Source: AVI Systems Frankfurt, Germany – The CAREYE® SAFETY ANGLE was announced in February 2019 followed by record-breaking implementation of this system enabled AVI Systems Ltd. to present it at the at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), one of the…
Acceptance levels remain high for advanced driver assistance systems Frank Jourdan, member of the Executive Board of Continental AG: “Great potential for preventing accidents” According to the 2018 Continental Mobility Study, advanced driver assistance systems are proving extremely popular: For…
Luca Savi’s leadership journey at ITT Inc. is both inspiring and illustrative of the strategic vision that has propelled the company to the forefront of the industry. As President and CEO, Savi not only reflects on his path to leadership…
In the competitive landscape of automotive manufacturing, reducing vehicle weight—or lightweighting—stands out as a critical strategy for enhancing fuel efficiency and extending the range of electric vehicles. Aluminum, offering a 60% weight savings over even the lightest high-strength steel, has…
Knorr-Bremse, a leading player in the commercial vehicle brake industry, is actively confronting the diverse challenges posed by the global economic downturn, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical upheavals. Despite these obstacles, the company remains committed to maintaining its market leadership…
LANDSKRONA, Sweden – Haldex recently posted the following overview on how a braking system functions: Braking is based on friction. There are no other physical dimensions or forces; it’s just down to friction between the brake lining and the drum,…
In a recent interview with The BRAKE Report, Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon, the global leader in optical AI for counterfeit and gray market identification, recently shed light on the escalating issue of counterfeit brake parts infiltrating the automotive supply…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT, Germany/SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At CES 2023, technology company Continental and Ambarella, Inc., an edge AI semiconductor company, announced a strategic partnership. The two companies will jointly develop scalable, end-to-end hardware and software solutions based on…
ADELANTO, Calif. – The following is the third of three articles by: Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems of Applus IDIADA co-authored with Deaglán Ó Meachair, brake-engineering specialist of BrakeBetter.com. Part 1: METHODOLOGY TO SET TARGETS FOR A REDUNDANT BRAKING…
NEW YORK – Dr. Mo Esgandari examined the trend towards ever increasing vehicle performance and the challenge to braking systems as presented in a recent post for the Brake Academy. The 0-60 mph is something you will certainly see on…
FRANKFURT, Germany – The BRAKE Report recently had an opportunity to speak with two engineers at Continental — Sebastian Amrioui, Head of Advanced Products Hydraulic Brake Systems, and Dr. Mathias Haag, Technical Project Manager e-Caliper / Senior Expert Brake Function…
Source: Porsche announcement ZUFFENHAUSEN, Germany — Highly automated driving functions must work safely and reliably in every situation – whether on the highway or in a multi-story car park. One of the ways developers achieve this is through ‘redundancy’; parallel…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is developing a new ratings program that evaluates the safeguards that vehicles with partial automation employ to help drivers stay focused on the road.…
Source: Fact. MR announcement ROCKVILLE, Md. — The global driver alert system market is expected to exceed $101 billion by registering a healthy CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 14 percent in the period 2021-2031, according to a recent study…
The following is excerpted from an article posted by Horizon Magazine, the EU research & innovation publication, about how braking and navigation systems need to be upgraded to accommodate increased rail traffic in Europe. EUROPE — Increasing the number of…
Source: Volvo announcement GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Cars’ forthcoming fully electric flagship SUV will have industry-leading safety technology as standard, helping to save even more lives as the company sets a new benchmark for automotive safety. The fully electric successor…
Source: The following is excerpted from an Autosport.com post by Matt Kew on the recent brake-related Formula E (FE) accident. Apparently, the brake-by-wire system utilized in all Formula E racecars leaked in the affected vehicle, resulting in the front brakes…
Source: Bendix announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – Fleet access to the Bendix® Upgrade Program continues to increase as Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems expands its network of Authorized Upgrade Centers (AUC). The network consists of dealers and distributors that facilitate the installation…
Source: Meritor’s Justin McCoy wrote the following article, which is excerpted here, for Vehicle Service Pros. The entire piece can be viewed, with additional images, by clicking HERE. TROY, Mich. – A growing number of fleets are adopting air disc…
Source: Brembo announcement Stezzano, Italy – Even a small detail can make a difference. Enesys, Energy Saving System® is Brembo’s new braking solution, a technical innovation which further enhances the efficiency and performance of the car’s braking system and contributes…
Source: ZF announcement Auburn Hills, Mich. – ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division announced that Navistar has selected WABCO® MAXXUS™ L2.0 air disc brakes – the North American market’s lightest high-performance air disc brake – as available equipment for International®…
Source: Navistar announcement LISLE, Ill.– Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a producer of International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, and TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company, announced the two entities have…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Lincoln’s engineers let aeronautics inspire them when they designed the all-new 2020 Aviator, the first three-row mid-size SUV offered by Ford’s luxury brand. According to the company: “The connotations of flight are intrinsic in the strong front…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI and MOTOR Information Systems have renewed their supply partner membership. The organization and MOTOR have been collaborating for many years supplying members the most recent and accurate data. “I applaud this partnership…
UNTERFÖHRING, Germany – LSP, which provides brake-by-wire systems to virtually the entire field of Formula E racing teams, has introduced two new systems for that series as well as for more even more-powerful racers. Historic experience and data from the…