CHATHAM, Mass. – Several weeks ago, we sampled and liked the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt LT2, saying it was a surprisingly complete, solid-value electric vehicle. Following a week in its new for 2022, 6.3-inch longer Bolt EUV Premier sibling, our opinion…
Source: UL announcement NORTHBROOK, Ill. — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. is the first to achieve the ISO 21448:2022, road vehicles — safety of the intended functionality…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology introduced its TriboLab HD high-torque friction material tester yesterday, during the first day of the 40th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium (BRAKE) in Grand Rapids, Mich. According to Steve Papanicolaou, Bruker Global…
FRANKFURT — ICER Brakes S.A. attended the recently concluded Automechanika 2022 in Frankfurt where it introduced two new lines of brakes. Company representatives welcomed automotive professionals from more than 350 different companies to its stand, was able to meet again…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The brake industry will begin gathering in Grand Rapids Sunday (Sept. 25th) for the 40th annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) which gets underway Monday morning (Sept. 26th) with a unique program. “Show Me the…
Source: Continental announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Technology company Continental has won a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award for its MK C2 brake-by-wire system. Additionally, BMW Group and Continental were presented with an Innovation Partnership Award for their development of…
Source: Ford announcement DEARBORN, MICH. – Ford Motor Company is researching a new smartphone-based communications technology that could potentially help warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and more – even those approaching a vehicle’s path but blocked from a driver’s view.…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART — When it comes to conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3), safety and reliability are the top priorities for Mercedes-Benz. DRIVE PILOT is therefore based on a system architecture that enables safe control of all situations…
NEW YORK — Christopher (Dane) Menges, with Kevin Wolford posted the following update about the Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. (AMECA) on the Brake Academy website: What is the latest with Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency, AMECA? Automotive Equipment Compliance Agency,…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Eric Denys, General Manager of Meneta North America, posted the following (the second of two parts) on the Brake Academy website addressing a variety of strategies for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to combat the noise, vibration and…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Eric Denys, General Manager of Meneta North America, posted the following (the first of two parts) on the Brake Academy website addressing a variety of strategies for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to combat the noise, vibration and…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A trio of experts will provide a unique view of the automotive industry’s future during the first-of-its-kind keynote panel discussion at this year’s SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE). “Show Me The Money — An…
CARSON, Calif. — Dr. Poh Wah Lee, Director of Friction Materials Sciences at Centric Parts-Brake Components, recently passed away. Here is the company’s obituary: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Poh Wah Lee, Director…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional line of ATE replacement brake fluids featuring special formulations designed to help maximize brake system performance in all types of electronic, hydraulic, and racing systems. The full line includes ATE…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed the results of the initial 10 months of data covering road incidents involving vehicles with SAE Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The nine-page Summary Report: Standing General…
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: Continental announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich.– Continental’s MK C2 brake system and CoSmA digital access solution have been selected as finalists for a 2022 PACE Award by Automotive News, which annually recognizes the top innovation and technology advancements from automotive…
Source: Bosch announcement STUTTGART, Germany – The development of self-driving cars (autonomous vehicles, AV) is regarded as the ultimate discipline for automakers. As one of the world’s biggest mobility providers, Bosch is a driving force behind the progress being made…
Source: NODAR announcement SOMERVILLE, Mass. — NODAR Inc., the leading provider of long-range 3D vision technology, announced it has secured $12 million in Series A funding led by global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from existing…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a “Final Rule” for publication in the Federal Register specifying occupant-safety standards for autonomous vehicles (AVs) not equipped with traditional human driving controls (like a steering wheel).…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of news and notes from around the brake industry TSS International BV has presented the first COMPLETE Brake System for the new discretely armored LC300, with an OEM-compatible Parking brake! A new Communication on Progress from…
Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Toyota’s second-generation Mirai, a premium rear-wheel drive luxury fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking coupe-like design, makes another leap into the future of driving with available Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance technology (ADAS) for…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – There’s no thrill like discovery, and no inspiration like seeing it unfold in a future generation’s hands. To ignite these moments and generate students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
Source: SAE International announcement GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The SAE International announced the third-annual student SAE Brake Colloquium Poster Competition to be held online in conjunction with this year’s 40th anniversary of the industry event. Entries are due by March…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of news and notes from around the global braking industry SAE International announced that the student poster deadline is March 1, 2022. Prizes will be awarded and students who submit a poster will have free admittance…