Source: Volkswagen announcement WOLFSBURG, Germany — The development of autonomous driving (AV) is a core component of the Volkswagen (VW) NEW AUTO strategy. Within the Group, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is responsible for implementing this development specifically for the Mobility and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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).…
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…
CHENNAI, India – Numerous press notices are reporting the recall of certain model year 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycles to rectify an issue with the brake reaction bracket. The reports indicated Classic 350 motorcycles with the brake-reaction bracket issue…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Continental recently posted a three-part series of articles on its website providing its vision of future braking systems. Below is part three: Future Motion System – Motion is Picking Up Momentum. Article one: The Future of Brakes…
Source: AEye announcement DUBLIN, Calif. – AEye Inc., the global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, named automotive veteran Bernd Reichert to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of ADAS. An experienced leader, Reichert comes to AEye from…
Source: NHTSA announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) exercised issue a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 automated…
In this episode, Brian Hagman sits down with Chuck Greening, President of Greening, Inc. Chuck explains the many ways his organization serves the brake industry and provides his insights on the current topics impacting the automotive segment. Founded in 1964,…
TARRAGONA, Spain — Fabio Squadrani is Senior Manager, Braking Systems Department, at Applus IDIADA. He began his work in the Braking Systems Department in 2008 and in 2012 he was appointed as a Product Manager. He has been the brake…
Source: Champion announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Brand’s latest new product – Limited-Slip Friction Modifier Additive – works with some diesel pick-ups to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness associated with certain positraction, limited slip, and locking differentials. Its robust formula…
Source: Champion Brands announcement Clinton, Mo. — For more than six decades Champion Brands, a globally recognized blender and packager of motor oils, brake fluids, gear lubes, and many other specialty lubricants, continues their winning podium trend that “Champions Use…
Source: Hyundai Mobis announcement Seoul – Hyundai Mobis became the first in the world to develop an HLED that can be bent flexibly like a thin film. Now, a single LED can serve as both the stop lamp and the…
Source: Daimler announcement STUTTGART, Germany/PALO ALTO, Calif. – Luminar Technologies, Inc., a global leader in automotive lidar hardware and software technology, and the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck AG, announced a strategic partnership to enable highly automated trucking,…
Source: Continental announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Technology company Continental is strengthening its LiDAR sensor portfolio through a minority investment in LiDAR pioneer AEye, Inc. LiDAR sensors belong, besides camera and radar, to the key technologies for Automated Driving. Continental…