WABCO showcases vehicle safety, efficiency innovations

WABCO showcases vehicle safety, efficiency innovations

The company's OnGuardPlus emergency braking system' OptiDrive automated manual transmission technology and Maxxus single-piston air disc brake increase vehicle safety and efficiency, and improve driver effectiveness and environmental sustainability.

WABCO Holdings Inc. said it is showcasing new technology breakthroughs at the Mid-America Trucking Show that help truck, bus and trailer manufacturers increase vehicle safety and efficiency, and improve driver effectiveness and environmental sustainability.

On display are WABCO’s OnGuardPlus emergency braking system; OptiDrive automated manual transmission technology; and Maxxus single-piston air disc brake for trucks.

“At MATS 2012, we are proud to further demonstrate our commitment to the commercial vehicle industry in North America as we showcase across-the-board capabilities in safety, driver assistance and vehicle efficiency,” said Jacques Esculier, WABCO chairman and CEO. “As the global technology leader in our industry, WABCO’s breakthroughs are increasingly being adopted by original equipment manufacturers, leading to higher content per vehicle for WABCO safety and efficiency systems.”

WABCO operates in North America through wholly-owned subsidiaries WABCO North America and WABCO Reman Solutions; WABCO Compressor Manufacturing, its joint venture with Cummins Engine Co.; and its Meritor WABCO joint venture.

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