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FMVSS 214 Crash Test Requirements and MGA Research Corporation's Contribution Side impact collisions and off-the-road crashes are some of the deadliest types of car accidents one can experience. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, angle collisions alone caused over 9,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2021. To address this issue, Federal Motor Vehicle […]

MGA’s Vibration Capabilities Continue to Grow The last time you traveled on a rugged road, you probably experienced the discomfort of your vehicle shaking unpleasantly. These vibrations may have just been a minor annoyance to you, but they represent a major concern to manufacturers in the transportation industry. Vibrations incurred during travel are one of […]

MGA Continues to Lead Vehicle Rollover Protection Development  Rollover accidents cause a disproportionate number of injuries and deaths across the country. For this reason, as well as to be considered federally compliant for ejection mitigation, a builder must include rollover testing in vehicle development. The federal government has a requirement for ejection mitigation, which means […]

The aerospace industry is constantly evolving as new technologies and mission plans are developed for governments and both private and public companies. As the momentum for these projects increases, it is vital for these organizations to intensify the testing of these technologies for a better understanding of the data and behavior of their products. The […]

Going over pot-holes could easily be rated as the worst part of a commute…well that, and traffic perhaps. It is no surprise to anyone that our public infrastructures are aging and in need of revamping. Recent studies have shown that a majority of U.S. highways are considered to be in poor condition. As governmental organizations […]

The need for testing in the automotive and aerospace industries can range from validating previous designs to discovering new technologies through research and development. MGA’s ability to understand the motivations behind customer’s testing needs allows for a streamlined approach to the overall testing process. Having a clearer perspective of the intended purpose of a customer’s […]

Electric vehicles are changing the way consumers understand vehicle comfort and quality. Electric vehicles have a significantly lower noise threshold compared to their conventional gas-powered counterparts. Therefore, it is important to pinpoint BSR (buzz, squeak, and rattle) issues in the passenger compartment before these vehicles hit the market. Here at MGA, we are determined to […]

As the automotive industry looks for more economic locations for new manufacturing plants, Mexico experienced an automotive boom.  With many of MGA’s legacy customers adding more international locations, our Texas team is dedicated to providing them with the proper technical knowledge and guidance for their validation needs. Stemming from our commitment to supporting our customers, […]

With electric vehicles becoming more prominent in today’s market, battery technology has grown tremendously over the past several years. This advancement in battery technology means that charging systems must also evolve in order to charge these batteries quicker and more efficiently. Because these systems' reliability is imperative in the EV industry, MGA Research has recently […]

In early 2022, MGA established our first California testing laboratory and since June of 2022, the capabilities related to our Phase 1 implementation have been fully offered to customers. A large portion of these offerings involve FMVSS 200 series component level tests and airbag deployments. The FMVSS 200 series capabilities include: FMVSS 201, Occupant Protection […]