ISO Focus - May 2005

On the road again

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Inspired by The Fully Networked Car: a Workshop on ICT in Vehicles held during the International Geneva Motor Show, the May issue of ISO Focus looks at the forces driving the development and use of ISO standards in the automotive industry and highlights the state-of-the-art in technology and safety standards.

What's more, Edouard Michelin, the Managing Partner of Michelin, gives his viewpoint on where and how International Standards can provide added value to the tyre industry.

Comment

Jean-Pierre Cheynet, Chair of ISO/TC 22
Driving safely

Guest View

Edouard Michelin

Edouard Michelin
Managing Partner of the Michelin Group

"Our sites, ISO 14001 certified, limit their impact on the environment"
Read the full interview (PDF, 282 KB)

Main Focus

On the road again...

  • Safety, interchangeability and the modern vehicle
  • Driving the future networked car
  • The fully-networked car: forging closer ties for the next generation
  • On- and off-board diagnostics: the role of legislation and standardization
  • Tyre pressure monitoring systems
  • Pedestrian protection
  • The world’s smartest crash test dummy improves vehicle safety
  • Efficient loading of trucks
  • Intelligent transport systems: partnerships and collaboration  

Developments and initiatives

  • Protecting aircarft crew from cosmic radiation
  • 'Dynamic' launching of work on ISO 26000 - future guideline on social responsibility

New this month

  • What does ISO 9001:2000 mean in the supply chain?
  • New edition of influential ISO/IEC standard on competence of laboratories

World Scene

  • Highlights of events from around the world

ISO Scene

  • Highlights of news from ISO

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