Behind the Stars: Understanding Vehicle Safety with
In this episode, Ben welcomes Carla to discuss her journey with ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program), celebrating its 30 years of leading vehicle safety. Carla shares her diverse background and explains how ANCAP operates in an independent, non-regulatory space to set benchmarks for vehicle safety.
The evolution of ANCAP from facing industry pushback to becoming an essential factor in car manufacturing and consumer decision-making is highlighted. The discussion covers everything from the importance of crash test dummies and various testing methodologies to the impact of advanced technologies like autonomous emergency braking and vehicle submergence capabilities.
Carla emphasizes the critical role of consumer awareness and how ANCAP uses social media to reach potential car buyers. The conversation also touches on the future of vehicle safety, including autonomous driving and post-crash technologies, and the integration of similar programs worldwide.
For more detailed information and resources, listeners are encouraged to visit ANCAP's comprehensive website and YouTube channel.
In this episode:
⦁ Carla's Background and ANCAP Involvement
⦁ ANCAP's Evolution and Achievements
⦁ Consumer Awareness and Safety Ratings
⦁ Global Safety Standards and Comparisons
⦁ Crash Test Dummies and Testing Methodology
⦁ Motorcycle Safety and Future Technologies
⦁ Challenges and Future of Vehicle Safety