100 ans de l'Autodrome UTAC de Linas-Montlhéry 🎉
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On September 3, the BNA – Bureau de Normalisation de l’Automobile (UTAC Group) – Office of automotive standardization – have moved to the prestigious offices of the Comité des Constructeurs Français d’Automobiles (CCFA) in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe.
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The iconic American brand called on UTAC’s expertise to go through homologation tests for the young rider versions of its two iconic FatBob and Roadglide models equipped with the Twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
UTAC is participating in a preparatory research project for the future evolution of EMC regulations. This project is carried out on behalf of the European Commission Laboratory, also called Joint Research Center.
The INCIT-EV project is an innovative European project that explores new charging infrastructure and associated business models, to improve the experience of electric vehicle users. UTAC brought its expertise for inductive charging.
The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, also known as WP.29, is a working party of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
At a time when cybersecurity occupies a paramount place on the agendas of automotive sector companies, two industry leaders, DNV and UTAC, have sealed a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive solutions to their respective clients.
The edition of the 2024 UTAC Challenge was held at the end of May at the UTAC test center in Linas-Montlhéry. After a day of competition between 12 student teams, the winners were revealed.
The European regulation which governs emissions from light and heavy vehicles was published last month. This regulation, called Euro 7, should be the last major step before the ban on the sale of light vehicles with thermal engines planned for 2035.
Cybersecurity is a key element when it comes to developing and commercializing softwares for vehicles and UTAC can help you with it !
UTAC had the honor to receive the visit of Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland.
The TECH Day Measurements is a day which aims to bring together players in the automotive ecosystem around a community of experts and speakers from large industrial groups to present innovative measurement methods for the vehicles of the future.
For the second year, the French Magazine Les Échos, in partnership with Statista, published the 2024 Innovation Leaders ranking, in which UTAC is recognised.
Following two new European regulation called “Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning” and “Advanced Driver Distraction Warning”, UTAC now offers a full range of services to help its customers with this new regulatory framework.
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and can affect any business, structure or administration. These types of attacks are catastrophic for an industry, with the consequences of paralysing computer applications and systems, slowing down or even halting production chains, and therefore significant or even colossal financial losses.
The UTAC challenge is a competition between universities dedicated to the mobility of the future. The 2024 edition will take place on May 23 at the UTAC site in Linas-Montlhéry and has the theme: “The mobility of the future”.
UTAC colleagues are not only experts regarding mobility, they can also help their community. Have a look at Julie Scarpa’s commitment to help abused women.
The UTAC italian team will enable the company to develop its transalpine activities and be in line with the strategy of proximity to its existing customers. UTAC Italy will focus on homologation and durability.
UTAC is delighted to announce today the appointment of Laurent Verhelst as Group Chief Financial Officer. Laurent Verhelst joins the UTAC Executive Committee and reports to Connor McCormack, CEO.
22nd April is Earth Day. UTAC is focusing this year on biodiversity and across our various sites, initiatives are emerging, demonstrating UTAC’s commitment in this area. There are multiple projects, from the restoration of natural habitats to the protection of endangered species.
Driver distraction – looking at the landscape or at a mobile phone, for example – is a major factor in accidents, accounting for around 20% of all accidents in Europe. The European authorities have therefore defined a new set of regulations entitled “Advanced Driver Distraction Warning” (ADDW).
To mark International Women’s Rights Day, UTAC Mortefontaine opened its doors to female influencers and drivers under the Car Lovers banner. UTAC instructors ran a variety of workshops on the flat, giving participants a wealth of hands-on experience: slalom, braking and acceleration.
At the UTAC Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory, we are proud to share another automotive success story!
We recently successfully completed ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) tests on a bus, demonstrating our commitment to innovation, road safety and the future of mobility.
UTAC Morocco was honoured to welcome Ned Curic – Chief Engineering Officer and CTO of Stellantis – and his team to our Moroccan Mobility & Automotive Test Center. This visit illustrates the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to developing advanced mobility solutions.
For companies studying how their winter tyres get worn in use, UTAC test teams offer a full service package including route planning, test vehicles, qualified drivers, tyre works, measurements and reporting.
To mark the centenary of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome, UTAC is launching the Festival du Centenaire on 12 and 13 October 2024.
The Retromobile Show, the place to be for car enthusiasts, continues until Sunday 4 February at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Visit UTAC in Hall 3 Stand 022 to discuss the centenary event and the programme for 2024.
Jaguar Land Rover reaffirms its trust in UTAC for the ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications of its European sites.
To support UTAC’s overall ambition to reduce carbon emissions produced by our company, the British facilities have contracted a 100% renewable power agreement.
On-Board Diagnostic systems are integral self-diagnostic tools embedded within vehicle computers, playing a pivotal role in monitoring components that might impact a vehicle’s environmental performance.
Valérie Maupin, Director of the BNA, was welcomed to the 1st WASIC conference organised in China in her capacity as head of the ISO/TC 22 “Road Vehicles” committee on the theme: “Focusing on the United Nations’ sustainable development objectives and the broad outlines of the development of automotive standardisation”.
Olivier Vincenot, a UTAC Colleague, is fostering Ukane, a puppy being trained to become a Guide Dog.
The government recently took decisive action to boost the sector, with the publication of three decrees on 24 October. These texts represent a major step forward in the transformation of internal combustion engine vehicles into more environmentally-friendly options, such as electric or hydrogen.
Launched by UTAC and under the aegis of the Société des Ingénieurs de l’Automobile (SIA), the UTAC Challenge is in no way a speed or consumption race: it is the very first European challenge dedicated to the automated and connected mobility of the future. The competition is open to student projects from universities, engineering schools and IUTs, as well as to start-ups.
In a world of rapidly evolving automotive technology, ensuring the reliability and durability of vehicles in extreme conditions is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
UTAC is proud to be working with GCK, a major player in carbon-free mobility, and its subsidiaries GCK Mobility and GCK Energy, to implement the hydrogen retrofit regulations.
UTAC, the first “Organisme Qualifié Agréé” (OQA) for the functional safety of on-board systems and for the security of a vehicle’s road behavior.
In a world where over 50% of the population resides in suburban or urban areas, combating noise pollution has become a major challenge for the mobility sector.
UTAC is thrilled to announce that the consortium dealing with the assessment of ADAS/AD performances under Adverse Weather Conditions is officially launched since October 24th 2023 !
On September 22nd, the signing ceremony for strategic cooperation between UTAC and China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd (CAERI) was held in Beijing.
UTAC is about to officially launch its next industrial consortium, accompanied by a dozen players from the international automotive ecosystem.
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 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.
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 (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.
The New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 has been published on July 28th, 2023, and repeals Directive 2006/66/EC.
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.
Summer doesn’t mean the end of cold environment testing at UTAC Ivalo
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 their brake test rig and will soon be ready to carry out tests according to this new GTR 24.
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 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.
The Chinese test center SMVIC (Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification & Tech Innovation Center) has been co-approved as a Euro NCAP test facility.
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.
A look back at the days of 5 and 6 July, during which UTAC welcomed the ZF Group to the UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome.
The 2023 edition of the UTAC Challenge – Mobility of the Future took place on May 10 at our TEQMO facilities in Montlhéry.
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.
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
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.
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! ✨
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.
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.
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.
“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 (suspensions, steering, braking and tyres) proposed by FEV Group, combined with complete validations provided by UTAC.
The vintage and classic enthusiasts’ paradise? Cafe Racer Festival of course!
🇬🇧 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.
UTAC announces a new Group governance structure to meet the dynamic challenges in the global automotive market and broader mobility ecosystem.
🇬🇧 UTAC will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (CVS), from 18 to 20 April in Birmingham, UK, on its stand 5D74.
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 :
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.
🎤 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.
[…] 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! […]
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
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 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/
