Innovation and Safety Shaping the Future of the Bus Industry – BME Experts at the 55th Bus Engineering Conference

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Technological innovation and vehicle safety were in the spotlight on October 29 at the 55th Bus Engineering Conference, held at DrivingCamp Hungary in Zsámbék. The Department of Automotive Technologies at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) was represented by two speakers: Dr. József Hlinka and Dr. Zsombor Pethő.

This long-standing professional event brings together experts focusing on the development, operation, and maintenance of buses and trolleybuses. This year’s conference placed special emphasis on the introduction of electric buses and the first operational experiences, the presentation of new Hungarian bus developments, as well as the role of driver assistance systems and the industry’s environmental transition.

Representing two complementary research areas within the Department:

  • Dr. József Hlinka, head of the Laser and Vehicle Manufacturing Technologies Research Group, presented “Innovative Structural Materials and Joining Technologies in the Vehicle and Bus Industry”, highlighting new directions in safety, durability, and sustainability.
  • Dr. Zsombor Pethő, from the Vehicle Safety Research Group, gave a presentation titled “Cybersecurity Compliance of Vehicles”, addressing the protection challenges and compliance requirements of connected and automated vehicle systems.

The venue provided not only a professional atmosphere for discussions but also space for indoor exhibitions, outdoor bus demonstrations, and on-track test drives. The event offered an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking, and shaping the future of public transport together.

The participation of BME’s researchers once again underlined the Department’s active role in advancing the Hungarian vehicle industry — contributing to a safer and more sustainable transport future through cutting-edge manufacturing and cybersecurity research.