Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — Haldex has entered an agreement with Schmitz Cargobull, a leading trailer manufacturer in Europe, for the supply of ModulT disc brakes. The Haldex ModulT program is an innovative air disc brake platform developed specifically…
The following article by Jennifer Sensiba, posted on CleanTechnica.com, addresses a growing controversy or misunderstanding (depending upon one’s perspective) of the relationship between the amount of brake dust produced by electric-vehicles (EVs) as governments take on the task of regulating…
Source: BMW announcement Woodcliff Lake, NJ – The character of the new 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i defines itself through everyday driving pleasure, modern versatility, the latest safety and technology features, and an unwavering eagerness for exploration and adventure. Now available…
Source: Nexxiot announcement MUNICH and ZÜRICH, May 31, 2022 — Nexxiot, the global TradeTech pioneer, today announced Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, as a new customer and strategic investor. In…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes posted the following article on its website discussing the pros and cons of regenerative braking in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. There are many interesting driving technologies being championed by electric cars, some of which are unique…
Source: febi announcement ENNEPETAL, Germany — Automotive aftermarket specialist febi has launched new references to their specialist febiPLUS range. The febiPLUS range features over 1,500 specially selected vehicle parts and unusual product types that provide an aftermarket repair and replacement…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — At the 2022 Annual General Meeting for Knorr-Bremse AG, the shareholders accepted the proposal made by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to distribute a dividend of €1.85 per share with dividend rights (161,200,000 shares)…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, the exclusive technical partner in high-performance braking systems for (the videogame) Gran Turismo™ 7, is at the forefront of the 2022 Gran Turismo World Series which gets underway today (May 27th) with the…
NEW YORK — The following is the third of four articles by Arnold Anderson posted on the Brake Academy’s website concerning the interaction between copper pollution in South San Francisco Bay and emissions from brake components. Copper Pollution in South…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction’s Mintex marque has launched six new brake pads and three new brake discs extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The additions to Mintex’s high-end brake pad…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has expanded its Textar brand’s brake pad and disc product offering with new-to-range parts. Seven new Textar brake pads join the range covering seven vehicle manfuacturers, including BMW,…
Source: Volvo Cars announcement GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge has been awarded a five-star safety rating in the 2022 Euro NCAP tests, joining its siblings in the Volvo Cars line-up as one of the safest cars…
Source: Brembo announcement CURNO, Italy — Brembo, the leading company in the development and production of high-performance braking systems, launches its latest line of replacement solutions: Xtra calipers. Dedicated to premium models, Xtra calipers exude a colorful touch of originality…
Source: Sunsong North America announcement MORAINE, Ohio — Sunsong North America, a technology company specializing in research, development, manufacturing, sales, and distribution of automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines (including those for braking systems) has announced Nikos Theologou has joined…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction has donated braking training aids through its renowned Mintex brand to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational needs. Reddish Hall…
Source: Haldex AB announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — Haldex AB held its annual general meeting on May 24, 2022. Among other things, the following resolutions were adopted. Adoption of the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, allocation of the company’s…
TROY, Mich. — This is the second of three articles by Bernat Ferrer, Manager Chassis and Active Safety at Applus IDIADA U.S. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Objective Metrics and Performance (1 of 3) The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is…
Source: ZF announcement PONTIAC, Mich. — ZF, a world leader in foundation brake systems, has produced its 200 millionth electric park brake (EPB) unit, the first company in the world to reach this milestone. The inventor of the EPB motor-on-caliper…
Source: Kaman Corporation announcement BLOOMFIELD, Conn.– Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Parker-Hannifin Corporation to acquire Parker’s aircraft wheel & brake division for $440 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment and the…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — The Board of Directors of Haldex AB has decided to withdraw the previously communicated proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2022 of confirmation of allotment under the incentive program for the CEO which was…
Source: Continental and Nexteer Automotive announcement GRAND BLANC, Mich.– Further leveraging technology building blocks from its parent companies, Nexteer Automotive and Continental Automotive, CNXMotion expands its Brake-to-Steer (BtS) technology with two new software functions that provide backup safety layers for…
Source: Fras-le announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — Fras-le posted positive performance for the first quarter of 2022. The company achieved consolidated net revenue of R$ 704.8 million, representing 10-percent growth compared to the first three months of last year.…
Source: Advik announcement PUNE, India — ADVIK Hi-Tech, a leading global automotive component manufacturer, announced a new exclusive technology licensing agreement with Entecnia S.L.U., Spain for electric vacuum pumps for passenger car braking systems. With Entecnia’s patented technology in electric…
Source: StradVision announcement SEOUL — StradVision, an AI-based vision processing company for autonomous vehicles (AV) and ADAS (advanced driver-assist systems), announced the opening of their second office in Germany, based in Dusseldorf. Further German expansion to enhance global OEM support…
Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a sustainable manufacturer and leader in the automotive aftermarket, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates…