Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, present new challenges for chassis development, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Porsche engineers are working on new concepts for brake force distribution that will improve recuperation without compromising comfort. One of the…
Source: Dellner Bubenzer announcement STAŇKOVICE, Czech Republic — Heavy-duty brake manufacturer Dellner Bubenzer Group recently expanded its Czech facility, specifically used to manufacture products for on and offshore wind turbine applications across Europe. Dellner Hydratech Czech Republic s.r.o. is strategically…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction is supporting a bid by Essex-based Rallysport Engineering Academy to complete the Two Ball Banger London-Lisbon Rally, raising funds for the local air ambulance. TMD Friction’s renowned Mintex brand will supply…
Source: Altra Motion post BRAINTREE, Mass. — The off-highway industry is currently moving through a significant transition. The journey started about 10-12 years ago as the forklift truck industry began converting from internal combustion engines into electric drives. Today, construction…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has added two new big brake kits for the 2013-2020 Honda Civic featuring Superlite calipers and 12.88-inch (327mm) rotors. More than one-inch in diameter larger than stock, and manufactured using proprietary Spec37 iron, these rotors…
Germany – HPL Technologies and EMAG have agreed to a comprehensive cooperation in the field of hard coating of brake discs. Hard material-coated brake discs are the preferred solution for complying with the “EURO 7” fine dust limit values. On…
Source: Randon Companies announcement GRAPEVINE, Texas — Randon Companies will participate in the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Jan. 16-19 – HDAW 2023 — in Grapevine, Texas presenting technologies and products developed exclusively for the North American heavy duty vehicle segment.…
ADELANTO, Calif. — The following is the first of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving…
KNOWSLEY, U.K. – Surface Transforms published the following advisory information on the company’s website summarizing its fiscal situation at the end of fiscal year 2022: Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE) manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, provides the following…
Source: Volvo Construction Equipment announcement GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Delivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched its Collision Mitigation System for Volvo Wheel Loaders – an automatic braking feature that supports operator response and helps…
Source: Hella Pagid announcement ESSEN, Germany — Hella Pagid, the Essen-based brake system specialist for the independent automotive parts market and joint venture of the automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, offers more than 14,000 brake spare parts for all…
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announcement WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its list of model year 2023 vehicles for crash testing as part of the agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings system under its New Car…