Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio –The devastating floods in Florida resulting from Hurricane Ian will require massive relief and rebuilding efforts – many of which depend on the trucking industry and thousands of truck drivers. For commercial…
SHEFFIELD, U.K. — A report on recent research published on The University of Sheffield website indicates modification of rail cars, including expanded use of regenerative braking systems, could provide a significant weapon in the fight against negative climate change. The…
Source: ZF Aftermarket announcement LAS VEGAS – As the future of the automotive industry evolves, ZF Aftermarket stays presently up to date with the increasing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles. ZF Aftermarket announced the launch of the TRW Electric…
Research into the environmental impact of brakes has been concentrating on particulate emissions – brake dust – and how this affects air quality. A post on StudioVidenda.com, “Rubbing Earth the Wrong Way,’ takes a look at another impact braking might…
Source: The following is the second part of a two part TBR Technical Corner article written by Dr. Raj Shah, a Director at Koehler Instrument Company, Kora Farokhzadeh, Ph.D., an application scientist at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Tribology, Stylus and Optical…
Source: The following is a two part TBR Technical Corner article written by Dr. Raj Shah, a Director at Koehler Instrument Company, Kora Farokhzadeh, Ph.D., an application scientist at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Tribology, Stylus and Optical Metrology Group, and Blerim…
Source: The ChronicleHerald The following is an excerpt of a post Jim Kerr wrote on the evolution of regenerative braking by electric vehicles. The entire post can be read by clicking HERE. HALIFAX, N.S. – Heat! That is what braking…
Source: This is an excerpt of a post on RiderMagaine.com and the complete article, along with images, can be read by clicking on this sentence. We all like to talk about our motorcycle’s acceleration and handling capabilities, but when you…
ORLANDO – The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Chris McCormick, chief engineer, brake design engineering at ZF’s Active Safety Division in Livonia, Mich. McCormick has worked with the ZF Group and its predecessor companies for more than 30 years…
Source: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
There are few sights more spectacular for the trackside motorsport fan than 30 squabbling tin-tops barrelling en masse into the Club chicane on the first lap of a British Touring Car Championship race at Thruxton. From bouncing off the rev…
Stellar one-off version of the luxury sports car features controls made from meteoritic material, extra-terrestrial surface patterns, illuminated constellations on the centre console and 3D-printed components – BMW Individual takes exclusivity in design and material selection into a whole new…
Theodoros Grigoratos has been studying brake-related emissions since 2013. He’s a leading expert, but he’s quick to point out that the field is still struggling with incomplete information and a lack of standardized testing. At the SAE Brake Colloquium in…