course!

UTAC Way Awards

🇬🇧 At UTAC, our values are built on nearly 100 years of history.

More than words, they are the key elements that drive and unite our teams towards our common goal of success.

 World Day for Safety and Health at Work

AUTOMOTO at UTAC Mortefontaine

UTAC REINFORCES ITS GOVERNANCE

UTAC announces a new Group governance structure to meet the dynamic challenges in the global automotive market and broader mobility ecosystem.

Commercial Vehicle Show (CVS)

🇬🇧 UTAC will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (CVS), from 18 to 20 April in Birmingham, UK, on its stand 5D74.

WP29 189th session – Consolidated texts available on RACE Online

The 189th session of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, WP29, held from 7 to 9 March 2023, consolidated a number of texts, including:

The 4th series of amendments to Regulation N°117 concerning the approval of tyres with :

APPOINTMENT OF VIRGINIE BOUTROS AS EMEA SALES DIRECTOR NEW BUSINESS

SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

UTAC, a leading group in the fields of vehicle testing solutions and systems, automotive type approval, connected and electric vehicles, announces the appointment of Virginie Boutros as EMEA Sales Director New Business. Virginie Boutros has joined the Sales & Marketing department to manage the sales team for all the group’s activities in the EMEA region and to implement the action plans dedicated to the automotive sector, new business, non-automotive type approval, certification and events.
Based at à UTAC Linas-Montlhéry, Virginie reports to Anis Tebib, Vice-President Sales & Marketing.

Acoustic tests of drones

🎤 Just like land vehicles, drones can cause noise pollution and these devices must be checked.

📌 UTAC is putting all its expertise into the field of acoustic testing and has just finalised the first test report using the acoustic power measurement method for the Parrot company.

A new partner for UTAC Challenge

[…] The UTAC Challenge represents an incredible opportunity for Mobilians: it is the first challenge dedicated to the future of vehicles in Europe!
This is a unique opportunity to promote innovation in the field of tomorrow’s vehicles and to increase students’ sensitivity to the problems of vehicle design and development! […]

Enforce Tac 2023

ℹ️ Enforce Tac is a trade fair for law enforcement, security, and tactical solutions. Exhibitors present the latest innovations in security and vehicle technology.

Our branch, UTAC Special Vehicles, will be displaying a left hand drive armoured SKODA Superb, so come to the stand to find out more about this product and other civilian armoured vehicles, including the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series

YOUNGTIMERS Festival 2023

In 2023, we are using colours, simple shapes, and above all, a beautiful youngtimer: the Peugeot 205.

Vincent Duhen, who created the poster and is the graphic designer for Youngtimers magazine, answers our questions. 👉🏻

UTAC at Future Propulsion Conference on 1 and 2 March.

UTAC will be present at the Future Propulsion Conference in Solihull, UK, on 1 and 2 March. This annual event brings together industry and academic experts in the field of powertrain development to discuss the challenges of the next ten years.With ever more stringent emissions regulations, the need to develop and implement new technologies continues to grow. […]

📍 Stand N.44
📅 1 and 2 March 2023
🇬🇧 National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, UK
🔗 https://fpc-event.co.uk/