BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of briefs from around the global braking industry Tesla has started releasing an update designed to address a problem known a “Phantom Braking”. Phantom braking is a term used to describe when an advanced driver-assist system…
SYDNEY — The KTM Group is recalling certain models of model-year 2021 Husqvarna motorcycles which might have incorrectly assembled front and rear brake calipers. The recall population covers 1,512 2021 Husqvarna FE (250, 350, 450, 501) and TE (150i, 250i,…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — At a meeting on December 16, 2021, the supervisory board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG voted to approve Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger as its new chair. The 61-year-old follows Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, who steps down at…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Setting the stage for a happier and safer new year for Ford and Lincoln Drivers, NRS Brakes recently launched new galvanized brake pads designed exclusively for the following makes and models: 2017-2020 Ford Fusion,…
Source: AP Racing post COVENTRY, U.K. — The Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX)’s Prodrive Hunter has been re-designed to meet new FIA T1+ cross country regulations and will compete at the 44th running of the Dakar Rally, which takes place in…
Source: Randon Implementos announcement CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — A new concept in semi-trailers, equipped with the latest technology and on-board electronics, is arriving on the highways of Brazil. The new “Concept Trailer” is a dump truck developed by the…
Source: SEINSA announcement MADRID — Seinsa Corporation, a leader in Europe in the manufacture of brake, transmission, steering and suspension system parts, closes 2021 with 30 percent growth compared to the previous year and having managed to multiply by three…
Source: StradVision announcement SEOUL — StradVision, a pioneer in AI-based vision processing technology for Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS systems, announced that it has teamed up with LG Electronics to develop the most advanced cockpit instrument platform, based on augmented reality…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — Twelve automakers are ahead of schedule in meeting a voluntary pledge to equip nearly all the light vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with automatic emergency braking (AEB). Ford/Lincoln…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy — In its ordinary session, the Shareholders’ Meeting appointed Roberto Vavassori as member of Brembo S.p.A.’s Board of Directors. His candidature had been submitted by the majority shareholder Nuova Fourb S.r.l., which holds 178,739,605 shares…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of briefs from around the global braking industry Fras-le North America received the Alabama Small Business of the Year Award for 51- 100 Employees. This award recognizes Alabama’s leading small businesses and the positive impacts they…
Source: EDAG post WEISBADEN, Germany — The electrification of the powertrain also has an effect on the brake system – many previously valid concepts and experiences are losing their validity. In order to meet the resulting requirements, not only innovative…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicles announcement AVON, Ohio – In 2013, PITT OHIO began rolling out collision mitigation technology into its fleet. Since that time, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based carrier has reduced the costs it incurs from rear-end accidents by more than…
Source: New York Air Brake announcement WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Railcar pooling company TTX has once again named New York Air Brake LLC (NYAB) to its elite class of Excellent Suppliers. As part of the 2020 honorees, NYAB was recognized for…
TROY, Mich. — This is the second of three articles by Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on the use of Artificial Intelligence – AI – to detect brake noise. Brake Noise Detection Using AI (Part 1…
One of the steps to complete vehicle autonomy is vehicle-to-vehicle communications. The following is announcement of a report looking at this, the V2X segment, of the auto-safety industry: CAMPBELL, Calif. — Mobile Experts released a report (Cellular V2X 2021) that…
Source: MEYLE announcement HAMBURG — The Covid-19 pandemic was a permanent fixture in all areas of society for the first time and was therefore an acid test for motorsport as well as for many other sports. The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE…
KNOWSLEY, U.K. – Surface Transforms, the U.K. manufacturer of carbon brake discs, just released information on the year ending Dec. 31, which discussed revenue below £3 million. The following is from the report released Dec. 14; the entirety of which…
Source: Honda announcement ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. is developing a road condition monitoring system that uses vehicle technology to evaluate road conditions in an effort to detect possible hazards. With this vehicle-generated road condition reporting…
Source: PAGID Racing announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — CUPRA Racing and PAGID Racing: a perfect match. This is also underlined by the numerous achievements that could be celebrated in touring car racing in the 2021 season. The season highlights include strong…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy — Brembo, a global leader in braking systems, celebrates the end of the 60th year since its foundation in the best way, confirming its technological supremacy in motorsport with 62 world titles achieved in the…
Source: BusinessLive post HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction is to create nearly 50 new jobs as well as plough £1m into a new paint line, according to a post on BusinessLive. The Hartlepool base of the global company, which makes…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany/LAS VEGAS — Mobility is a basic part of our lives – and one in that is currently in the midst of an accelerated and intense transformation. Sustainability, decarbonization, electrification, autonomous driving or seamless intermodal mobility…
Source: StradVision announcement SEOUL — StradVision, a pioneer in AI-based vision processing technology for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) and ADAS systems, has announced that it provides its camera perception software SVNet for LG Electronics’ latest ADAS Front Camera System. As a…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of briefs from around the global braking industry Darryl Konsler, CEO of Fritz Winter North America, announced that its Bowling Green, Ky facility recently shipped its 5 millionth brake rotor. CARDONE released new brake calipers this…