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ZF builds on technology portfolio with acquisition of WABCO

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ZF is building on its technology portfolio with the recent acquisition of US truck maker WABCO.

ZF says it is poised to be “the leading technology partner to the commercial vehicle industry” with the addition of WABCO’s capabilities. The company is playing a pivotal role in the industry’s drive towards a more sustainable, connected, automated safer future.

The company says WABCO’s Autonomous Driving Open Technology (ADOPT) software platform increases safety, efficiency and operational productivity. ADOPT provides automated vehicle operations with “advanced vehicle motion control”. [Read more…] about ZF builds on technology portfolio with acquisition of WABCO

ZF completes acquisition of US truck tech supplier Wabco

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ZF Friedrichshafen has completed the acquisition of American commercial vehicle technology supplier Wabco, having gained approval from all required regulatory authorities.

Wabco shares, previously listed on the New York Stock Exchange, have now ceased public trading.

Signalling the start of Wabco’s integration into ZF, the acquisition “unites two industry leaders” behind a shared vision to create a customer-focused powerhouse to advance commercial vehicle technology, says the company. [Read more…] about ZF completes acquisition of US truck tech supplier Wabco

Wabco and SmartDrive partner on recording vehicle safety incidents

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Wabco Holdings Inc., a global supplier of braking control systems, has collaborated with SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a video-based safety and transportation intelligence provider, to provide video recording for safety incidents.

This new service captures safety-related incidents by combining the SmartDrive SR4 video telematics platform with the Wabco OnLaneALERT lane departure warning system.

Vehicle fleets will be able to add this service without investing in additional cameras, and have access to a video-enabled active safety suite.

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Tata collaborates with Wabco on advanced driver assistance tech

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The commercial vehicle business unit of Tata Motors is moving ahead with the development of safety-enhancing advanced driver assistance system solutions for deployment on its medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

This ambitious goal is aimed at reducing the number of road accidents, increasing vehicular as well as occupant safety, in a broad range of visibility conditions.

Offering enhanced operational efficiency the systems will also help reduce operating costs for fleets.  [Read more…] about Tata collaborates with Wabco on advanced driver assistance tech

Wabco to buy Sheppard as it looks to expand advanced driver assistance offering

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Wabco is looking to expand its advanced driver assistance systems by acquiring Sheppard, a supplier of commercial vehicle technologies, including vehicle steering capabilities.

The purchase price is $145 million. Sheppard had sales of $130 million in 2016.

A tier-one supplier in North America, Sheppard offers a suite of power-steering gears for heavy-duty commercial and specialty vehicles.  [Read more…] about Wabco to buy Sheppard as it looks to expand advanced driver assistance offering