Munich-based braking systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse AG has announced it has acquired a 5% minority shareholding in Israeli start-up Autobrains Technologies Ltd based in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Autobrains supplies video perception technology and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The battery-electric 'Element' will be trialled alongside Siemens' 'Sicharge UC100', a charging station capable of delivering up to 125 kW of energy.

A feature-length article exploring ZF's innovations in vehicle motion control, electric mobility, integrated safety features, and automated driving.

The Vienna-based subsidiary, led by Manfred Heidegger and Andreas Hager, will take over coordination of software development for pepper motion.

The vibration-resistant bulbs provide up to 120% more light and a 2.5-times longer lifespan compared to standard-issue bulbs.

The German manufacturer has launched its GRT autonomous shuttles, developed in collaboration with subsidiary 2getthere, along with a suite of services including installation, maintenance, and fleet management software.

The financial year 2020/21 saw a 7.9% fall in production (42,470 vehicles) and a 7% fall in sales (EUR1.74bn).

eWorX, which is currently undergoing testing at ZF's Schweinfurt site, connects to the vehicle battery and operates work equipment mounted on truck cranes, dump trucks, and cement mixers.

Grammer AG, based in Amberg, Germany (a subsidiary of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co Ltd of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China) has announced a new ‘cinema’ truck seat aimed at increasing the available space inside medium and heavy-duty truck cabs.

Levin's new position will be merged with his current role as CEO and President of Scania, a Traton subsidiary.

MAN eManager, available on Traton's RIO digital platform, will allow for the remote management and monitoring of electric fleet charging.

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