CVS Service Platform: Digital Infrastructure for OEMs and the Aftermarket

The CVS Service Platform brings together Knorr-Bremse’s digital solutions for OEMs, fleets, and workshops. It integrates software, diagnostics, and service into a fully digital system for connected vehicles and services. In this way, the platform helps simplify operational and service processes and make them more efficient. Both OEM solutions and digital applications for the aftermarket are built on this platform.

Mastering Digital Vehicle Architectures and Compliance

As the proportion of software in vehicles increases, the demands on cybersecurity, updates, and compliance rise significantly. Regulations such as UN ECE R155 on cybersecurity and UN ECE R156 for software updates require end-to-end digital processes to manage software versions securely and transparently. Knorr-Bremse supports OEMs with an ISO 24089-certified Software Update Management System (SUMS), which is integrated into the cloud-based Online Configuration Tool (OCT) and is already in series production. Software and configuration versions can be managed in a structured manner, updates can be rolled out automatically, and processes from production to the aftermarket can be digitally mapped. This results in stable, efficient workflows within an end-to-end process chain. These workflows help OEMs reduce operating costs, simplify processes, and efficiently comply with regulatory requirements.

Knorr-Bremse has already established this architecture in the trailer sector: The electronic trailer braking system iTEBS® X combines braking functions, sensors, and control in a scalable system architecture. Additionally, other trailer systems are fully integrated into SUMS—including brake control systems such as iTEPM (Intelligent Trailer Electro-Pneumatic Module) and TRM (Trailer Roadtrain Module), the iXPAND (Intelligent Electronic Port Expander) expansion interface, as well as tire pressure monitoring systems such as iTPMS (Intelligent Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and third-party systems. Diagnostic, update, and software processes are thereby transformed into integrated digital workflows. In this way, Knorr-Bremse lays the groundwork for future E/E architectures, over-the-air updates, and automated functions within vehicle networks.

Open platforms expand the digital ecosystem

In addition, Knorr-Bremse is working with partners to expand its offering to include open platforms such as the Cojali Digital Hub. This manufacturer-independent platform enables OEMs to consolidate various software applications into a centralized, cyber-secure environment. Software update packages can thus be managed centrally, from production through to the aftermarket. Remote software updates (over-the-air) are fully integrated into diagnostic and connectivity solutions. More efficient processes help reduce costs, ensure service quality, and strengthen customer loyalty. At the same time, OEMs retain control over their data, systems, and applications and can flexibly adapt the platform to their requirements. The Cojali Digital Hub will be presented at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hall 12 at both the Knorr-Bremse and Cojali (Booth B23) booths.

Digital Applications Throughout the Service Process

Based on the CVS Service Platform, Knorr-Bremse offers applications for fleet and workshop processes. The applications can be used independently and can be flexibly combined with one another. When used together, they create additional value for fleets and workshops.

• Simplifying OEM Diagnostics: Through Cojali, Knorr-Bremse offers telematics and diagnostic solutions. Jaltest Telematics analyzes vehicles while they are in operation, while Jaltest Diagnostics, in combination with Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics, enables powerful multi-brand diagnostics. The partnership also includes the development of OEM-specific diagnostic solutions. They integrate different supplier and vehicle systems into a unified diagnostic platform, thereby simplifying diagnostic and service processes.

• Efficiently organizing workshop processes: PleaseFix connects fleets and workshops via a digital platform for scheduling and capacity management. Maintenance work can be coordinated early on, workshop capacity can be utilized more effectively, and service processes can be managed more efficiently.

• Transparently analyze workshop performance: WESP CV enables the comparison of key performance indicators across workshops. This allows for data-driven improvements in productivity, utilization, and processes.

• Digitally manage in-operation services: With TRAVIS Road Services, operators and drivers gain digital access to services such as parking, charging, cleaning, or repairs—from booking to centralized billing.

Meet us at Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

At IAA Transportation 2026, Knorr-Bremse will showcase technologies and solutions for the future of commercial vehicles—from zero-emission vehicles and highly automated driving to safety and digital services for fleet operations. The experts at Knorr-Bremse look forward to welcoming visitors in person from September 15 to 20, 2026, in Hanover, Hall 12, Booth C21.

New CVS Service Platform for Greater Efficiency in the Aftermarket

In recent years, Knorr-Bremse has developed an aftermarket service platform with the goal of connecting workshops, fleet operators, distributors, and service partners via a shared platform which provides additional digital services throughout the vehicle’s entire lifecycle. The individual components can be used independently or combined.

Through the digital TRAVIS booking platform, fleets can find, book, and centrally invoice services such as parking, charging, or cleaning. For fleets, this means greater transparency, reduced downtime, and less administrative effort; for service partners, it means higher utilization and greater visibility. Last year alone, more than 1 million bookings were made via TRAVIS.

PleaseFix complements this approach with appointment and capacity management for commercial vehicle workshops. The solution supports workshops in scheduling, capacity management, and communication with customers and connects fleets directly with available workshop facilities. As part of the CVS Service Platform, PleaseFix will be integrated with TRAVIS and expands the platform to include a digital repair and maintenance process.

With WESP CV, Knorr-Bremse has expanded the CVS Service Platform to include a data-driven analytics and benchmarking application for commercial vehicle workshops. These shops can use key performance indicators to compare their processes with those of similar businesses and identify specific areas for optimization. This creates transparency regarding their own performance and helps workshops continuously improve productivity, capacity utilization, and profitability.

Together with Cojali, Knorr-Bremse is also systematically expanding its diagnostic and service offerings. The Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics tool combines the multi-brand vehicle diagnostics of Jaltest Diagnostics with original Knorr-Bremse functions, enabling fast and precise fault analysis. In addition, Jaltest Telematics provides real-time vehicle and operational data and supports fleets in predictive maintenance as well as the optimization of repair and service processes.

TruckServices Expert Network 2.0 Successfully Launched

Today, workshops do far more than just traditional repair work – they are professional service partners. This is exactly where the TruckServices Expert Network comes in. The enhanced partner program has been established on the market since early 2026 and already connects more than 1,100 partner workshops. It combines uniform quality standards, continuous training, online support, and a strong network of technical experts. Partners can benefit from the solutions offered by the CVS Service Platform, as well as technical consulting, training, and partner terms. In this way, the partner program helps workshops continuously expand their service offerings and support their customers even better.

New Products and Service Concepts

Knorr-Bremse’s original equipment-quality products form the foundation of the aftermarket business and are designed for use in safety-critical vehicle systems, which face ever-increasing demands in terms of safety, efficiency, and ride comfort in modern commercial vehicles.

With the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC), a modular brake control system for the next generation of vehicles is increasingly making its way into the aftermarket. Now that the platform has established itself in the original equipment market, a growing range of compatible replacement parts, services, and diagnostic offerings is becoming available for the aftermarket. This includes the Active Wheel Speed Sensor (aWSS), which, as a central component for ABS, EBS, and driver assistance systems, provides precise wheel speed data. GSBC combines ABS and EBS into a single modular brake control system. This high level of integration reduces the number of components, weight, and system complexity, and paves the way for new functions, including highly automated driving.

As automated manual transmissions become more widespread, the demand for clutch and transmission actuators is also growing. A broad Knorr-Bremse portfolio of such components is now available for the aftermarket. The portfolio includes, among other things, concentric clutch actuators (CCA), dual-clutch valve units (DCVU), and other components for modern transmission systems. It is complemented by service kits, technical documentation, diagnostic support, and training courses from the TruckServices Academy.

Trailer solutions: Trailers are increasingly evolving into intelligent and connected systems within the vehicle convoy.

At the heart of this development is the new generation of the electronic iTEBS® X trailer braking system. This system combines braking functions, sensors, and control in an integrated architecture, laying the groundwork for future applications in the areas of driver assistance, automation, and digital services. At the component level, this development is supported by the NexTT® SyT7 pneumatic disc brake and the NG4 EVO PRO brake cylinder. Weighing less than 29 kilograms, the NexTT® is one of the lightest 22.5-inch trailer brakes in its class. It is complemented by the further-developed NG4 EVO PRO combination cylinder, which offers improved protection against moisture and dirt. Together, these two components form a harmonized wheel brake system for demanding trailer applications.

Digital expansion is facilitated via the Online Configuration Tool (OCT) and the Software Update Management System (SUMS). These cloud-based applications automate configuration, diagnostic, and update processes and help ensure compliance with current cybersecurity and software update requirements in accordance with UNECE R155 and R156. For workshops, the high level of integration of the diagnostic systems offers a particular advantage: Thanks to automatic data transmission to the cloud, there is no need to manually submit any data regarding software changes to vehicle manufacturers. Compliance with UNECE Regulation R156 is automatically ensured through the close interaction of the systems.

Bus and special-purpose vehicle applications: In bus operations, availability, cost-effectiveness, and passenger comfort are key priorities. Modern braking, compressed-air, and parking brake systems support the transition to more efficient and increasingly electrified bus platforms.

With the SYNACT® SyR7, Knorr-Bremse is expanding its portfolio for bus applications to include the next generation of pneumatic disc brakes. It combines a braking torque of 30 kNm with a significant weight reduction and an advanced service concept. The new lining concept with ProTecS 2.0 ensures longer lining life, while the Active Caliper Release System (ACR®) unlocks additional potential for reducing wear and energy consumption. The portfolio is complemented by the electronic parking brake ePBC. It electronically controls the engagement and release of the parking brake and enables additional comfort and safety features, for example, when passengers are boarding or alighting. Integration into modern air treatment systems helps reduce installation space and system complexity.

For electrified bus platforms, the compressed air supply is also becoming increasingly important. The Rotary Vane Compressor was developed for vehicles with low to high air demand and is characterized by energy-efficient and quiet operation. Matching service kits simplify maintenance and servicing. Knorr-Bremse is also expanding the use of its compressors – designed for a long service life – to other platforms such as agricultural machinery.

Repairs at a fair market value: Cost-effective repair options are becoming increasingly important in light of rising vehicle service life and costs. Remanufacturing programs and specialized repair services offer alternatives to replacement.

ESB REMAN, a Europe-wide repair service for electronic control units, has been launched. This is made possible by a specialized network of repair centers as well as standardized testing and repair processes. Using the ESB test bench developed by Cojali, numerous control units can be precisely analyzed, repaired, and tested. The offering is complemented by the continuously expanding range of remanufactured EconX® brake calipers, such as the new ST7 variant for trailer applications, as well as replacement solutions for the EBS7 electronic braking system. Standardized testing and remanufacturing processes ensure high quality standards and reliable performance in daily use.

Retrofit solutions: Retrofit options make it possible to upgrade existing fleets in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

The Active Pad Release System (APR®) will also be available in the future for SB7-type bus applications and SM7/SL7 trucks. APR® is based on a spring system that actively releases the brake pads from the brake disc after braking. This reduces residual friction torque, wear, and energy consumption.

Retrofit kits for the electronic TEBS G2 trailer braking system allow existing trailers to be adapted to current technical requirements. The retrofit enables functions such as electronic brake control, Roll Stability Program (RSP), load-dependent brake force control, and the integration of modern telematics and driver assistance systems.

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices: Hall 3.0, Booths E91 and G98 at Automechanika

At Automechanika 2026, visitors will experience products, digital applications, and service concepts through direct interaction with experts from Knorr-Bremse TruckServices. This creates a vivid picture of the connected aftermarket of the future and of how Knorr-Bremse supports its customers on this journey.

Fleet operators expect more efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions—especially given the driver shortage, increasing safety requirements, and growing cost pressures. Vehicle manufacturers are responding to these demands and actively driving the development of highly automated commercial vehicles. With regard to the first concrete areas of application, North America in particular is emerging as the leading market.

A key prerequisite for the reliable operation of highly automated commercial vehicles is a fail-active system architecture. With automation, responsibility for driving dynamics and safety shifts from the driver to the vehicle—and thus to the technology itself. Redundant actuators thus become the technological foundation for the safe operation of highly automated commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse’s fail-active, redundant systems for braking and steering ensure that individual system failures are detected and compensated for, and that vehicle control is maintained at all times. At the same time, redundant braking systems increase vehicle availability by enabling defined operating strategies in the event of a failure—ranging from minimum-risk maneuvers to continued operation with reduced functionality. This can have an immediate positive impact on total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Knorr-Bremse’s redundant braking system is based on the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) platform. This platform consolidates the previously diverse range of components into a unified brake control platform. This simplifies system layouts and reduces installation space, weight, and installation costs. Building on this, Knorr-Bremse has developed the rGSBC redundant braking system. The existing architecture is specifically expanded to include a second, independent functional path. In the event of a failure, this path takes over vehicle deceleration with full ABS functionality and ensures driving stability through wheel-by-wheel brake pressure control. Standardized interfaces allow the system to operate both automatically as a “virtual driver” and to be controlled in manual mode at any time. In addition, it supports defined fallback strategies—ranging from minimum-risk maneuvers to “mission-complete” operation.

• For steering systems in highly automated commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse relies on redundant system solutions. The portfolio includes the fully electric Electric Power Steering (EPS) and its redundant version. The rEPS enables a fail-active steering function in which both the actuators and the control system are designed with redundancy. In combination with the Steer-by-Brake function, this creates an additional independent level of redundancy that enables controlled vehicle guidance in the sense of “Mission Complete” even in the event of critical system failures. The portfolio is complemented by the redundant electrohydraulic superimposed steering (rAHPS), which, as an alternative architecture, supports driver assistance systems and automated driving functions.

Building on this technological foundation, Knorr-Bremse is systematically bringing highly automated driving into practical application: Together with selected customers, the company is implementing specific Level 4 projects and, in the process, gaining valuable system and integration experience. This experience feeds directly into further development—with the goal of scaling the solutions and making them available to a broad customer base.

With the planned series production launch of Knorr-Bremse’s rGSBC starting in 2027, the industrial application of highly automated commercial vehicles is increasingly coming into focus. Initial use cases may emerge particularly in hub-to-hub transport and could be expanded to other application areas in the future. Technologically, the groundwork has been laid: Key elements of redundant vehicle architectures have already been successfully validated—for example, through Knorr-Bremse’s participation in the ATLAS-L4 research project on autonomous driving.

At the same time, the underlying vehicle architectures are continuing to evolve—for instance, toward X-by-wire concepts, in which mechanically implemented functions are replaced by electronic controls. Redundant, fail-active systems ensure that functions remain controllable even in the event of a failure. Regardless of this, software-defined vehicle concepts are becoming increasingly important from Knorr-Bremse’s perspective—featuring centralized control architectures, high availability of sensor data, and continuous software updates.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Improve Traffic Safety

Alongside technologies for highly automated commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse is consistently driving the further development of modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). For over a decade, Knorr-Bremse has been improving road safety with its ADAS portfolio—and continues to do so.

With the Knorr-Bremse Fusion Front ADAS, Knorr-Bremse combines radar and camera sensors to reliably detect complex traffic situations. The range of functions includes, among other things, the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) and its extension with pedestrian detection (Pedestrian Advanced Emergency Braking System, PAEBS), as well as lane-keeping functions (Lane Keeping Assist, LKA, and Lane Departure Warning, LDW). The Advanced Emergency Braking System achieves high detection rates while minimizing false alarms.

AEBS, PAEBS, and LDW all help vehicle manufacturers meet regulatory requirements such as the European GSR II regulation. In the vehicle’s immediate vicinity, the Proximity System is used, which includes, among other features, the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and the Moving Off Information System (MOIS).

In addition to regulatory requirements, the commercial vehicle-specific Euro NCAP protocols are becoming increasingly important. These set even higher performance requirements than those stipulated by current legislation. Knorr-Bremse ADAS made a significant contribution to a vehicle manufacturer’s 3-star NCAP rating. Knorr-Bremse is continuously refining its solutions and has advanced ADAS features in its roadmap that, when implemented appropriately, can meet further NCAP requirements.

Meet us at Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

At IAA Transportation 2026, Knorr-Bremse will showcase technologies and solutions for the future of commercial vehicles—from zero-emission vehicles and highly automated driving to safety and digital services for fleet operations. The experts at Knorr-Bremse look forward to welcoming visitors in person at their booth from September 15–20, 2026, in Hanover, Hall 12, Booth C21.

Electrification is the technological driver on the path to zero emissions—but it is not the only one. Knorr-Bremse therefore takes a broader view of zero emissions: In addition to reducing CO₂ emissions, lowering noise, oil, and particulate emissions, achieving greater system efficiency, also play an important role. Electrification is of central importance for zero-emission transportation, but its implementation varies greatly from region to region. This is because factors such as total cost of ownership (TCO), regulation, technology, and infrastructure determine the pace at which new solutions gain acceptance in individual markets.

Knorr-Bremse has tailored its zero-emission strategy to these diverse market requirements. Drawing on its experience with safety-critical systems, its expertise in braking technologies, and its global footprint, the company develops scalable, globally deployable, zero-emission-capable system solutions specifically designed to meet the requirements of low-emission and fully electric commercial vehicles. These solutions can be flexibly adapted to different applications and vehicle architectures.

One example of this development strategy is the electrically driven compressor: In recent years, Knorr-Bremse has analyzed and tested various compression concepts to identify the optimal technology for future electrified commercial vehicles. The result of this development work is the new oil-free electric Multi Tumble Piston (MTP) compressor. Its design focused in particular on cost, scalability, and energy efficiency, ensuring that it can perform effectively across a variety of vehicle concepts and markets. The MTP will make its debut at IAA Transportation 2026.

Wheel end technologies for low-emission commercial vehicles.

• The SYNACT® modular disc brake family sets a new standard in performance, weight, and system efficiency. For OEMs and fleet operators, this means lower energy consumption, reduced operating costs, and an improved overall balance over the vehicle’s life cycle. The Active Caliper Release (ACR) can help reduce fuel consumption and lower the CO2 footprint, while the NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) toolbox enables noise-optimized performance, particularly in urban driving.

• With the impending introduction of the EURO 7 standard, brake dust emissions are also coming under greater regulatory scrutiny. For vehicle manufacturers, the development of low-emission wheel end solutions is therefore becoming increasingly important. This is an area for which Knorr-Bremse has specifically prepared its wheel end technologies. As a reliable technology partner, Knorr-Bremse supports its customers with a modular system approach and is developing solutions for various EURO 7 implementation scenarios. In addition to product developments, this effort is underpinned by a strong network of partners and industry contacts, as well as investments in high-performance testing infrastructure.

Systems for electrified vehicle architectures.

• Electric Vehicle Motion Control (eVMC) maximizes energy recovery through intelligent brake control. With this software, Knorr-Bremse optimizes the longitudinal dynamics of electric commercial vehicles and increases energy recovery during braking. For vehicle manufacturers, this means greater energy efficiency as well as more stable and precise handling. eVMC is part of the modular brake control system Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and optimizes energy recovery through an advanced brake-blending strategy. The software can be flexibly integrated into various electric powertrain configurations—from a central electric motor to multi-motor layouts with axle- or wheel-specific drive systems.

• Electric Power Steering (EPS) enables fully electric steering for efficient vehicle architectures. In this way, Knorr-Bremse supports the electrification and automation of commercial vehicles. Thanks to its “power-on-demand” principle, EPS reduces energy and fuel consumption regardless of the powertrain technology, thereby lowering CO₂ emissions and operating costs. For manufacturers and fleet operators, this means up to 90 percent less energy consumption compared to conventional systems, as well as low-maintenance operation. At the same time, the fully electric steering system requires no oil changes, enables seamless integration into existing vehicle architectures, and lays the technical groundwork for steer-by-wire—the next generation of steering systems without a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering actuator. Thanks to its intelligent safety concept, there is also no need for a redundant power supply. The EPS is scheduled to be launched in 2027.

• eCompressor (MTP) provides an oil-free electric air supply for commercial vehicles. The MTP expands Knorr-Bremse’s portfolio of electric compressors for electrified commercial vehicles. The oil-free compressor was developed with efficiency, robustness, and cost-effectiveness in mind. This results in an optimized life cycle with more operating kilometers and lower energy consumption, which can lead to lower total cost of ownership for fleet operators. Whether in Asia, Europe, or North America, the compressor’s modular architecture allows it to be flexibly adapted to different vehicle platforms and regional market requirements. The MTP complements Knorr-Bremse’s existing range of electric screw and vane compressors, which covers the entire spectrum of electrified commercial vehicles—from electric trucks to electric articulated buses with high air demand.

• eSilencer reduces noise emissions from pneumatic braking systems. The silencer therefore particularly supports the use of electrified commercial vehicles in noise-sensitive areas. The eSilencer reduces noise emissions during the release of compressed air to 68 dB(A), significantly falling below the current standard of 72 dB(A).

• Power Resistor (iMEP) ensures reliable and emission-free continuous braking performance for electrified commercial vehicles. Continuous braking performance is independent of the battery state, thereby supporting safe and efficient driving strategies. The liquid-cooled, high-performance braking resistor system is scalable and can be seamlessly integrated into drivetrain, thermal, and energy management systems. Thanks to a flexible system design featuring a dual-resistor approach and additional thermal functions, the system extends its role beyond mere braking and creates added value at the overall vehicle level.

Meet us at Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

At IAA Transportation 2026, Knorr-Bremse will showcase technologies and solutions for the future of commercial vehicles—from zero-emission vehicles and highly automated driving to safety and digital services for fleet operations. The experts at Knorr-Bremse look forward to welcoming visitors in person at their booth from September 15–20, 2026, in Hanover, Hall 12, Booth C21.

Trade Show Presence Featuring Groundbreaking Technologies for Tomorrow’s Mobility

At the IAA Transportation 2026, Knorr-Bremse is continuing its sustainable booth concept and once again relying on high-quality, reusable containers. This reduces material usage and fosters ongoing customer engagement: as part of a truck roadshow, exhibits and content will be reused after the trade show. This high standard of sustainability is also embedded in Knorr-Bremse’s products and EcoDesign approach. The centerpiece of the exhibition stand is the Center Display, which guides visitors through Knorr-Bremse’s world of solutions using exhibits and digital applications. It demonstrates how market requirements such as Zero Emission, Redundancy and Automated Driving, Traffic Safety, and Connectivity are translated into concrete technologies.

Knorr-Bremse is unveiling a new product at the trade show: the cost-efficient oil-free, electrically driven Multi Tumble Piston (MTP) compressor, which is designed for an optimized lifecycle and scalable use with or without an inverter, and enables an efficient and quiet compressed air supply. Another trade show highlight is the redundant braking system (rGSBC), which is scheduled to go into series production in 2027. Based on the GSBC platform, it ensures highly available braking functions even in the event of a fault, thereby creating a key prerequisite for highly automated driving functions. Another product highlight is Electric Power Steering (EPS), which is scheduled for market launch next year. The electric power steering system reduces the steering system's energy consumption by up to 90 percent compared to conventional solutions, thanks to the “power-on-demand” principle. Knorr-Bremse is also focusing on future vehicle architectures and is specifically applying its system expertise to the development of Software Defined Vehicles – as the basis for safe, flexible, and updatable vehicle concepts. With an aftermarket zone, Knorr-Bremse is expanding its trade show presence to include its growing range of offerings for fleet operators, workshops, and distributors, which are bundled in the CVS Service Platform.

Technological Responses to Change in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

Knorr-Bremse addresses the industry’s current challenges across four key themes:

• Zero Emission: Electrified powertrains require a new interplay of vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse supports manufacturers in developing viable zero-emission vehicle concepts with solutions such as the energy-efficient disc brake family (SYNACT®), oil-free electric air supply (eCompressor MTP), and technologies to reduce emissions, such as brake dust (EURO 7) and noise.

• Redundancy and Automated Driving: Automated driving functions require fail-safe and redundant system architectures. Knorr-Bremse implements this with innovations such as the redundant braking system (rGSBC) and the electric steering system (EPS), as well as the redundant version (rEPS)—for controlled vehicle guidance all the way up to mission-complete functions.

• Traffic Safety: Traffic safety is in Knorr-Bremse’s DNA and guides the company in the development and refinement of system solutions. Knorr-Bremse presents technologies on the path toward an accident-free future for road traffic, ranging from state-of-the-art braking systems to advanced driver assistance systems (Knorr-Bremse Fusion Front and Side ADAS), which actively help defuse dangerous situations and thus contribute to road safety.

• CVS Service Platform: With the forward-looking CVS Service Platform, Knorr-Bremse is further driving the transformation of the aftermarket. The platform will significantly increase the efficiency of all market participants through intelligently networked data and services. Key components include the multi-brand diagnostics and telematics solutions from Cojali, the booking and capacity management system PleaseFix, the data-driven workshop benchmarking from WESP CV, and the road services booking platform from TRAVIS. In the trailer sector, Knorr-Bremse is presenting the cloud-based Online Configuration Tool (OCT), the integrated Software Update Management System (SUMS), and, for the first time, the iXPAND port expander for premium vehicles with the most sophisticated E/E architecture.

Meet us at Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

At IAA Transportation 2026, Knorr-Bremse will showcase technologies and solutions for the future of commercial vehicles—from zero-emission and automated driving to digital services for fleet operations. The experts at Knorr-Bremse look forward to welcoming visitors in person at the booth from September 15–20, 2026, in Hanover, Hall 12, Booth C21.

Bendix^® Fusion^™, Bendix’s flagship ADAS system, is the market-leading collision mitigation and active safety solution available across most major Class 8 OEM platforms. Bendix Fusion provides a scalable path to deploy advanced LiDAR-based sensing capabilities in high-volume production vehicles.

The development program underscores a broader industry shift toward the use of LiDAR for higher levels of autonomy, as well as for advanced driver assistance systems where enhanced perception can help improve safety performance. The collaboration, one of the industry’s first 4D LiDAR-based programs targeting commercial vehicle active safety applications, aims to advance and improve performance in critical driving scenarios.

“We’re excited to expand our work with Aeva through this program as we continue advancing safety technologies for commercial vehicle fleets,” said Mike Tober, chief technology officer at Bendix. “Aeva’s 4D LiDAR provides capabilities that can improve system performance in critical driving scenarios, helping support the next generation of collision mitigation solutions that perform more effectively across a wider range of real-world operating conditions.”

“This program represents an important milestone in our collaboration with Bendix and a significant step toward mass production of a first-of-its-kind LiDAR-based driver assistance solution for commercial vehicles,” said Mina Rezk, co-founder and chief technology officer at Aeva. “By combining Aeva’s 4D LiDAR with Bendix’s industry-leading safety platform, we are positioned to deliver next-generation LiDAR-based solutions that enhance safety and performance for commercial vehicle fleets at scale.”

Bendix notes that advanced driver assistance technologies complement safe driving practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology, including Bendix safety technologies, replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving techniques and proactive, comprehensive driving training. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times. Every driver should carefully review the Operator’s Manual and be trained by the fleet or vehicle owner on the proper operation and limitations of the ADAS system during operation.

Wolfgang Krinner, Managing Director of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH: “These two awards are a strong testament to the performance of our employees. Our electronic systems and pneumatic disc brakes are key technologies for an accident-free future in road traffic. The additional award for our Zero Emission strategy demonstrates how well-positioned we are to meet the global transition to zero emissions. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our readers and our customers for the two ETM Awards.”

High energy efficiency, lower CO₂ emissions, and seamless integration

Using the “power-on-demand” principle, EPS reduces vehicles’ energy and fuel consumption, regardless of the powertrain technology. As an efficiency booster, the EPS enables energy savings of up to 90 percent compared to conventional steering systems, thereby ensuring lower CO₂ emissions and reduced operating costs.

In addition, the EPS can be adapted to the customer’s specific installation space, enabling seamless integration into existing vehicle architectures without costly modifications for manufacturers. Another advantage: significant additional cost savings for customers, as the EPS’s Smart Safety concept eliminates the need for a redundant power supply. Thanks to its hydraulic operating principle, the EPS can be used to support multi-axle vehicles based on existing vehicle architecture across all vehicle classes. At the same time, the EPS meets all regulatory requirements in the markets, offering a ready-to-use system solution.

Jochem de Graaf, CEO, TRAVIS Road Services International B.V.: “Joining Knorr-Bremse marks an exciting new chapter for TRAVIS. From day one, we have focused on making truck services more accessible, transparent, and efficient for the entire transport ecosystem. As part of Knorr Bremse, we can accelerate at scale, expand our network, deliver even smarter solutions to our customers and partners across Europe and beyond.”

TRAVIS is a rapidly growing booking platform for road services in the commercial vehicle sector. The platform enables carriers to easily find, book, and pay for services such as parking, cleaning, charging, and repairs. By booking services upfront carriers reduce downtime and make better use of drivers’ available driving hours, while consolidating all fleets truck service expenses into a single invoice. More than 3,500 service partners across 26 European countries are already connected to the platform.

Investment in the future

Knorr-Bremse will build the cross-divisional industrial facility, which will cover a total area of around 188,000 m², equivalent to approximately 26 soccer fields, in multiple phases. The first phase will see the construction of production plants for entrance systems for metros, regional and high-speed trains, as well as for braking system components for commercial vehicles, which will commence operations at the end of 2027. Additional office complexes, where employees will drive forward the intelligent bundling of global business and administrative processes, will be completed by 2030 and beyond. Especially with the consolidation of Global Business Services in Chennai, among other areas in HR and Finance, Knorr-Bremse aims to increase its global process efficiency and speed in the long term.

Chennai as a technology hub

In recent years, Chennai, capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, has developed into a leading technology hub with a highly qualified engineering landscape and excellent infrastructure. Knorr-Bremse opened a center for Artificial Intelligence in Chennai in the summer of 2025 as part of its global digital strategy. Being built in the AI center’s immediate vicinity, the new complex can be flexibly expanded thanks to its modular design. In total, the scope of the major project is reflected in Knorr-Bremse’s long-term approach of investing between four and five percent of its annual revenue.

Products for the Indian and world market

The products manufactured in Chennai will be intended for both the Indian market and global export. Knorr-Bremse is thus responding to the expected growth in India in its core segments: freight and passenger rail transport and, increasingly, commercial vehicles such as trucks, delivery vehicles, and buses. Knorr-Bremse is already involved in rail projects in Delhi and Chennai, among others, as a leading supplier of braking and entrance systems for metro trains, and will also equip India’s first high-speed trains with braking, entrance, air conditioning, and sanitation systems. The sales volume of both Knorr-Bremse divisions in India is growing strongly and already amounts to over €300 million per year.

Sustainable certification

Besides, the new campus meets high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency. Among other things, the complexes and their equipment comply with the LEED Platinum standard, which is awarded to particularly energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. The future campus is also aligned with the assessment criteria of the EU taxonomy for environmentally sustainable economic activities. In the first construction phase of the project alone, which will run until the end of 2027, photovoltaic systems with an installed capacity of around 2,500 kWp are planned.

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG with global responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division: “The commercial vehicle aftermarket is facing major challenges – from a shortage of skilled workers and rising operating costs to new requirements for sustainability and efficiency. With our aftermarket Ecosystem, we are creating a platform that addresses precisely these issues: it increases transparency, connects data and services more intelligently, and thus increases efficiency for all market participants. Thereby, Knorr-Bremse supports and empowers its customers in achieving more sustainable, high-performance, and future-proof fleet and vehicle operations.”

The Knorr-Bremse TruckServices Ecosystem consists of four interconnected components that create customer value, optimize maintenance, drive digitalization in the aftermarket, and strengthen Knorr-Bremse's aftermarket business:

• Cojali: Multi-brand workshop diagnostics and telematics solutions, including remote diagnostics to improve vehicle availability and increase the efficiency of repair and maintenance processes.

• PleaseFix: Cloud-based booking and capacity management system for optimizing workflows and utilization, specifically for commercial vehicle workshops.

• WESP CV (Commercial Vehicles): Data-based workshop benchmarking that enables commercial vehicle workshops to identify additional potential for increasing revenue and process efficiency.

• TRAVIS: Digital platform for searching, booking, and payment of road services such as parking, cleaning, charging, and repairs.

Together, these offerings form the core of a holistic, open digital platform orchestrated by Knorr-Bremse. The focus is on the intelligent networking of all market participants: workshops, fleets, and dealers benefit from greater transparency, faster access to services, simplified processes, and well-founded, data-based decisions.

Bas Wintjes, Managing Director von WAGH B.V.: „In the past months, we have consistently aligned our tools with the key KPIs of the truck, trailer, and bus market. One thing has become clear: the fundamental principles remain the same – benchmarking against others enables workshops to achieve targeted improvements. In today’s environment, where it is becoming increasingly difficult to find skilled staff, it is more important than ever to ensure that workshop employees can work efficiently. Data-driven predictive maintenance solutions will play a central role in the future. Particularly valuable is the collaboration between manufacturers, distributors, and workshops: a strong data ecosystem gives all stakeholders the opportunity to measurably enhance their performance. The partnership with Knorr-Bremse is an important step in the further internationalization of WESP-Group. We look forward to combining Knorr-Bremse’s market expertise with our proven, practice-oriented tools.”

The contract, which is now valid until 2033, covers both the equipment of current vehicle series and the subsequent platform. Knorr-Bremse will supply its customer with a total of around 200,000 systems in three model sizes annually.

Electronic Levelling Control (ELC)

The long-term partnership impressively underscores that Electronic Levelling Control remains a true high-performance product that delivers impressive results in truck operation – providing a high level of driving comfort, flexible logistics handling, and increased safety and resource conservation.

In trucks, ELC ensures that the vehicle automatically adapts to different conditions. For example, ELC compensates for height differences between the truck loading area and the loading ramp, distributes loads evenly, and adjusts ground clearance. Not only does this facilitate loading and unloading, but also improves traction – especially in snow and slippery conditions – and driving stability when heavily loaded. The electronic control system also protects the air suspension bellows and reduces fuel consumption.

Supplier summit to strengthen growth and cooperation

With “Procurement in India for the global market” as the event’s focus, Knorr-Bremse underlined its confidence in India's growing supply skills and competencies. Purchasing managers from Knorr-Bremse and representatives of suppliers from the fields of castings, machined parts, components, connectors, standard parts, and welded assemblies discussed common challenges and ways to achieve sustainable cooperation. A key topic was India’s potential as a production hub for exports to supply markets worldwide.

Long-term strategy for the future

Establishing a strong supplier network in India is an important part of Knorr-Bremse's future strategy. The Rail division is already taking significant steps in this direction: among other things, supply agreements are being made more efficient, harmonized, and consistently aligned with market and customer needs. This creates a solid foundation for sustainable local and international growth. Also with regards to the geopolitical context, Knorr-Bremse is further expanding its independence, flexibility, and delivery capability by strengthening its supplier relationships in India. Knorr-Bremse Rail and Truck’s sales volume in India amounted to around €300 million in 2024.

With sites in Chennai, Palwal, and Pune, India plays a strong role as an innovation and production hub within the Knorr-Bremse Group. Knorr-Bremse recently opened a center for artificial intelligence in Chennai as part of its global digital strategy and as proof of India’s growing importance as a space for innovation. Besides, Knorr-Bremse announced its investment in the construction of a modular campus in Chennai. This will create additional production, engineering, and back-office activities, with around 3,500 jobs to be created in the long term.

Based on a strong European network of a total of four repair centers, ESB REMAN offers a fast, efficient and localized service. Currently, the service has operational facilities in Spain, France, Italy and the Czech Republic, which contributes to reduced transportation times, as well as closer and more personalized attention to each customer.

Alexander Wagner, Vice President Global Aftermarket/TruckServices, Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicles, emphasizes: “The holistic aftermarket ecosystem aims to provide service solutions that meet the needs of workshops, fleets, and distributors alike. With ESB REMAN, we are now launching a service that is specifically designed for Commercial Vehicle ECUs. ESB REMAN offers a direct service and fast repairs instead of procuring new parts. The solution is economical and eco-friendly at the same time. Due to our repair hub system, repairs are carried out as locally as possible considering the same standards and processes. The repairs are performed by trained and experienced personal and the ECU types covered will be continuously expanded.”

Venancio Alberca, CEO of Cojali: “At Cojali we have been committed to repairing and extending the useful life of electronically controlled components for more than 10 years, a process that contributes to environmental conservation and cost reduction for our customers. During these years, Cojali has invested in the qualification of its technicians. Taking advantage of this synergy, together with its know-how in the repair of electronic control units with the advanced diagnostics and fault code detection of Jaltest Diagnostics tool, it has been possible to develop Jaltest ESB: ECU Simulation Bench. The Jaltest ESB simulation equipment makes it possible to diagnose, understand errors and test electronic control units for commercial vehicles. Jaltest is the core of the ESB REMAN project and the commitment of the repair centers that comprise it, as well as a technological milestone for Cojali.”

Commitment to the circular economy: Contribution to the reduction of electronic waste

ESB REMAN combines in-depth technical knowledge, a firm commitment to the circular economy and personalized attention, which enables fast and reliable solutions aligned with the current challenges of the sector. Thanks to a rigorous technical process and the use of proprietary technology, such as the Jaltest ESB ECU Simulation Bench, it is possible to recondition more than 1,100 ECU references corresponding to different vehicle systems: engine, brakes, suspension, transmission, anti-pollution, instrument cluster, among others.

The repair process has been designed to offer the highest quality and reliability. Upon receipt, the ECU undergoes a visual inspection and advanced diagnostics, which allows accurate identification of faults. Damaged components are then replaced with new parts and all functionalities are verified prior to shipment, ensuring a performance comparable to that of a new product.

ESB REMAN represents an affordable alternative to buying new parts and actively contributes to the reduction of electronic waste provided by two innovation leaders. With ESB REMAN, Cojali and Knorr-Bremse reaffirm their commitment to the evolution of maintenance in the commercial vehicle sector, providing solutions that extend the service life of vehicles and drive a more cost-effective, efficient and environment-friendly model.

With this acquisition, Knorr-Bremse is now investing in the attractive and growing market for services via online platforms. To expand its position in the field of digital and data-driven aftermarket solutions, Knorr-Bremse has held a majority stake in the Spanish company Cojali S.L. since November 2022. Knorr-Bremse now has a leading diagnostics provider in its portfolio and will continue to develop its range of digital services that increase the availability of customers' vehicle fleets.

Jochem de Graaf, CEO, TRAVIS Road Services International B.V.: „A great milestone and the beginning of a new chapter for TRAVIS! Together with Knorr-Bremse, we have the opportunity to further accelerate our mission – digitalizing and simplifying road services for the entire transport industry – and to become part of a strong, future-oriented ecosystem. I am especially proud of our team, who over the past years have built our platform with passion and dedication. And above all, I am grateful for the trust of our partners and customers: thanks to them, we are where we are today.”

TRAVIS is a fast-growing booking platform for truck-related road services in Europe. TRAVIS customers can effortlessly find, book, and pay for services such as truck parking, washing, charging and repair. Currently, more than 2,500 service partners across 26 European countries offer their services via the TRAVIS platform.

EPS enables an average reduction of approximately 1,000 kilograms of CO₂ per bus per year in a standard driving profile. A wide range of driver assistance functions also significantly increase driving comfort, especially at the comparatively low speeds of city buses. The fact that it is maintenance-free and does not require servo oil changes also contributes to sustainable operation.

Modular SYNACT® disc brake family and modular GSBC brake control

Knorr-Bremse is also exhibiting its modular SYNACT disc brake family in Brussels. Available as axial or radial brakes, SYNACT® offers optimal solutions for all combustion engine and electrified bus applications worldwide.

Customers benefit from weight savings of up to 48 kilograms per bus. The Active Caliper Release (ACR) can also reduce energy consumption during driving, thereby contributing to fuel savings and lower CO₂ emissions. Thanks to the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Toolbox, which ensures noise-optimized brake performance in city centers, SYNACT is particularly well prepared for the challenges of electrically powered vehicle generations.

The Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) reduces the previous variety of components to a technical brake control platform using a modular approach. The system offers brake control functions, interfaces with modern driver assistance systems, and can be easily expanded to become a redundant system for highly automated driving. Another important function is the automatic activation of the brakes when the bus door is open at the bus stop. The integration of the drive motors into the vehicle dynamics control loop increases the range of e-buses and reduces brake pad wear.

Innovative solutions for safe and efficient urban and long-distance transport

The new iTPMS tire pressure monitoring system checks tire pressure and warns the driver in case of deviations. The system meets the legal requirements of the UNECE R141 standard. The ELC electronic level control system uses electronic control to provide the main functions of level compensation, level adjustment, and load distribution for coaches and buses with air suspension. The so-called kneeling function can be used, for example, to lower the level of buses on one side, making it easier for passengers to get on and off.

At Busworld, Knorr-Bremse is also presenting its pioneering Fusion Front and Proximity ADAS driver assistance systems, which use a combination of front cameras and radars to detect information about complex traffic situations and relevant objects. Knorr-Bremse has optimized both the active ADAS functions such as AEBS and the warning functions such as LDWS, BSIS, and MOIS specifically for use in buses. In the area of air supply, Knorr-Bremse is also exhibiting the Rotary Vane Compressor, which, with a new electric motor, is suitable for electric buses with low to medium air requirements.

Sathees Navaratnam, Chief Digital Officer at Knorr-Bremse: “AI is rapidly finding its way into all areas of the company – whether procurement, human resources or, of course, IT. Against this backdrop, our presence in the technology hub of Chennai offers ideal conditions, both now and in the future. Specifically, highly qualified specialists on site can train AI models using our company data and quickly and flexibly adapt so-called AI agents to our needs. The solutions will support teams throughout the Group in improving processes, accelerating workflows, and making data-driven decisions.”

AI strengthens Knorr-Bremse and its customers in the competitive environment

AI agents are software programs that can independently break down larger tasks into individual steps and execute them. Knorr-Bremse sees promising initial applications in software development and automated invoice verification. AI agents could also be used in the near future for progress measurement, cost control, virtual product testing, and supply chain management. The AI agents are supported in their tasks by a specially developed analytics engine, which acts as the nerve center of the AI and can already generate software code faster and more accurately than human developers.

At the same time, customers will benefit from the added value of the AI center: In addition to its own process optimization and efficiency gains, Knorr-Bremse will use AI in the multi-stage engineering and innovation processes of its system solutions for rail and commercial vehicles. Among other things, AI agents will soon also support the development of electronic and software components – for braking systems, for example – to make R&D processes faster, more adaptive, and more flexible, and to integrate increasingly differentiated customer needs even more closely into product development.

Wolfgang Krinner, Managing Director, Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems, also attended today's groundbreaking ceremony: “Our ‘Aldersbach 2030’ technology initiative is focused on systematically optimizing our on-site production, logistics and intralogistics processes as we seek to enhance our long-term competitiveness by investing in the ongoing production of climate-friendly solutions. EPS will make a significant contribution to the electrification and automated operation of commercial vehicles.”

EPS uses a “power-on-demand” principle to reduce the vehicle’s energy or fuel consumption, regardless of the drive technology involved. This in turn cuts energy costs and overall carbon emissions, thus makes a direct contribution to meeting the EU’s CO₂ targets. To prepare the Aldersbach plant for the production of the all-electric steering system, Knorr-Bremse will receive funding from the European Union’s Innovation Fund. The EU Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest programs for financing the implementation of innovative decarbonization technologies. Compared with conventional steering systems, the energy-efficient steering systems which the plant will produce in the future could cut carbon emissions by up to 5.8 million tons in the first ten years alone.

The Aldersbach plant is Knorr-Bremse’s largest truck manufacturing facility in Europe. Every year, the plant produces some 2 million disc brakes and over 5 million mechatronic components for braking systems. Founded in 1980, the Aldersbach plant has evolved into an international facility that now employs more than 1,000 people from over 30 different countries.
 

“Together with our partners, we have set ourselves a high goal and realised an industrialisable basic concept for autonomous driving in hub-to-hub use. The development and integration of the redundant components required for safe use, such as steering, brakes and the vehicle electrical system, as well as the creation of a validation concept required interdisciplinary expertise and close teamwork. As a consortium, we have proven ourselves with this project: Autonomously driving trucks are feasible!” sums up Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus, adding, “Innovations such as autonomous driving require such collaborations in order to effectively advance future technology in Germany and Europe.”

How did the trial phase go?

The starting signal for ATLAS-L4 was given on 1 January 2022. After the Federal Motor Transport Authority granted the first Level 4 test approval for a commercial vehicle manufacturer in April 2024, the premiere on public roads took place with the first motorway drive of an autonomous truck in Germany - with Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing as a prominent companion. A safety driver was always on board for this and all other test drives. The automation software in the vehicle was continuously optimised through regular releases over a long period of time and tested directly in practice.

Mission accomplished!

The consortium was able to tick all the project objectives: The safety-relevant components for the Level 4 architecture, such as the redundant braking system, on-board network and steering system, were installed. A validation concept was drawn up and the control centre for technical supervision was put into operation at the same time. Risk analyses and safety considerations for Level 4 - including cyber security, for example in the form of authentic and encrypted communication, as well as the definition of functional safety measures such as redundancies and degradation concepts for the autonomous driving system - took place. The result: a prototype technology as a blueprint for further projects and series developments.

Knorr-Bremse developed the redundant braking system architecture and successfully implemented it aboard several test vehicles. The various system redundancy components have now reached B-sample status. All functions required for the redundant braking system and steering redundancy have been fully integrated and the entire vehicle is now approved for on-road use.

What’s next?

The work of ATLAS-L4 can therefore be used as a basic concept for future industrial developments, although various detailed questions still need to be clarified for an autonomous truck in series production, which the project has revealed. “We have done valuable pioneering work by providing practical proof of the technical feasibility of autonomous trucks,” says project coordinator Sebastian Völl, MAN Truck & Bus. “These concepts are now being incorporated into further development work for the series development of autonomous trucks.”

Logistics 4.0 offers a great deal of potential: driverless trucks as part of hub-to-hub automation for shuttle journeys between logistics centres can make an important contribution to greater efficiency and the avoidance of traffic jams and accidents. Automation concepts also offer a solution to the driver shortage that the industry has been suffering from for years. There is already a shortage of around 100,000 truck drivers in Germany.

On 7 and 8 May, the project participants presented the results of ATLAS-L4 to around 200 guests in the presence of representatives of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection - with driving demonstrations on the grounds of the ADAC Mobility Test Centre in Penzing and on the motorway, an exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres and scientific presentations.

Further information on the ATLAS-L4 project and the project partners and their individual project results is available online: Autonomous trucks: research project ATLAS-L4 - Home

Alexander Wagner, Vice President Global Aftermarket/TruckServices, Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems: “Our partnership with WESP will enable us to offer data-driven consulting services to commercial vehicle workshops that will help to directly improve their efficiency. Our strategic partnership brings together WESP’s expertise in digital services for workshops with Knorr-Bremse’s expertise in the commercial vehicle market. In the future, we’ll be working with WESP on additional services that will enhance efficiency along the entire aftermarket value chain, making an important contribution to our strategy as a whole.”

Bas Wintjes, Managing Director of WESP: “Garage companies have a wealth of data in their own garage management software. With Knorr Bremse's market knowledge, we can combine the key performance indicators of the truck & trailer world with the dashboards of WESP. Together, we can then show workshops where they can further improve their performance. Fact-based.”

The global Engine Air portfolio of GT Emissions Systems comprises exhaust throttle and exhaust gas recirculation valves, among other things. The company supplies leading manufacturers with emission control systems for diesel engines in on- and off-highway vehicles. GT Emissions Systems solutions make a key contribution for diesel engine manufacturers to meet the international emission standards. The annual revenue of GT Emissions Systems amounts to around EUR 70 million.

With the sale of GT Emissions Systems, Knorr-Bremse has already successfully sold four investments under its BOOST 2026 program within the span of 12 months. Overall, Knorr-Bremse is working on a large number of strategic initiatives and measures for safeguarding lasting, profitable growth over the coming years.

Bernd Spies, member of the Knorr-Bremse AG Executive Board and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division: “With the sale of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc, we are optimizing our portfolio in our truck division. This transaction enables us to align our business with even greater focus and profitability. In addition to the Truck Division’s clear focus on mechatronic steering systems, our North American subsidiary Bendix will now concentrate even more on its core competencies of braking systems, vehicle dynamics, air and energy management and innovative driver assistance systems. With Balmoral, we have found an ideal buyer for Sheppard which will lead the company and its employees in the future.”

Sheppard is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial vehicle steering systems in the North American market. The company develops and manufactures commercial vehicle steering systems as well as adjacent products and services to utmost quality standards. Its revenues in the 2023 fiscal year came to approximately US$ 150 million. The transaction encompasses the entire Sheppard business. Sheppard was previously an operating unit of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse and part of the Commercial Vehicle Systems division.

The disposal of Sheppard is already Knorr-Bremse’s fourth successful sale of an investment this year under its BOOST 2026 program. Overall, Knorr-Bremse is working on a large number of strategic initiatives and measures for safeguarding lasting, profitable growth over the coming years and is thus fully on schedule.

The income from the sale of Sheppard will produce a one-time, non-cash and non-operating net loss of approximately € 60 million, which will have a negative impact of around €0.37 on earnings per share in Q4 2024.

In addition, the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse decided on a fair value adjustment for the carrying amount of a receivable (remaining purchase price and earn-out) from the sale of Kiepe Electric GmbH of just under €50 million. Although the write-off is also a one-time, non-cash charge and will not have an impact on the operating result, it will negatively affect Q4 2024 earnings per share by €0.31.

For the coming Annual General Meeting, Knorr-Bremse is planning to propose a dividend for the 2024 fiscal year that is at least stable so as to reflect its continued strong operating performance. Knorr-Bremse confirms the operating guidance for sales, EBIT margin and free cash flow in line with Q3 reporting.

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG with global responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division: “With more than 30 years of experience in developing pneumatic disc brakes for commercial vehicles, resulting in the production of over 50 million units, Knorr-Bremse is the world market leader in this field. Our modular SYNACT^® family of disc brakes for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and buses embodies a new dimension of performance, weight and efficiency. Together with our reduced-weight NexTT^® disc brake for trailers, SYNACT^® represents a key technology in our efforts to achieve accident-free road transportation in the future. For us, winning the ETM Award once again reconfirms the fact that our customers and the ETM readership trust our quality and reliability. And this is why we are so proud to win this great award yet again.”

Wolfgang Krinner, Member of the Management Board, Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems, accepted the award in Hanover: “Winning ETM’s readership poll for so many years in a row serves to acknowledge and emphasize our team’s consistently excellent performance. Indeed, winning the ETM Award shows just how closely we adhere to our customers’ needs and wishes. We would like to express our very sincere thanks to all readers of trans aktuell, FERNFAHRER und eurotransport.de – as well as our customers – for this eighteenth ETM Award.”

Wheel end with modular SYNACT^® disc brake family

Knorr-Bremse’s modular SYNACT^® disc brake family is the latest outcome of decades of experience in the development of pneumatic disc brakes for commercial vehicles, of which the company has already manufactured over 50 million units. The new product line includes axial and radial brakes, and achieves a whole new level in terms of performance, weight and efficiency. SYNACT saves up to 48 kilograms of weight per vehicle and is one of the most energy-efficient air disc brakes ever designed. The Active Caliper Release (ACR) function also saves fuel and reduces each vehicle’s carbon footprint. Knorr-Bremse already plays a key role at the safety stage of the commercial vehicle approval process, and will expand this role to include emissions – specifically, brake-dust emissions – as EURO 7 is introduced.

Chassis control: GSBC and the electromechanical braking system

The latest, state-of-the-art generation of the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) – representing a global, modular approach to system design – has just enjoyed a successful market launch. The modular design reduces the many different components in conventional braking systems to a single, technical brake control platform, enabling manufacturers to simplify system layouts and save on parts, weight and installation costs. The system supports all key brake control functions such as ABS and ESP, interfaces with cutting-edge driver assistance systems, and helps manufacturers comply with the latest cybersecurity standards. With GSBC, electrically powered commercial vehicles in particular benefit from the integration of drive motors into the vehicle dynamics control loop, extending vehicle range and reducing brake pad wear. Manufacturers opting for GSBC will be able to upgrade it to a high-redundancy system (rGSBC) for highly automated driving (HAD) at cost-efficient prices.

As a leader in the development of technologies for safety-critical subsystems, Knorr-Bremse is playing a key role in the evolution of the Electromechanical Braking System (EMBS). The system can replace traditional safety architectures with a new technology offering full “brake-by-wire” capabilities. EMBS is a comprehensive braking solution that includes a redundant electrical power supply, redundant brake control unit and electromechanical brake actuators, as well as a built-in parking brake function. Knorr-Bremse’s new EMBS technology meets the same high standards of safety, reliability and durability as the company’s electropneumatic braking systems. But EMBS offers additional advantages in terms of installation space, noise generation and braking precision.

The Low-Noise Silencer is a silencer that cuts the noise emitted by the release of compressed air from vehicles to just 68 dB(A) – the current standard specifies 72 dB(A). This means that the Low-Noise Silencer is a perfect fit with the needs of electrified commercial vehicles operating in noise-sensitive areas such as city centers.

State-of-the-art steering portfolio

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steering systems for commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Advanced Hybrid Power Steering (AHPS) at IAA Transportation.

The all-electric EPS system supports two of the most important developments in the commercial vehicle industry: electrification and automated driving. Regardless of the underlying drive technology, EPS consistently applies the “power-on-demand” principle to reduce the vehicle’s energy and fuel consumption, which in turn cuts both energy costs and carbon emissions as a whole. Knorr-Bremse’s all-electric EPS also lays the foundations for steer-by-wire solutions – next-generation steering systems with no mechanical linkage between steering wheel and steering actuators.

By using torque overlay to enhance manual steering, the electrohydraulic AHPS system can amplify, attenuate or totally replace the driver’s steering input.

Perfect for implementing a wide variety of driver assistance functions, both systems support ADAS and HAD requirements and in terms of development, comply with all the latest standards such as ISO 26262.

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) capable of monitoring blind spots

Knorr-Bremse’s next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) underscore the company’s position as a reliable partner in the ongoing development of safety technologies for commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse is a partner of choice for companies implementing EU General Safety Regulation II (GSR II), which came into force for first vehicle registrations on July 7, 2024. Solutions include, for example, collision warning systems such as the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and Moving Off Information System (MOIS), which alert drivers to possible collisions with approaching pedestrians or cyclists. Knorr-Bremse will also be presenting a new, pioneering driver assistance system in the form of the Fusion Front ADAS, which uses a combination of front-facing camera and radar to detect complex traffic conditions and relevant objects. Among the functions included in Knorr-Bremse Fusion Front ADAS are the Pedestrian Advanced Emergency Braking System (PAEBS) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). The system also takes care of statutory functions such as the Advanced Emergency Braking System and the Lane Departure Warning system.

New air supply and air treatment solutions

Knorr-Bremse is a leader in the development of e-vehicle compressors optimized for low-noise, high-efficiency air supply systems. The Rotary Vane Compressor features a new e-motor for electric commercial vehicles with low to medium air requirements. At IAA Transportation, Knorr-Bremse will be showcasing the exceptionally reliable and efficient Electric Screw Module (a screw-type compressor combined with an electric motor) – an ideal solution for vehicles with medium to high air requirements that also minimizes noise emissions and vibration levels. In addition, Knorr-Bremse is developing oil-free compressor technology that further improves energy efficiency and sustainability while simultaneously reducing maintenance overheads. The company will also present the iAPU (intelligent Air Processing Unit) which, in addition to saving fuel by intelligently managing various vehicle functions, also controls the electric motor in the rotary vane compressor.

The Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT) technology platform overcomes the worldwide challenges associated with electronic air processing by combining all functions for many different types of vehicles around the world in a single, modular, scalable and integrated solution that complies with the most important statutory and regulatory standards. And for manufacturers looking to create even more cost-efficient, space-saving vehicle architectures, GSAT can also accommodate an electronic parking brake.

EV drivetrain with Brake Resistor System (BRS)

In any electrified commercial vehicle, the liquid-cooled, high-performance Brake Resistor System (eBRS) provides a zero-emission, sustained-action braking function at all times, regardless of the vehicle battery’s size or charge level. The Brake Resistor’s scalable, modular design is configured for seamless integration into a vehicle’s drive, thermal and energy management systems. And by optimizing BRS integration with these systems, manufacturers can take advantage of additional benefits and functionality.

Other innovations include the Electromechanical Clutch Actuator (ECA), which enables high-precision control of clutch positioning without the need for pneumatics. The fully integrated electropneumatic Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) systems and pneumatic Concentric Clutch Actuator (CCA) reflect Knorr-Bremse’s multidisciplinary expertise in the development of pneumatic, electropneumatic and electronic systems. All systems meet the most demanding service life requirements while combining optimized shifting performance with reduced fuel consumption. 

Knorr-Bremse’s damper expertise is reflected by dampers for controlling noise and vibrations, capable of counteracting NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and transmission wear even in high-speed electric drivetrains. The company will also present the latest generation of viscous dampers (V-DEX+) which feature improved damping performance and a longer service life despite their reduced weight.

Trailers with innovative wheel end, driver assistance and chassis control products

Currently the market’s lightest 22.5-inch disc brake for trailers, the field-proven NexTT^® is a single-piston design that boasts impressive energy efficiency. Equipped with optional ACR, the disc brake helps vehicle operators to minimize costs and save fuel. In addition, Knorr-Bremse will showcase driver assistance solutions for trailers such as iReverse (dock approach assist) and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system), both designed to make commercial driving operations even safer.

In the field of chassis control, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting the latest generation of the iTEBS® X intelligent electronic trailer braking system. The system is a new global platform that combines an electronic control unit, sensor technology, a pneumatic brake control system and braking functions such as ABS and load-dependent braking in a single, compact assembly.  To accompany and enhance iTEBS X, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting a new, cloud-based configuration platform, Online Configuration Tool (OCT), as a futureproof diagnostics concept. The digital solution includes a Software Update Management System (SUMS) that complies with the latest regulatory requirements set out in UNECE R156.

Knorr-Bremse is also presenting the latest generation of the Trailer Parking Valve (TPV) with integral lift/lower actuation. Together with the recently introduced Trailer Suspension Valve (TSV), the TPV can also be used with conventional air suspension; it is already compatible with Knorr-Bremse’s proven iLvl system for electropneumatic air suspension. Among the other trailer solutions on show will be iTEMP, a supplementary modulator that links up to the trailer’s EBS. It features two 5 V CAN (Controller Area Network) connectors, and in addition to performing core ABS control functions, acts as an interface with the trailer information module or a telematics system.

Meet up with Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

Knorr-Bremse will showcase the company’s range of innovative products and services for overcoming the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow at leading industry trade fair IAA Transportation in Hanover. Knorr-Bremse will share its latest developments with trade visitors in personal meetings and multimedia-based presentations, seeking to learn more about customers’ ideas and plans for the future. Knorr-Bremse looks forward to welcoming all visitors to IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover on September 17-22, 2024 (Hall 12, Booth C21).

E-mobility is currently the most important – but by no means the only – progressive technology underpinning Mission Zero Emissions. To date, the zero-emissions vision has focused primarily on electrically powered vehicles and reducing carbon emissions. But to achieve (EU) targets for reducing emissions by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, it is important to cut down all kinds of emissions. Knorr-Bremse entire product portfolio is focused on helping vehicle manufacturers to develop efficient, low-emission commercial vehicles using technology-agnostic methods, in the belief that future drivetrains will be heterogeneous. The company’s eCUBATOR unit and global business units are not just working on reducing carbon emissions, but also on steadily improving technologies for mitigating noise, oil and particulate emissions.

Knorr-Bremse’s whole organization and mindset is now centered on zero-emission solutions for commercial vehicles. As ever, the main priority is on the product lifecycle as a whole, from initial concept and predevelopment through to EcoDesign-based series development right through to the aftermarket portfolio. For manufacturers, the results of this development process are systems-based solutions that are easy to integrate into vehicles and designed to meet each customer’s specific requirements for optimal vehicle efficiency. One example is the company’s Electric Vehicle Motion Control (eVMC) software, used to recover as much energy as possible during braking. The SYNACT disc brake family’s modular design is a perfect fit with the requirements of electrified commercial vehicles, helping to improve safety, efficiency and other characteristics.

Knorr-Bremse will present market-ready products at IAA Transportation, as well as products currently under development on the zero-emissions roadmap:

• Wheel end with SYNACT^® disc brakes. The modular SYNACT^® disc brake family features axial and radial brakes. In terms of performance, weight and efficiency, SYNACT reaches a whole new level, saving up to 48 kilograms of weight per vehicle. Active Caliper Release (ACR) also saves fuel and reduces the vehicle’s carbon footprint, making SYNACT one of the most energy-efficient air disc brakes. The Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) toolbox delivers noise-optimized braking behavior in city centers. OEMs can also rely on Knorr-Bremse’s modular approach and braking systems expertise when developing solutions for reducing brake-dust emissions. Knorr-Bremse already plays a key role at the safety stage of the commercial vehicle approval process, and will expand this role to include emissions – specifically, brake-dust emissions – as EURO 7 is introduced.

• Electromechanical Braking System (EMBS). Knorr-Bremse is a leader in the development of technologies for safety-critical subsystems and a driving force behind the EMBS. The system can replace traditional safety architectures by using new technology that offers full “brake-by-wire” capabilities. EMBS is a comprehensive braking solution that includes a redundant electrical power supply, redundant brake control unit and electromechanical brake actuators, as well as a built-in parking brake function. Knorr-Bremse’s new EMBS technology meets the same high standards of safety, reliability and durability as the company’s popular electropneumatic braking systems. But EMBS has additional advantages in terms of installation space, noise generation and braking precision.

• Electric Power Steering (EPS). This all-electric steering system supports two of the most important developments in the commercial vehicle industry – electrification and automated driving. Regardless of the underlying drive technology, EPS applies the “power-on-demand” principle to reduce the vehicle’s energy and fuel consumption, which in turn cuts both energy costs and carbon emissions as a whole. This all helps manufacturers to meet the carbon-emission targets of, for example, the European Union. In addition to this significantly improved energy efficiency, the system’s low maintenance requirements – no oil changes necessary – contribute to sustainable operation. Knorr-Bremse’s all-electric EPS also lays the foundations for steer-by-wire solutions – next-generation steering systems with no mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and steering actuators.

• The redundant Power Management System (rPMS) manages the power supply for safety-critical systems including, for example, all-electric steering systems, brake control systems and the controllers and sensors required for automated driving. Two independent power-supply circuits guarantee system availability and support the failsafe operation of highly automated commercial vehicles.

• E-compressors. Knorr-Bremse is the leading supplier of compressor technology for electric vehicles, optimized for low-emission, low-noise, high-efficiency air supply systems. A variety of reliable, electrified compression technologies are matched to specific customer requirements. With its constantly evolving portfolio of compressors, Knorr-Bremse aims to cover the entire e-vehicle spectrum, from electric trucks using very little air through to articulated e-buses with very high air requirements. Knorr-Bremse is also developing oil-free compressor technology with a view to enhancing energy-efficiency and sustainability while cutting maintenance costs.

• eSilencers. Knorr-Bremse is radically reducing the noise associated with pneumatic braking systems. The eSilencer is a silencer that cuts the noise emitted by the release of compressed air from vehicles to just 68 dB(A) – the current standard specifies 72 dB(A). The eSilencer is a perfect fit with the needs of electrified commercial vehicles operating in noise-sensitive areas such as city centers.

• Brake Resistor System (BRS). In any electrified commercial vehicle, the liquid-cooled, high-performance Brake Resistor System provides a zero-emission, sustained-action braking function at all times, regardless of the vehicle battery’s size or charge level. The Brake Resistor’s scalable, modular design is designed for seamless integration into the vehicle’s drive, thermal and energy management systems. And by optimizing BRS integration with these systems, manufacturers can take advantage of additional benefits and functions.

• Trailers. Knorr-Bremse also offers trailer solutions that contribute to Mission Zero Emissions and decarbonization, such as weight-optimized NexTT^® disc brakes. When combined with Active Caliper Release (ACR), the NexTT family saves fuel and energy.

Meet up with Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

Knorr-Bremse will showcase the company’s range of innovative products and services for overcoming the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow at leading industry trade fair IAA Transportation in Hanover. Knorr-Bremse will share its latest developments with trade visitors in personal meetings and multimedia-based presentations, seeking to learn more about customers’ ideas and plans for the future. Knorr-Bremse looks forward to welcoming all visitors to IAA Transportation in Hanover on September 17-22, 2024 (Hall 12, Booth C21).

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices celebrates new brand image

Sharing ideas with industry colleagues will be one of the main priorities of the Knorr-Bremse TruckServices aftermarket team at Automechanika. Knorr-Bremse is inviting customers from dealerships, workshops and fleet operations to visit the company’s 300-square-meter exhibition space (in Hall 3.0, at Booths E91 and G98). The new Knorr-Bremse TruckServices slogan combines the power of rapid, real-time support with innovative, forward-looking solutions: “Knorr-Bremse TruckServices Future Ready Aftermarket. Products & Services for Today. Solutions for Tomorrow”. Interested visitors can find out all they need to know about the full range of TruckServices products and services from the 40 or so Knorr-Bremse experts present at the booth.

Digital Experience: a tour of the ecosystem of the future

The Digital Experience will take visitors on an interactive tour of a digitized aftermarket ecosystem. As “virtual” fleet or workshop managers, they will be able to immerse themselves in specific aftermarket processes triggered by scheduled or unscheduled fleet repair or maintenance requirements. Knorr-Bremse TruckServices has already redefined its own role in today’s aftermarket, and in the future, believes its holistic ecosystem will enable the company to mediate along the entire value chain. Typical of this uprated approach is the new workshop booking system PleaseFix, which supports customers seeking to schedule, book and track repair or maintenance sessions. The resulting time savings will enable fleet managers to maximize vehicle uptime, whereas workshops will have an opportunity to further optimize their workflows and capacity utilization while expanding their customer base, thanks to streamlined access to new fleet customers. Another key feature is a workshop benchmarking system – to be presented in cooperation with Dutch company WESP – which will enable commercial vehicle workshops to identify opportunities for increasing turnover and improving process efficiency.

Expert Network: revised dealership and workshop concept

At Automechanika, Knorr-Bremse will also be presenting the revised Expert Network concept for dealers and workshops. Top priorities here include closer collaboration, a broader range of support and service offerings, and enhanced efficiency. The refined, community-minded partnership concept offers many benefits for the various customer segments. A standard prerequisite for membership is a quality assurance audit carried out by Knorr-Bremse TruckServices; the more successfully customers perform in the audit, the more benefits they will receive – and the more attractive those benefits will be.

Repair service for electronic control units (ECUs)

Knorr-Bremse and Cojali now jointly offer a pan-European repair service for electronic control units. The service is capable of repairing over 2,500 different types of ECUs for trucks and buses, as well as off-highway and agricultural vehicles. Customers who take advantage of the various repair options are essentially choosing an eco-friendly, economical solution that saves around 20% of the cost of buying a brand-new product – as well as a significant amount of electronic waste.

Introducing Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics

Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics is based on the user interface of Jaltest Diagnostics, the brand-independent commercial vehicle diagnostics suite developed by Cojali. The new software provides all-in-one diagnostics for Knorr-Bremse’s truck and trailer systems, and is the successor to two software packages: NEO for truck systems and ECUtalk® for trailer systems. For use with Cojali’s Jaltest Link hardware, Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics is based on a subscription model. It can be purchased either as a standalone solution for Knorr-Bremse systems only, or as a Knorr-Bremse add-on for the multi-brand diagnostics tool Jaltest Diagnostics, offering customers a comprehensive solution for troubleshooting multi-system scenarios. Workshop customers benefit from a unique depth of diagnostic capabilities during the repair process, because Knorr-Bremse – as an original OE supplier – has contributed its expertise to various diagnostic functions, as well as the accompanying guided repair instructions. The higher level of software integration (in the form of a single software package covering both trucks and trailers) can also speed up repair times. In addition, Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics includes another feature as standard: a diagnostics solution for iTEBS® X, Knorr-Bremse’s latest generation of trailer EBS, now in series production.

Smart service concept for the new iTEBS X electronic trailer braking system

With its electronic and pneumatic control options, the intelligent iTEBS X electronic trailer braking system improves safety, efficiency and comfort in vehicle operations. The range of functions in the new-generation product has been further refined, and the individual braking system components – including the parking and maneuvering valve, as well as the air suspension – are even more tightly networked and integrated. The iTEBS X system combines an electronic control unit, sensor technology and a pneumatic brake controller, as well as braking functions such as ABS and load-dependent braking, in a single, compact assembly, while retaining all the proven advantages of the Electronic Braking System for Trailers (TEBS). Another impressive feature of the iTEBS X is an exceptionally user-friendly pneumatic coupling design, as well as best-in-class harmonization with the tractor unit’s brake control system.

To provide the best possible connection between iTEBS X and the digital world, Knorr-Bremse and Cojali have also developed the new, cloud-based configuration platform OCT (Online Configuration Tool), now ready for market launch. Together with the smart service concept, OCT enables futureproof diagnostics, as well as compliance with the latest regulatory requirements applying to software update management systems (UNECE R156) and cybersecurity (UNECE R155).

Reduced-weight wheel end optimized for semi-trailer axle applications

Knorr-Bremse’s NG4 EVO Pro double-diaphragm cylinder for pneumatic disc brakes in trailers is a new addition to the Knorr-Bremse TruckServices portfolio. The highly synergistic combination of the NexTT® SyT7 brake with the sealed and fully crimped NG4 EVO PRO brake cylinders delivers enhanced braking force for parking operations, optimizing braking efficiency and improving the vehicle’s overall safety. The harmonized wheel end for demanding applications is already in successful operation in a fleet customer’s 9-ton semi-trailer application. The innovative design of the brake cylinders includes full crimping (service and parking side) and a fully sealed parking brake which effectively protects the internal components from external contaminants such as dust, dirt and moisture, further increasing the product’s reliability and durability.

Knorr-Bremse upgrades brake pads with Active Pad Release

Knorr-Bremse’s Active Pad Release (APR) system for pneumatic disc brakes is the technological successor to the well-established Active Caliper Release (ACR) system. Like ACR, the retrofittable APR solution reduces brake drag torque in commercial vehicles. This reduces the vehicle’s fuel consumption – hence also its carbon footprint – as well as wear and tear and particulate emissions from the brake pads. Initially, the Active Pad Release retrofit solution will be introduced for vehicles with previous-generation SN7 and ST7 brakes, then extended to cover other applications. The APR system actively separates the brake pads from the brake disc using a spring-powered system fitted directly to the brake pad. It is designed to ensure that the retrofitting process is both time and cost-efficient. In conjunction with the APR system, Knorr-Bremse also uses eco-friendly, copper-free brake pads which meet the company’s usual high quality standards and have recently been launched on the European aftermarket.

GSAT and the rotary vane compressor: repair-friendly service concepts

The Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT) technology platform is the outcome of development work on generations of Electronic Air Control (EAC) systems, and is expected to become available as a service solution for the aftermarket toward the end of 2024. Compatible with Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics, GSAT’s modular design means that components can simply be replaced when repairs are required. To make repairs even more convenient, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices offers three service kits, including a dryer cartridge, dryer module and multi-circuit protection valve (core module). All GSAT functions are scalable, consistent and comply with the most important regulatory requirements, anywhere in the world and for numerous types of vehicles. Where a cost-efficient architecture is required that saves both space and weight, GSAT can even accommodate an electronic parking brake. Medium-pressure and high-pressure variants are available. GSAT is already in series production and optimized for safety, thanks to the use of Knorr-Bremse’s own premium dryer cartridges and adherence to the latest cybersecurity standards.

GSAT is also capable of controlling e-compressors – including the compact rotary vane compressor that is also available as an aftermarket product. Designed as an energy-efficient, lightweight compressor for electric commercial vehicles with low to medium compressed-air requirements (volumetric flow: 180 to 300 NL/min; 330 NL/min up to 11 bar), the e-compressor is available in three variants. Together with a compact electric motor, the rotary vane compressor forms the Electric Vane Modul (EVM). Knorr-Bremse TruckServices offers a wide range of user-friendly service kits for the e-compressor, optimized for components such as air filters and electric motors.

Workshop assistant: cable marker for efficient replacement of air brake components

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices offers a wide selection of special and auxiliary tools for making repairs and maintenance procedures faster and safer. Among other useful tools, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices will be presenting a new cable marker at Automechanika that will help to support and simplify the replacement of air brake components in workshops.

Increasing automation requires system redundancy. In the future, more and more functions – and consequently, responsibilities – will shift from human to machine. The objectives of driving automation include overcoming the shortage of drivers, improving road safety, and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) for operators. But for automated driving to be successful, key prerequisites include very high levels of vehicle reliability and availability, which in turn require redundant (meaning fail operational) braking, steering and energy management systems. Here, redundancy is defined as primary and secondary systems that function independently of each other, coupled with systematic detection and management of faults or failures, plus monitoring of each system by the other. For Knorr-Bremse, the challenges involved in designing redundant functional components include, for example, increased safety requirements, additional and modified components, new interfaces, and the complex task of validating and verifying the entire systems solution. Additional challenges include new ways of working as a result of new process frameworks for developing safety-critical components. Despite these challenging conditions, Knorr-Bremse has the experience and expertise required to develop cost-optimized system solutions for all new applications.

Knorr-Bremse knows what customers need and offers suitably integrated products.

Knorr-Bremse specializes in safety-critical actuators, understands global customers’ needs and challenges, and acts as an enabler of highly automated driving (HAD). The successful way to avoid an uncertain future of fragmented development work and recurring technical hurdles is to espouse scalability, modularity and the resulting flexibility. This is precisely what Knorr-Bremse is doing as the company focuses on developing modular Level 2 systems that can be upgraded to Level 4 systems by adding or modifying modular components.

The competencies acquired during this development process, and the use of failsafe actuators, will have future applications that extend far beyond automated driving to embrace new truck technologies. Examples include X-by-wire technologies such as electromechanical braking systems (EMBS) and steer-by-wire systems.

Knorr-Bremse systems improve the safety and availability of automated trucks in a wide variety of applications. The scalability of the company’s products is clearly illustrated by various concepts which – depending on the application – aim to bring trucks to a safe stop even if safety-critical functions should fail. Potential use cases range from executing a minimum-risk maneuver (limp-aside mode) to continuing the journey with reduced system functionality (limp-home mode) right through to completing the transportation assignment with almost the same level of system performance (mission-complete mode).

Knorr-Bremse’s redundancy systems

Using state-of-the-art methods, Knorr-Bremse has developed the following products for braking, steering and power management systems. All of them are being prepared for market launch:

• rGSBC braking system. Customers who already rely on the company’s new Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) system will be able to cost-efficiently upgrade it to a HAD-optimized, redundant system (rGSBC). GSBC’s modular design reduces the many different components in conventional brake control systems to a single, technical brake control platform. In turn, this enables simplified system layouts and saves on components, weight and installation costs. Knorr-Bremse has continued to apply this modular approach to the new redundant system, prioritizing the reuse of existing components wherever possible, plus a limited number of modified or new system modules.
• Electric Power Steering (EPS). Alongside the series implementation of all-electric, failsafe EPS, Knorr-Bremse is also developing a redundant version of the Electric Power Steering system. The new rEPS offers the failsafe steering functionality that is so essential for autonomous vehicles, whether electrically or conventionally powered. With rEPS, both the electric motor and electronic control system (hardware and software) are designed with built-in redundancy. And combining rEPS with steer-by-brake functionality introduces yet another level of redundancy – a sophisticated concept that is only supported by Knorr-Bremse’s own EPS system. The combination enables self-driving vehicles to autonomously complete their missions even in the event of critical failures. This setup of the all-electric EPS steering system essentially fulfils all the prerequisites of steer-by-wire technology – electrical steering that does not depend on a mechanical linkage between steering wheel and steering actuators. As the driver moves the steering wheel, his or her motions are captured electronically and transmitted to the axles as electronic signals. Knorr-Bremse’s EPS system then performs the actual steering movement.
• Redundant Power Management System (rPMS). As the number of onboard electrical systems grows, trucks need more energy, as well as an onboard electrical system architecture that meets the latest safety requirements. rPMS ensures that sufficient power is supplied to safety-critical systems such as all-electric steering, brake controllers and other control units, as well as the sensors required for automated driving. Two totally independent power supply circuits operating in failsafe mode guarantee maximum system availability and significantly improve commercial vehicle safety levels.
• Truck Motion Controller optimizes longitudinal and lateral driving dynamics. Knorr-Bremse’s Truck Motion Controller (TMC) combines all the actuators actively involved in vehicle dynamics (braking, steering and drive units) so that they are all managed at the same execution level. TMC translates general driving commands into commands for the individual actuators, thereby simplifying the interface with the virtual driver. Because TMC is aware of vehicle-specific characteristics and limits, the system ensures that the vehicle stays reliably under control even in critical driving situations. As part of a redundant control system, TMC can detect and handle possible actuator faults or failures and offset them by intelligently combining other actuators.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Knorr-Bremse’s next-generation ADAS solutions underscore the company’s position as a reliable partner in the ongoing development of safety technologies for commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse is a partner of choice for companies implementing EU General Safety Regulation II (GSR II), which came into force for first vehicle registrations on July 7, 2024. Solutions include collision warning systems such as the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and Moving Off Information System (MOIS), which warn drivers of possible collisions with approaching pedestrians or cyclists. Knorr-Bremse will be presenting a new, pioneering driver assistance system in the form of Fusion Front ADAS, which uses a combination of front camera and radar to detect complex traffic conditions and relevant objects.  Among the functions included in Knorr-Bremse Fusion Front ADAS are the Pedestrian Advanced Emergency Braking system (PAEBS) and Lane Keeping Assist. The system also takes care of statutory functions such as the Advanced Emergency Braking System and Lane Departure Warning system.

Meet up with Knorr-Bremse: Hall 12, Booth C21

Knorr-Bremse will showcase the company’s range of innovative products and services for overcoming the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow at leading industry trade fair IAA Transportation in Hanover. Knorr-Bremse will share its latest developments with trade visitors in personal meetings and multimedia-based presentations, seeking to learn more about customers’ ideas and plans for the future. Knorr-Bremse looks forward to welcoming all visitors to IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover on September 17-22, 2024 (Hall 12, Booth C21).

Central display: safety-critical solutions respond to industry trends

Knorr-Bremse’s presence at IAA Transportation 2024 will take the form of a sustainable booth concept based on robust, high-quality containers intended for repeated use and reuse at future exhibitions. In fact, Knorr-Bremse is planning to use the trade-fair exhibits and their digital contents as part of a follow-on truck roadshow featuring on-site presentations to selected customers. The hub of the booth is a central display that will use exhibits and multimedia product tours to immerse visitors in the world of Knorr-Bremse solutions. Customers will find out how Knorr-Bremse’s understanding of systems and the resulting technological innovations are making a major contribution to the truck of the future – because Knorr-Bremse has developed a broad range of safety-critical solutions in response to transformative industry trends. These include ZERO-emission solutions in support of e-mobility, redundancy concepts for automated driving, and new products and business models based on digitalization. In all cases, the common factor is road safety, deeply embedded in Knorr-Bremse’s DNA and the guiding principle behind the company’s development of new products and product upgrades. Similarly, Knorr-Bremse’s vision of sustainability is directly reflected in the company’s business processes and products. For manufacturers and operators, sustainability is all about support for a circular economy, reduced emissions and lower energy consumption. Knorr-Bremse pursues these sustainable objectives by embedding EcoDesign – the eco-friendly approach to product design – at the heart of the company’s development efforts and trade-fair presence.

Road safety: cornerstone of all development projects

System solutions for enhancing road safety are among Knorr-Bremse’s core competencies. The results of this expertise may be found in the company’s latest developments for braking systems, driver assistance systems, steering, air supply and air treatment systems, as well as its innovative solutions for trailers.

• Braking technology: The modular SYNACT® disc brake family includes axial and radial brakes. SYNACT® saves as much as 48 kilograms of weight per vehicle, and uses Active Caliper Release (ACR) to cut fuel consumption. The latest, state-of-the-art generation of the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) system – representing a global, modular approach to system design – has just enjoyed a successful market launch. This year, Knorr-Bremse will become the first manufacturer to put an EBS system into mass production in the USA. And on the innovations side, the company will introduce its new Electromechanical Braking System (EMBS), boasting multiple advantages in terms of installation space, noise emissions and precise control.
• Driver assistance systems: Knorr-Bremse’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have made the company a partner of choice for companies implementing EU General Safety Regulation II (GSR II), which came into force for first vehicle registrations on July 7, 2024. Among other requirements, the regulation prescribes collision warning systems such as Knorr-Bremse’s Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and Moving Off Information System (MOIS). And to improve general road safety and driver comfort, the pioneering Fusion Front ADAS uses a combination of front camera and radar to detect complex traffic situations and relevant objects.
• Steering: Knorr-Bremse’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) system supports two of the most important developments in the commercial vehicle industry: electrification and automated driving. The company will also present its Advanced Hybrid Power Steering system (electrohydraulic AHPS). Perfect for implementing a wide variety of driver assistance functions, both systems support ADAS and HAD requirements and comply with all current standards such as ISO 26262.
• Air supply: Knorr-Bremse develops air-compression technologies that precisely match customer needs for various vehicle applications. The Rotary Vane Compressor features a new e-motor for electric commercial vehicles with low to medium air requirements. The Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT) technology platform overcomes the global challenges associated with electronic air treatment by combining all functions for numerous types of vehicles anywhere in the world in a single modular, scalable and integrated solution that complies with the most important statutory and regulatory requirements worldwide. For manufacturers looking to create an even more cost-efficient, space-saving vehicle architecture, GSAT can also accommodate an electronic parking brake.
• Trailers: Knorr-Bremse’s NexTT® is currently the market’s lightest 22.5-inch disc brake for trailers. The intelligent electronic trailer braking system iTEBS® X is a new global platform that combines an electronic control unit, sensor technology and a pneumatic brake control system in a single, compact assembly, together with braking functions such as ABS and load-dependent braking. To accompany and enhance iTEBS X, Knorr-Bremse will be presenting a new, cloud-assisted configuration platform, Online Configuration Tool (OCT), as a futureproof diagnostics concept. The digital solution includes a Software Update Management System (SUMS) that complies with the new regulatory requirements of UNECE R156. And the new, UNECE R141-compliant iTPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) checks tire pressures and warns drivers of any anomalies.

ZERO emissions: more than just a response to the industry’s e-mobility trend

ZERO emissions in road traffic is the ultimate goal for Knorr-Bremse’s customers, and the company is systematically helping them to achieve it. Knorr-Bremse believes the future of the drivetrain will be characterized by diversity: Battery-electric vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles, hydrogen-burning vehicles – each technology has its own emission-reducing strengths. Because of Knorr-Bremse’s in-depth understanding of the whole concept of a zero-emission vehicle and the fundamentally different vehicle architectures required, the company is producing the innovative solutions needed by individual customers. Knorr-Bremse has bundled this e-mobility expertise in the eCUBATOR innovation unit, while the global business units continue to work on improving the technologies required to cut down carbon, noise and particulate emissions, as well as oil consumption. Knorr-Bremse already plays a key role at the safety stage of the commercial vehicle approval process, and will expand this role to include emissions – specifically, brake-dust emissions – as EURO 7 is introduced.

How Knorr-Bremse systems are already helping to reduce emissions:

• SYNACT disc brake family cuts carbon emissions: SYNACT achieves new levels of performance, weight and efficiency, and can reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint using ACR, making SYNACT one of the most energy-efficient air disc brakes. The brake family’s Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) toolbox optimizes braking behavior to minimize noise emissions in city centers.
• Electric Power Steering saves energy: All-electric steering supports commercial vehicle electrification and uses a “power-on-demand” principle to reduce energy and fuel consumption, lowering both energy costs and carbon emissions.
• E-compressors minimize noise: Knorr-Bremse is a leader in the development of e-vehicle compressors optimized for low-noise, high-efficiency air supply systems.

Redundancy: more than just a response to the industry’s automated driving trend

As levels of automation increase, more and more functions are shifting from human to machine. As a result, trucks need system architectures with enough redundancy to support multiple safety-critical functions. Meaning that even if certain components develop faults, the vehicle can still safely perform the necessary functions. Here, Knorr-Bremse’s focus is on braking, steering and power management systems, which can be turned into redundant systems by adopting a modular approach. Depending on the application, this can improve the availability of commercial vehicles operating at SAE levels 2 to 4 while simultaneously ensuring that they meet the highest safety standards. Knorr-Bremse’s redundancy concepts do not depend on doubling up components, but on a smart, cost-efficient architecture that integrates primary and secondary pathways. Knorr-Bremse’s approach also delivers scalable solutions ranging from basic “limp-home” applications (vehicle continues to operate, but with reduced systems functionality) through to high-performance “mission-complete” applications (vehicle continues to operate with full systems functionality).

Digitalization: rethinking and digitalizing business models

Knorr-Bremse offers OEMs and fleet operators new or digitally optimized products and services, as well as innovative business models. The company’s cybersecure products meet stringent statutory cybersecurity compliance standards (UNECE R155). Knorr-Bremse TruckServices will demonstrate just how digitalization and connectivity can boost business development in the aftermarket segment. Knorr-Bremse’s commercial vehicle aftermarket specialist has already redefined its ambitions for the future, and is planning to improve efficiency along the entire aftermarket value chain with its holistic ecosystem. Customers of Knorr-Bremse TruckServices attending Automechanika 2024 (in Frankfurt, September 10-14, 2024) will have an early opportunity to find out more. Among the new products that will increase workshop efficiency is Knorr-Bremse Diagnostics. Based on the user interface of brand-independent commercial vehicle diagnostics software Jaltest Diagnostics by Cojali, the software suite combines diagnostic tools for Knorr-Bremse truck and trailer systems in a single appliance. Fleets and workshops will be able to assemble customized packages of diagnostic tools to meet their own needs. As well as stationary in-workshop diagnostics, Knorr-Bremse is working with Cojali to rapidly expand its range of remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance products and services, while at the same time further optimizing them to include big data services.

Knorr-Bremse meeting point: Hall 12, Booth C21

Knorr-Bremse will showcase the company’s range of innovative products and services for overcoming the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow at leading industry trade fair IAA Transportation in Hanover. Knorr-Bremse will share its latest developments with trade visitors in personal meetings and multimedia-based presentations, seeking to learn more about customers’ ideas and plans for the future. Knorr-Bremse looks forward to welcoming all visitors to IAA Transportation in Hanover on September 17-22, 2024 (Hall 12, Booth C21).

Bernd Spies, member of the Knorr-Bremse AG Executive Board and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division: “For us, the sale of our GT Emissions Systems subsidiary represents the next critical progression in the optimization of our truck division’s portfolio. In future, we are going to concentrate even more strongly on our core competencies. In Rcapital Partners, we have found a buyer for GT Emissions Systems capable of excellently developing and fully leveraging the company’s potential.”

The global Engine Air portfolio of GT Emissions Systems comprises exhaust throttle and exhaust gas recirculation valves, among other things. The company supplies leading manufacturers with emission control systems for diesel engines in on- and off-highway vehicles. GT Emissions Systems’ solutions make a key contribution for diesel engine manufacturers to meet the international emission standards that apply to them. GT Emissions Systems’ sales in the 2023 fiscal year came to approximately € 70 million.

The disposal of GT Emissions Systems is already Knorr-Bremse’s third successful sale of an investment this year under its BOOST 2026 (Knorr-Bremse Operational Optimization Strategy and Transformation) program. Overall, Knorr-Bremse is working on a large number of strategic initiatives and measures for safeguarding lasting, profitable growth over the coming years.

Marc Llistosella, CEO of Knorr-Bremse AG, commented: “By extending Bernd Spies’s contract, the Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG has prioritized the continuity of the Executive Board team. Bernd Spies has already made a major contribution to the successful development of our company and of the Commercial Vehicle Systems division. The entire Executive Board is delighted that Bernd Spies will continue his work as a trusted member of our team.”

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG, responded: “I would like to thank Knorr-Bremse’s Supervisory Board for their confidence in me, and look forward to working together with the Executive Board team and indeed, the entire Knorr-Bremse team, as we continue our successful efforts to build our company’s long-term future.”

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division, notes that: “With the sale of our SafetyDirect product line, we’re continuing the successful optimization of our Truck division’s portfolio. Bendix, our North American subsidiary, will focus even more intensively on its range of core competencies, including braking, steering, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), going forward. In Rand McNally, we have found an ideal buyer for SafetyDirect, who will be able to further develop and fully leverage its potential in the future."

SafetyDirect provides fleet operators with comprehensive feedback on their fleet and drivers, along with videos of severe events. Using data from Bendix ADAS, SafetyDirect gives fleets key insights into common driving behaviors and trends across their operations. Rand McNally will continue to offer integrated data from Bendix braking and driver assistance systems as part of SafetyDirect, further expanding sales opportunities with customers of both companies.

For Knorr-Bremse, the divestment of SafetyDirect is another step forward for the company’s BOOST 2026 program (Knorr-Bremse Operational Optimization Strategy and Transformation). Over the next few years, Knorr-Bremse aims to achieve sustainable, profitable growth through a series of strategic initiatives and measures. Bendix will receive an equity stake in and an observer seat on the Board of Directors of Rand McNally. After the sale, Bendix will provide marketing, data, and product integration support to Rand McNally, helping to enable a cohesive, coordinated approach for optimized customer solutions.

Andreas Wimmer, Member of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, adds that: “Knorr-Bremse is offering three versions of the iTEBS X system with different levels of integrated functionality, because not all vehicles need every possible function. Instead, customers will find that the system’s modular design has many positive advantages, resulting in an optimized cost-benefit ratio tailored to their individual needs. The iTEBS X ECO variant is the perfect solution for the cost-sensitive volume market, while the iTEBS X PLUS model has even more electronic and pneumatic connectors. The iTEBS X LAC version takes this up another level, featuring an integrated lift axle valve for simplifying trailer layouts and saving on system costs.”

The iTEBS X system can be installed on all common trailer and semitrailer types and used for any conceivable application. For the iTEBS X modulator, Knorr-Bremse uses the highly popular HDSCS connector system while offering a modular, plug-in design that distributes functions previously controlled via a single connector over multiple ports and sockets. This gives vehicle manufacturers even greater flexibility when selecting functions, because they can assign them more precisely but with minimal wiring differences.

New modular design of air suspension control system (POM & CSM)

As part of the new iTEBS X system, Knorr-Bremse has also redesigned the parking and maneuvering valve. The lift/lower controller has been integrated into the new “POM” parking and maneuvering valve, saving space and making the user interface more consistent. At the same time, the POM essentially keeps the tried and tested two-button design for engaging and releasing the parking brake. A lever is used to control the air suspension’s lift/lower function, with variants that can be locked into specific positions while lifting and/or lowering. Together with the Chassis Suspension Module (CSM) – another new feature – the POM can also be used with conventional air suspension; it is already compatible with Knorr-Bremse’s proven iLvl system for electropneumatic air suspension.

The CSM also harmonizes the piping between conventional and electropneumatic iLvl air suspension in the trailer. This additional harmonization makes it much easier to design vehicle layouts and streamlines the manufacturing process. Moving the relief valve from the parking and maneuvering valve to the iTEBS X modulator helps to simplify the piping system. The iTEBS X system also supports the broad range of benefits associated with iLvl air suspension, such as the user-friendly implementation of a second ride height.

Alongside a smart service concept for workshops, the latest generation of iTEBS X products includes a new, cloud-based configuration platform that supports a future-proof diagnostics strategy while taking new cybersecurity requirements into account. Finally, vehicle manufacturers who adopt the new Knorr-Bremse iTEBS X system can be sure of complying with upcoming legal requirements for trailers.

"ATLAS-L4 will soon be the first autonomously driving truck on a highway in Germany," says Dr. Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus, describing the common goal of the twelve ATLAS-L4 project partners. "In this way, we want to contribute to hub-to-hub automation, i.e. driverless commuting between logistics yards, and thus to greater safety, greater efficiency and less congestion on the roads - automation concepts can also be used to counter the shortage of drivers."

What has been achieved since the start of the project?

The partners jointly presented the results of their work to date at a project event in Munich on October 24, 2023.

As part of its project responsibility for overall system development, MAN Truck & Bus has now built a prototype vehicle. It features sensors on the roof, front, and sides of the driver's cab, as well as built-in computers inside. In the first stage, it will be used as a sensor vehicle to collect data before the functional development for autonomous driving begins with it, including initial test drives on the highway with a safety driver. The vehicle has already successfully covered its first kilometers at MAN's Munich test site. Functionalities and interfaces were put to the test: for the first time, the components communicated with each other and, for the first time, the sensors performed a realistic environment detection.

The safety-relevant subsystems for the Level 4 architecture - the vehicle electrical system, steering system and redundant braking system - have also been designed and successfully tested in the first prototypes.

Another milestone to which the project team has already been able to add a tick: The Control Center for technical supervision was successfully commissioned in September 2023 and the connection to the vehicle installed. The web interface now displays the vehicle on a map with all relevant information such as speed and automation status.

Furthermore, MAN and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security AISEC successfully conducted the risk analysis for the vehicle that accompanied the project. On this basis, cybersecurity measures such as authentic and encrypted communication as well as functional security measures such as redundancies and degradation concepts were defined for the autonomous driving system. In the process, extensive attack and failure scenarios are run through and corresponding protection concepts are developed.

The next steps

The next major milestone is the premiere on public roads: The test vehicle is expected to take its first trips on the highway before the end of the year - naturally also with a safety driver on board.

All milestones contribute to the long-term goal of ATLAS-L4: proving that the use of Level 4 automated and thus driverless vehicles on the highway is feasible. This is the cornerstone for future series applications for a Logistics 4.0 - made possible by the network provided by the strong consortium of ATLAS-L4. The project will run until December 2024, at the end of which there should be an industry-ready concept for the operation of automated trucks on the highway.

Further information on the ATLAS-L4 project, the project partners and press contacts for the partners can be found at: https://www.atlas-l4.com/

Energy management for braking systems is a good example: The low energy consumption of the latest e-compressors enables annual savings of up to 0.3 tons of CO₂ per truck compared with efficient “on-engine compressor” models in common use. Compact solutions are also available for the wheel end – solutions that extend the space available for installing systems on the axle between the brakes by up to half a meter compared with today’s standard solutions. This gives customers much more freedom to integrate e-drives with axles or install additional battery capacity.

The eCUBATOR team of experts will be available to international customers and new players in the commercial e-vehicle sector, ready to find answers to issues surrounding new e-architectures. To ensure that customers’ requirements are implemented as efficiently as possible, the experts already work hand in hand with Knorr-Bremse’s series development department. As part of this strategic realignment, the unit will spend more time focusing on future braking system solutions, as well as other ZEV-specific products and services for enhancing the operation of these zero-emission commercial vehicles.

In the words of Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division: “Since we set up our e-mobility innovation unit nearly three years ago, we’ve focused our product portfolio on e-mobility while at the same time exploring new areas of business in depth. This means we’re already ideally positioned for tomorrow’s e-mobility needs, and aim to focus on generating further growth in the ZEV segment. We’re helping to shape the long-term future of e-mobility by developing safe, reliable systems that align with vehicle manufacturers’ electrification roadmaps by maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing noise and brake-dust emissions. And now we’re taking our eCUBATOR to another level. With new areas of strategic focus, coupled with a global setup that enables us to respond fast and efficiently to regional legislation and market needs, we’re expecting eCUBATOR to enjoy continued success well beyond 2023.”

Dr. Jürgen Steinberger, Chairman of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, adds that: “We’re in the midst of a huge transformation process, and we’re responding by focusing 100 percent on zero emissions. In the future, eCUBATOR will address not just our existing product portfolio, but also other e-mobility-related areas of potential growth. This means that eCUBATOR is evolving into a true e-mobility hub that will make an essential contribution to our ‘Zero Emission’ mission.”