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management system while providing crucial support To enhance public understanding of Taiwan’s
for domestic R&D and innovation. By enhancing vehicle safety initiatives, the 2024 Taiwan New
testing capabilities and certification standards, Car Safety Assessment Forum was held at the
the initiative seeks to boost the international GIS MOTC Convention Center. Chaired by Former
competitiveness of Taiwan’s tire industry, positioning Minister of Transportation and Communications,
it as a key player in the global push for sustainable Li Meng-Yen, the event featured Dr. Michiel van
mobility solutions. Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, who
participated in discussions aimed at fostering
Starting July 7, 2024, all new cars in the bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Europe in
European Union (EU) must be equipped with advancing automotive safety standards.
a Driver Monitoring System (DMS), with the
requirement extending to all new vehicles by Beyond the Horizon
2026. DMS, which includes fatigue detection and
attention monitoring, has been ranked second only As the automotive industry accelerates into
to Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) in the 2024, it stands at the forefront of a global movement
2024 edition of the EU General Safety Regulation’s toward smarter, greener, and safer transportation.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) test With groundbreaking technologies, strategic
scores. collaborations, and proactive policies paving the
way, the sector is not just adapting to change—it’s
The Institute for Highway Safety has conducted driving it. From the streets of Taipei to the highways
ratings on 14 ADAS-equipped vehicles, evaluating of Europe, the innovations of today are laying the
driver status monitoring, warning systems, foundation for a more sustainable and connected
emergency response protocols, driver engagement tomorrow, promising a future where mobility meets
enforcement, and the activation of proven safety the needs of both people and the planet.
features.