Source: WABCO AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – WABCO Holdings Inc. (“WABCO”) (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced it has received the prestigious Diamond Supplier Award from…
Source: J.Juan BARCELONA – J.Juan’s factory in Jiaxing is operating at 25 percent capacity due to lack of personnel. Its top priorities are to re-establish normal production and to prevent any cases of covid-19 in the factory at any cost…
Source: NuBrakes written by Carter Seuthe MILWAUKEE – A turn of the century calls for a new look at the traditional style bike company Harley Davidson. Many bike enthusiasts have a long history with driving these no-nonsense, cruiser motorcycles. Harley…
Source: Excerpted from a post on VentureBeat.com, which can be read in its entirety by clicking on this sentence. LAS VEGAS –TryEye, one of the leaders in short-wave infrared imaging sensors (SWIRs), is collaborating with Porsche to improve the performance…
Source: Brembo CARNO, Italy – Brembo has introduced a new braking system designed for Harley-Davidson flagship models. The new Brembo components mirror the distinct traits of the company’s braking systems: performance, lightness and style. The new radial monoblock caliper with…
Source: Applus+ Barcelona – The Intersection 2020 project is a private research initiative driven by automotive industry members and led by Applus+’s IDIADA division with the support of the Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt). The project aimed to develop a methodology…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Winding roads, rolling hills, fields and woods for miles in every direction: Siloam, N.C., is the home of Hardy Brothers Inc., whose fleet serves both coasts of the continental U.S. from these quiet surroundings. “Since…
Source: Bendix Elyria, Ohio– Safety successes shouldn’t be kept secret. “A network is the strongest thing we can have to support safety on the roads and across the trucking industry,” said Ken Sutton, director of safety at JNJ Express. “You…
Source: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee — New models and technologies are featured in the expansive lineup of Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) motorcycles for 2020, including the aggressive Low Rider® S model, the all-electric LiveWire™ model and the new CVO™ Tri Glide® model, the ultimate three-wheel motorcycle. Also new for 2020 is…
Article by: Juan Jesús García, Ph.D., Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part One of Article | Part Two of Article In the two first parts of the article, the fundamental theory of the so-called Judder Transfer Path Analysis…
Source: Sam Abuelsamid, Navigant Research. DETROIT, Mich.–Shift, the mobility magazine from Automotive News, recently hosted an event at Waymo’s Mountain View, California headquarters. This meeting marked the 10-year anniversary of the Google Self-Driving Car project. Over the past 5 years,…
NEW YORK, NY–Safe Drive Systems (SDS), a leading developer and distributor of aftermarket advanced auto safety technologies, and its partner, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, have announced the end of the first stage of their ongoing fleet technology pilot project. Ten months…
By Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part One Article In the first part of the article, the fundamental theory of the so-called Judder Transfer Path Analysis (JPA) was introduced. This methodology allows to assess…
DETROIT, Mich.–Flavio Guacelli has been named regional president for Chassis Brakes International in the Americas. Guacelli comes to Chassis Brakes with extensive experience in global profit & loss management, engineering, sales and marketing, acquisition integration, global sourcing and corporate finance…
Article by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Brake judder investigation requires the understanding of the vibration transmission paths that define how the vibration energy generated by the fluctuating brake torque is transmitted to the…
Shimano’s formidable 4-piston Saint gravity brakes make other stopping systems feel like dragging a foot in the dirt. That’s what Singletracks.com says. Singletracks.com’s Brian Gerow reviewed Shimano’s XT 4-piston brakes, and the website reports that several readers asked how the XT…
Article by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Review previous parts of this series | 1 | 2 | 3 This is the 4th and latest part of the study aimed at developing a tool…
A passenger airliner’s brakes are mounted inside the wheels and consist of a “package” of fixed and revolving brake disks. When the brake is activated, pistons compress this “package,” the disk surfaces touch each other, and the resulting friction causes the aircraft to decelerate.…
Truck and Bus Manufacturer Names Bendix to Elite List for Achieving Excellence as a Strategic Supplier ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 15, 2019 – For a fourth straight year, truck builder Navistar (NYE: NAV) has named Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC to…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This is the third part of the article that presents an in-depth characterization of the judder problem. The objective…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part 2 of 4. Read Part 1 here. In the first part of the article, the study aimed at developing a tool for judder optimization through advanced…
The highest possible degree of safety is something that lies at the heart of the Mercedes-Benz brand. That’s why the brand with the star has been supporting bus and coach drivers for many years with an increasingly wide range of…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part 1 of 4. Read previous TBR Technical Corner articles here. Introduction Brake judder is a phenomenon that normally occurs when braking at high speeds with low…
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Veoneer, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play company focused on Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD), has appointed Mr. Nishant Batra to the new position as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and is…
PureForge, a leader in advanced braking solutions, has proudly announced its sponsorship of the NAFA 100 Best Fleet Awards. This prestigious event recognizes excellence in fleet management, focusing on both commercial and retail sectors. Additionally, PureForge’s involvement extends to the…