2025 CITA RAG AA Web Conference
The 2025 CITA Regional Advisory Group (RAG) Asia/Australasia Web Conference took place on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, gathering members from across the region for a focused, content-rich session dedicated to improving vehicle inspection systems and strengthening road safety. Held virtually via Zoom, this members-only event explored the year’s theme: “AA’s efforts for better Vehicle Inspection for a Safer and Cleaner Tomorrow.”
The conference brought together leading experts, regulators, and technology providers who shared the latest developments in inspection practices, innovations in ADAS and EV testing, and evolving challenges in ensuring life-cycle compliance of vehicles worldwide.
Moderated by Mr. TaeGyun Ki (KOTSA) and Mr. Eduard Fernández (CITA), the event opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Hosang Lee (KOTSA) and CITA President Mr. Gerhard Müller, who emphasized the importance of international cooperation and continuous knowledge exchange to support high-performing and future-oriented PTI systems.
The first presentation offered an in-depth overview of South Korea’s ongoing work to modernize electric vehicle inspections. Mr. Hyunjun Kim presented results from field validation tests conducted at KOTSA’s Busan Haeundae inspection station, where newly developed metrological EV inspection tools—such as automated charging inlet insulation testers, AVAS measurement equipment, and dynamic EV battery load test devices—were deployed and assessed.
These tools aim to transition EV inspections from basic visual and diagnostic checks toward quantitative, performance-based verification, improving accuracy and safety. The presentation also highlighted test data from a fleet of high-mileage electric light trucks and demonstrated how standardized equipment could support reliable life-cycle EV compliance.
Dr. Samer Galal provided a comprehensive analysis of the growing influence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on road safety, focusing on the need for PTI systems to adapt accordingly. He emphasized that as ADAS becomes mandatory in new vehicles across many regions, PTI must evolve to ensure continued system functionality throughout the vehicle’s lifetime.
Mr. Olivier Pletinckx presented the latest developments from the CITA Task Force on ADAS, including its ongoing work to evaluate inspection concepts—both static and dynamic—for future PTI processes. The TF continues its work into 2026 as it refines inspection requirements, evaluates technical solutions, and prepares guidance for global stakeholders.
KOTSA introduced the KADAS (Korea Automated Driving Assessment System) project, an innovative initiative to assess the functional performance of ADAS and autonomous driving features using a controlled, scenario-based testing platform. Mr. Changwhan Choi presented experimental results involving several vehicle brands and sensor configurations, demonstrating how KADAS can identify system performance issues and contribute to safer automated driving deployment.
The final presentation addressed emissions testing, focusing on Germany’s experience with large-scale deployment of particle number (PN) measurement equipment. Mr. Peter Schwanzer, Scale MT in his presentation highlighted how robust PN testing can significantly improve air quality by identifying vehicles with malfunctioning particulate filters.
The conference concluded with a Q&A session, followed by closing remarks from Mr. Hosang Lee and CITA President Mr. Gerhard Müller, who thanked all participants for their active engagement and commitment to strengthening vehicle inspection across the Asia/Australasia region.
The discussions reaffirmed the need for continuous innovation, harmonization of testing strategies, and strong partnerships—key drivers in achieving safer roads and reducing environmental impacts across the region.