Continental has begun production of its MK 120 ESC braking system in Budapest, marking the first time this advanced technology has been manufactured in Europe. This new generation system, optimized for both performance and weight, is poised to play a…
Dr. Marcel Wiedmann steers HELLA’s global spare parts and workshop business into a new era, effective January 1, 2024. This strategic move positions the automotive supplier under the FORVIA umbrella to capitalize on evolving market trends in electrification, automation, and…
Welcome to another edition of the Coffee Brake podcast. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have Lutz Kuehnke join us for an insightful discussion on Continental and its global leadership within the automotive brake segment. Lutz will be sharing…
TÜV SÜD and ADAC, two major players in vehicle testing and approval, have united to create a comprehensive one-stop solution for international vehicle approval. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the automotive testing landscape in Southern Germany. Why It Matters…
Kenworth Truck Company has introduced a series of advanced braking enhancements in its latest Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for the Kenworth T680 model, focusing on improved safety through braking technology innovations. Why It Matters Commercial truck safety is paramount,…
IAV, alongside TU Berlin, has unveiled a groundbreaking method designed to elevate braking safety for networked commercial vehicles by incorporating onboard weather data and leveraging existing vehicular sensors. Why It Matters Enhanced braking systems in heavy vehicles could significantly reduce…
Brembo celebrated a significant win at the 5th Gasgoo Jinji Awards in Shanghai. The global leader in brake systems was awarded one of the “Top 100 Players of China’s New Automotive Supply Chain for 2023″ for its advanced intelligent braking…
London – GB Railfreight (GBRf) has successfully concluded a four-week trial of a pioneering brake monitoring solution, setting a global precedent in the realm of rail safety and efficiency. Collaboratively developed with industry leaders Icomera, DG8, and SENSEi, this novel…
TAIPEI — On October 18, Hon Hai Technology Day was held in Taipei, showcasing the company’s strengths in the three platforms of intelligent manufacturing, smart electric vehicle, and smart city, whilst unveiling a new electric vehicle, together with other products…
TOKYO – Toshihiro Sato, Sales Director of STRADVISION Japan, recently introduced a novel method to expedite development within the automotive industry during a panel discussion within the ReVision Autonomous Driving and ADAS Summit 2023 in Tokyo. Sato unveiled Sato unveiled cutting-edge…
MAHARASHTRA, India –The automotive original-equipment (OEM) brake-friction material market is expected to grow at a compound-annual-growth rate of 6% from 2023 to 2030, according to information published in Infinity Business Insights’ report Global and China Automotive OEM Brake Friction Material…
PALO ALTO, Calif.– Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) announced an ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) lidar design win with Neta Auto’s new vehicle. Hesai will supply ultra-high resolution long range lidar AT128 for Neta Auto’s upcoming vehicle model which is expected to…
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Improving vehicle perception in all weather and lighting conditions is critical to reducing the record number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States and making autonomous vehicle (AV) systems safer. In June 2023, GHSA projected that 7,508 pedestrians were…
FRANKFURT, Germany — Jean-Michel Verdier, 49, is the new Managing Director of Continental Engineering Services (CES). In his previous assignment at Continental, Verdier was leading the worldwide R&D organization for the Wheel Brake Solutions segment, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership…
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Continental celebrated the first anniversary of its manufacturing plant in New Braunfels, Texas. The 215,000-square-foot facility has 17 production lines running and has created more than 400 jobs since it opened. “We are proud to celebrate…
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hesai Technology (NASDAQ:HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous mobility, announced a new design win with FAW Group, one of the largest automotive OEMs in China, for its next…
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — Dr. Ismail Dagli, 48, will take charge of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility (AV) business area October 1st, succeeding Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at his own request at the end of September. Since the…
SEOUL — STRADVISION announced a significant achievement: its groundbreaking deep learning-based vision perception technology, SVNet, has exceeded the 1-million-unit milestone in cumulative commercial production since its 2019 introduction. As an industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, STRADVISION initiated…
LONDON — The Asia-Pacific (APAC) automotive active and passive safety systems market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% during the 2023-2028 period, according to a recently published report from GlobalData. Global Sector Overview &…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil — Frasle Mobility has developed braking and track components for the Brazilian Army’s Leopard 1A5BR armored vehicle. Within this program, the company has invested in new manufacturing process technologies. Throughout the second half of 2023, Frasle…
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Brake Podcast, the official podcast of The BRAKE Report. In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Phipps, Director of Engineering for Bosch USA’s aftermarket brake division. Dr. Phipps shares his expertise on…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction has launched brake pads for the mine haul commercial-vehicle market. The new product series will be named Extended Life, or the EL Series, and EL121 will be the first friction formulation of the…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd, a leading provider of bespoke vehicle braking systems, has received a significant order from Babcock, the build partners for Supacat, to deliver 70 High Mobility Transport (HMT) vehicle braking systems. This contract is part…
MUNICH — Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in automotive lidar, announced its European market debut yesterday at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. Hesai’s AT128 lidar will be a key component of the Human Horizon‘s HiPhi Z’s advanced driver…
DUBLIN, Ireland — The global automotive sensors market is worth $19.2 billion and is expected to reach $44 billion by 2033 at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, according to a recently published report by Future Market Insights (FMI). With…