Commander Teimur Hosseini, the Chief of Traffic Police, along with an accompanying delegation, visited the ISQI Automotive Safety and Pollution Measurement Testing Complex on the occasion of National Clean Air Day.
During this visit, initially, Saeed Tajik, the CEO of ISQI, presented the development plans for the company’s laboratory in the automotive safety and pollution sector. He mentioned the establishment of laboratories for catalyst converter and diesel vehicle opacity testing, as well as the upgrade of passenger car laboratories to Euro 6 standards and motorcycle testing to Euro 5 standards.
Tajik also provided explanations regarding the entry and expansion of activities in the electric vehicle sector in the past year, stating: “Currently, power measurement equipment for these vehicles has been provided at the center, and in coordination with the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, we are also in the process of establishing a battery pack laboratory.”
The CEO of ISQI also presented a report on the status of launching the first crash test center in the Middle East, stating: “This project was initiated last year, and so far, its initial groundwork has been completed through design phases, equipment manufacturing both domestically and internationally, software preparation, and procurement of necessary resources. It is anticipated to reach the operational phase by mid-next year.”
Furthermore, Commander Hosseini, the Chief of Traffic Police, emphasized the significance of clean air and, in his visit to the ISQI Safety and Pollution Measurement Testing Complex, praised ISQI’s capabilities in enhancing vehicle safety and reducing environmental impact. He stated: “The traffic domain encompasses various dimensions, and its quality of operation and dynamic system directly affect the lives of individuals. This system’s audience includes all members of society, and we are all obligated to strive for its improvement.”
He added: “For this purpose, we strongly support the expedited opening of the crash test center and request the media to provide necessary information to raise public awareness and follow up on periodic replacement of catalytic converters and canisters during technical inspections. Additionally, standardizing technical inspection centers and upgrading their equipment should also be prioritized.”
Commander further stated: “In addition to human error, one of the prominent components in the traffic system is vehicles, which are perceived as highly detrimental in terms of safety and preserving human lives and the environment. It is crucial to pay special attention to this aspect in the design of vehicles.”
The Chief of Traffic Police, emphasizing safety in transportation and vehicles’ role in compensating for human error, continued:
“We expect the automotive industry to have sufficient performance in both active safety systems (preventing accidents) and passive safety systems (preserving human lives in the event of an accident). Therefore, we must enhance vehicle safety as much as possible and request further support from the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade for the establishment and improvement of crash test centers.
He concluded by emphasizing support for domestic production in the automotive industry and stated: “Investment in reducing traffic and increasing safety is not only considered an expense but can also be seen as a form of capital return. We hope to gradually witness an improvement in the quality of vehicles and take pride in our national products worldwide.”