WABCO, Nexteer Automotive sign long-term cooperation agreement
WABCO Holdings Inc. has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive. The two companies will collaborate to develop and supply active steering systems for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles using Nexteer’s advanced steering technology, MagnaSteer Actuation. WABCO also recently signed an agreement to acquire Sheppard, subject to customary U.S. regulatory clearance. The acquisition is
Meritor WABCO earns New Flyer Industries 2016 Supplier Delivery Performance Award
Meritor WABCO received the 2016 Supplier Delivery Performance Award from New Flyer of America Inc., which is presented to suppliers of New Flyer production facilities with an overall on-time performance level of at least 95% or higher. This is the fourth time Meritor WABCO has been given this award. Meritor WABCO has supplied pneumatic anti-lock
Kenworth to offer Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive as option for T680, T880
Kenworth is making Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive available as an option on Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The advanced radar-based safety system is “always on” and features forward collision warning, collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control. The system measures the truck’s position in relation to other vehicles and objects; detects moving, stopped or stationary vehicles ahead;
WABCO begins construction of its Engineering Innovation Center in Germany
WABCO Holdings Inc. has laid the foundation stone for its new Engineering Innovation Center in Hanover, Germany. With this investment in the facility, the company says it plans to further strengthen its position as a global technology leader. Representatives from government and industry joined today’s foundation stone ceremony for the new WABCO Engineering Innovation Center
WABCO introduces trailer aerodynamic products
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced the North American premiere of OptiFlow AutoTail and Tail, two new aerodynamic products for trailers. The first aerodynamic tail in the U.S. to feature automatic deployment and retraction, WABCO’s OptiFlow AutoTail is also the first product to earn EPA SmartWay verification from the Canadian government’s National Research Council, the company
WABCO to work with Peloton on platooning technology
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced that it is working with Peloton Technology on truck platooning solutions, integrating commercial vehicle-to-vehicle communication and other automation technologies that further improve safety and fuel efficiency. By electronically linking two or more tractor-trailers to form virtual road-trains on highways, platooning increases fuel economy by more than 7%, namely up to 4.5%
WABCO, Mobileye join forces on safety system project
WABCO Holdings Inc. and Mobileye N.V. have announced that they are joining forces to develop solutions for commercial vehicles that leverage advanced emergency braking ADAS functionalities and Mobileye’s REM technology that provides real-time data for precise localization and high-definition lane data. The solutions will combine Mobileye’s vision system and mapping technology with the control and
WABCO unveils technology to protect pedestrians, cyclists in city traffic
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced its OnCity Urban Turning Assist system, a new technology aimed at helping protect pedestrians and cyclists in city traffic. OnCity, a single-sensor solution invented by WABCO, is the commercial vehicle industry’s first collision avoidance system that uses LiDAR technology for the purpose of object detection, the company said. Engineered for trucks,
WABCO introduces OnGuardMAX advanced emergency braking system
WABCO Holdings Inc. has introduced its OnGuardMAX advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) for trucks and buses, which provides up to full braking when confronted with both stationary and moving vehicles ahead. Equipped with 77GHz radar and a high-resolution camera, WABCO’s OnGuardMAX detects impending rear-end collisions with vehicles ahead and alerts the driver with distinct acoustic, visual
Meritor WABCO receives award from Daimler
Meritor WABCO has received the 2015 Masters of Quality supplier award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The award recognizes outstanding suppliers that have received high scores on their quality, delivery, technology and cost performance as measured on a balanced scorecard basis. The honored suppliers represent the top-quality providers of components and services for DTNA’s Freightliner