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
Cummins, WABCO enter into long-term air compressors agreement
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced that it has entered into a new long-term agreement with Cummins Inc. to manufacture and supply high-performance air-compressor technology globally. WABCO now becomes the exclusive supplier to Cummins in North America for air compressors applied in trucks, buses and industrial equipment. The new agreement also significantly expands the volume and variety of
It’s no accident: Collision mitigation adoption is gaining ground
Advanced safety systems continue to drive into fleets. With major fleets like UPS announcing that they are making collision mitigation systems a standard spec on all Class 8 models going forward, it’s only a matter of time before these safety systems become as commonplace as the seatbelt. The fact is that collision mitigation systems work.
WABCO joins the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
WABCO Holdings Inc., suppliers of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has announced that it has joined the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote commercial vehicle safety and security by providing leadership on safety issues to law enforcement, industry, and policy makers. “WABCO
Wabco debuts TX-Trailerguard, new fleet management solution
Wabco Holdings Inc., supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, introduced its next-generation TX-Trailerguard fleet management solution at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany. TX-Trailerguard combines the functionalities of Wabco’s Trailerguard telematics solution with Transics International’s back-office software platform TX-Connect. TX-Trailerguard helps commercial vehicle fleet operators improve their vehicle fleets’ safety and efficiency performance
Wabco highlights safety technologies
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, will showcase its safety technologies at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. According to the company,Wabco will demonstrate its products and systems that help commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators worldwide to significantly improve
WABCO launches ‘This is #MyTruckStop’
WABCO Holdings Inc. launched its “This is #MyTruckStop” campaign in a bid to collate hundreds of images celebrating the trucking community at truck stops around the world. Drivers across the globe are invited to share photos of the truck stops they visit on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MyTruckStop. Participants have a chance to
WABCO acquires Transics International
WABCO Holdings Inc. announced that it has acquired Transics International NV, a fleet management solution headquartered in Ypres, Belgium. WABCO has completed the acquisition of 96.84 % of Transics International shares by acquiring holding company Tavares NV in a cash transaction. The purchase price was EUR 111.1 million, which included the acquisition of EUR 15.3 million