Press Release
Amsterdam, 29 September 2014 – TomTom (TOM2) has today
announced a partnership with Bosch to integrate its navigation
technology and maps into Bosch’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
(ADAS).
This partnership will enable Bosch to develop more advanced
applications including intelligent cruise control, upcoming curve
alerts, and jam tail warnings, which are all critical components for car
manufacturers developing the latest standard in automated driving
systems.
Having the most up-to-date map and navigation data is an essential
component of ADAS, providing drivers with a more detailed view of the
road ahead. TomTom’s smart map making technology enables Bosch to create
more accurate Advanced Driving Applications with near real-time
information.
“Combining TomTom’s navigation technology and maps with Bosch’s proven
advanced driving systems enables car manufacturers to create a
competitive solution for drivers,” said Jan Maarten de Vries, VP
Automotive at TomTom. “They benefit from having the most accurate
information of what’s happening on the road ahead, building an overall
safer driving experience.”
"We make driving safer and more convenient by integrating TomTom's
latest information with our decades of automotive expertise, thereby
creating innovative solutions. This is how we make a cutting-edge
contribution to safe driving," comments Torsten Mlasko, Managing
Director at Bosch SoftTec GmbH.
A demo of the Advanced Driver Assistance System will be available at
the TomTom booth during Paris Motor Show: Hall 3 booth 234.
Please click here for the related video clip http://youtu.be/m7gIXqzZQQc
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Cohda Wireless welcomes news of GM’s first connected car.
Press Release
September 23, 2014
Global connected vehicle technology leader Cohda Wireless has welcomed news that General Motors’ first intelligent ‘connected car’ is due off the production lines within the next two years.
Delphi Automotive PLC, a company that will supply GM with connectivity technology to let cars “talk” with one another and provide drivers with critical safety information, uses Cohda’s safety applications software.
Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed at the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) World Congress in Detroit that Cadillac would build GM’s first V2V-equipped car in the 2017 Cadillac CTS in about two years.
“We believe the CTS will be one of the most, if not the most, intelligent and connected production vehicles on the road,” said Ms. Barra. “It will talk to other V2V-equipped cars to avoid crashes; it will talk to V2I-equipped infrastructure to reduce congestion; and it’s 4G LTE connection and active safety features will give drivers piece of mind.”
The global car industry is actively embracing both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) implementations of connected car technology, which are collectively referred to as V2X.
One driver for this adoption in the US is a recent US Department of Transportation report containing preliminary estimates that the safety benefits of V2V safety applications such as Left Turn Assist (LTA) and Intersection Movement Assist (IMA) could prevent as many as 592,000 crashes and save 1083 lives per year.
Cohda Wireless CEO Paul Gray said General Motors’ announcement was an important milestone in the development of the V2X market. “Using Cohda’s software, Delphi will be first to market with V2V and V2I communication technology that significantly advances driver safety,” he said.
“Cohda is supplying the complete software stack for Delphi, comprising 10 safety apps including LTA and IMA, which the US Department of Transportation identifies as life-saving apps.
“The recent announcements by GM and Delphi move Cohda from the trial phase to the production stage in the market development of V2X technology.”
Delphi’s wireless vehicle communication technology extends the range of existing advanced driver assistance systems functionality. Radio signals transmit traffic data from car-to-car to alert drivers of potential road hazards; even those beyond the driver’s line of sight or out of the vehicle’s sensor range. This technology can signal to the driver a number of traffic situations ahead including road condition hazards, road work, emergency vehicle warning, stationary or slow-moving vehicles, traffic jams, accidents, as well as traffic signals or signage indicators.
“The ability to detect and signal to the driver of danger ahead is a significant leap toward improving driver safety and traffic management,” said Jeff Owens, chief technology officer, Delphi Automotive.
About Cohda Wireless
Cohda Wireless is the leading equipment vendor in the V2X market. The company manufactures systems with acknowledged best-in-world performance. Cohda’s hardware and software products are being used in more than 60 per cent of all V2X field trials worldwide today. Customers include many carmakers, tier one suppliers, automotive chipmakers, road authorities and new market entrants. Cohda’s products are already used in the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, China, and Korea. For more information, visit www.cohdawireless.com.
For media assistance, contact John Harris on +61 8 8431 4000 or email john@impress.com.au.
September 23, 2014
Global connected vehicle technology leader Cohda Wireless has welcomed news that General Motors’ first intelligent ‘connected car’ is due off the production lines within the next two years.
Delphi Automotive PLC, a company that will supply GM with connectivity technology to let cars “talk” with one another and provide drivers with critical safety information, uses Cohda’s safety applications software.
Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed at the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) World Congress in Detroit that Cadillac would build GM’s first V2V-equipped car in the 2017 Cadillac CTS in about two years.
“We believe the CTS will be one of the most, if not the most, intelligent and connected production vehicles on the road,” said Ms. Barra. “It will talk to other V2V-equipped cars to avoid crashes; it will talk to V2I-equipped infrastructure to reduce congestion; and it’s 4G LTE connection and active safety features will give drivers piece of mind.”
The global car industry is actively embracing both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) implementations of connected car technology, which are collectively referred to as V2X.
One driver for this adoption in the US is a recent US Department of Transportation report containing preliminary estimates that the safety benefits of V2V safety applications such as Left Turn Assist (LTA) and Intersection Movement Assist (IMA) could prevent as many as 592,000 crashes and save 1083 lives per year.
Cohda Wireless CEO Paul Gray said General Motors’ announcement was an important milestone in the development of the V2X market. “Using Cohda’s software, Delphi will be first to market with V2V and V2I communication technology that significantly advances driver safety,” he said.
“Cohda is supplying the complete software stack for Delphi, comprising 10 safety apps including LTA and IMA, which the US Department of Transportation identifies as life-saving apps.
“The recent announcements by GM and Delphi move Cohda from the trial phase to the production stage in the market development of V2X technology.”
Delphi’s wireless vehicle communication technology extends the range of existing advanced driver assistance systems functionality. Radio signals transmit traffic data from car-to-car to alert drivers of potential road hazards; even those beyond the driver’s line of sight or out of the vehicle’s sensor range. This technology can signal to the driver a number of traffic situations ahead including road condition hazards, road work, emergency vehicle warning, stationary or slow-moving vehicles, traffic jams, accidents, as well as traffic signals or signage indicators.
“The ability to detect and signal to the driver of danger ahead is a significant leap toward improving driver safety and traffic management,” said Jeff Owens, chief technology officer, Delphi Automotive.
About Cohda Wireless
Cohda Wireless is the leading equipment vendor in the V2X market. The company manufactures systems with acknowledged best-in-world performance. Cohda’s hardware and software products are being used in more than 60 per cent of all V2X field trials worldwide today. Customers include many carmakers, tier one suppliers, automotive chipmakers, road authorities and new market entrants. Cohda’s products are already used in the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, China, and Korea. For more information, visit www.cohdawireless.com.
For media assistance, contact John Harris on +61 8 8431 4000 or email john@impress.com.au.
Friday, 26 September 2014
Panasonic to take 50% stake in Spanish auto parts maker Ficosa
OSAKA – Panasonic Corp. has plans to take a roughly 50 percent stake in Spanish auto parts maker Ficosa International S.A. to increase its development of advanced vehicle safety systems, a source with knowledge of the deal said Thursday.
The electronics maker will likely spend tens of billions of yen on the purchase, its first major acquisition in the automotive industry, which the company has identified as a key area as it undertakes a strategic shift.
The Spanish supplier possesses advanced automotive mirror technology, regarded as a crucial part of advanced driver assistance systems that many global carmakers have recently been focusing on. Panasonic aims to boost its development of a vehicle safety monitoring system by incorporating vehicle-mounted censors and cameras it has developed itself, the source said.
Panasonic is looking to nearly double its sales of automotive products to 2 trillion Yen by fiscal 2018 from 1.2 trillion Yen last fiscal year. Of the 2 trillion, it expects it will generate 10 percent from businesses obtained through mergers and acquisitions.
Ficosa is headquartered in Barcelona and runs operations globally with a workforce of 8,700 people. It posted revenue of 130 billion Yen in 2013.
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Wabco Industry First Mobile Application for Safety and Efficiency Functions on Truck-Trailer Combinations.
WABCO Unveils Industry’s First Mobile Application That Monitors and Controls Safety and Efficiency Functions on Truck-Trailer Combinations; New OptiLink Technology Sets Mobile Standard
BRUSSELS, Belgium and HANOVER, Germany, September 24, 2014 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, today announced OptiLinkTM technology, the industry’s first mobile application that remotely controls and monitors a suite of vehicle safety and efficiency functions on truck-trailer combinations, at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany.WABCO’s new OptiLink technology is the first on the market to provide a single user interface via a mobile device, such as a smartphone, to monitor and control multiple functions on both the truck and trailer. Available in 11 languages, WABCO’s new OptiLink application offers easy operator access to 18 functions, providing the industry’s widest range of functions for tractor-trailer combinations through a single mobile device.
“WABCO’s OptiLink technology marks another milestone in remote management of safety and efficiency functions on truck-trailer combinations worldwide, while also offering considerable opportunity to improve return on investment on daily fleet transport business,” said Nick Rens, WABCO President, Trailer Systems, Aftermarket and Off-Highway Division. “Our new OptiLink mobile application enables fleet managers and drivers to further improve vehicle safety and efficiency, while enhancing driver effectiveness and comfort. In addition, OptiLink helps lower operational costs and supports better utilization of assets.”
WABCO’s new OptiLink mobile application will be one of the features in the WABCO App. It equips drivers with an easy-to-use display of highly visualized information from the vehicles’ onboard systems, such as suspension control, lift axle control and brake functions. It also allows users to tailor their OptiLink “dashboard” according to preferences for control and monitoring of vehicle safety, efficiency, performance and comfort.
Through OptiLink, WABCO’s suite of differentiated vehicle control functions that help to make trucks and trailers safer, easier and more efficient to operate, a range of broad functionalities will be at the user’s fingertips. Truck and trailer functions that will be remotely monitored and controlled through OptiLink include:
- OptiRideTM electronically controlled air suspension for trucks and trailers
- OptiLevelTM with six modules for trailers, including Lift & Lower and Memory Level
- OptiLoadTM automatically mitigates overload on the truck-trailer’s traction axles
- OptiTurnTM improves trailer maneuverability in roundabouts and around corners
- Traction Help increases traction of a truck’s rear axle on slippery surfaces
- Lift Axle Control automatically raises the lift axle when a trailer is empty
- Axle Load automatically warns in case of axle overload on trucks and trailers
- Operating Data Recorder Tracker records all driving data, including driver behavior
- Brake Functions such as brake release; brake lining wear, and “finisher brake” for unloading to an asphalt finisher vehicle
- Immobilizer secures a trailer with a unique PIN code locking system
- TailGUARDTM rear blind-spot detection with automatic braking
- OptiTireTM new generation of tire pressure monitoring for trucks and trailers
- Vehicle Inclination indicates “red light” warning in response to deviation from pre-set limits
WABCO’s mobile application is available on iOS, Apple’s mobile operating system; and on Android, the mobile operating system backed by Google and others.
WABCO at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014
WABCO in Hall 16 at Booth B10
Transics International in Hall 11 at Booth B02 in Software Services
Hanover Exhibition Center; Hanover, Germany
Press Days: September 23 and 24
Public Days: September 25 to October 2
WABCO’s Live Demonstrations at IAA Innovation Stage 2014
WABCO vehicle safety and efficiency systems will be demonstrated daily (outdoor exhibition area, north of Hall 26). See an advanced driver assistance system in action: WABCO rear blind-spot monitoring with automatic braking. In addition, discover innovative WABCO aerodynamic concepts for trailers.
Keynote about India by WABCO INDIA
P. Kaniappan, Vice President, WABCO INDIA, will address “India’s New Role in a Globalized Commercial Vehicle Industry” on October 1 at 12:10 p.m. in the Convention Center
About WABCO
WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world’s leading commercial truck, bus and trailer manufacturers. With sales of $2.7 billion in 2013, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com
WABCO media contact
Tobias Mueller, +49 89 470 277 112, tobias.mueller@klenkhoursch.de
WABCO investors and analysts contact
Christian Fife, +1 732 369 7465, christian.fife@wabco-auto.com
Monday, 22 September 2014
WABCO Showcases Advanced Safety Technologies at IAA 2014 - Press Release
Press Release - WABCO Holdings Inc.
NYSE : WBC
September 16, 2014 07:00 ET
NYSE : WBC
September 16, 2014 07:00 ET
WABCO Showcases Advanced Safety Technologies at IAA 2014; Company's Technology Leadership Improves Safety Performance of Trucks, Buses and Trailers Worldwide
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM--(Marketwired - Sept. 16, 2014) - WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) (www.wabco-auto.com),
a leading global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and
efficiency of commercial vehicles, announced today that it will showcase
its industry-leading safety technologies at IAA Commercial Vehicles
2014 in Hanover, Germany. The company will demonstrate its continued
technology leadership by featuring pioneering and breakthrough products
and systems that help commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet
operators worldwide to significantly improve vehicle safety.
IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, one of the industry's most global and comprehensive trade shows, will be held in Hanover from September 23 to October 2.
"At IAA 2014, we will demonstrate the vehicle safety technologies that differentiate WABCO as a leading supplier to every major manufacturer of trucks, buses and trailers in every region of the world," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Innovations such as our market-leading OnGuard™ autonomous emergency braking systems and Electronic Stability Control are augmented with several new products that include OnLane™, lane departure warning with driver drowsiness alert and mBSP™, a breakthrough modular braking system platform. These technologies will further help the commercial vehicle industry to improve the safety performance of trucks, buses and trailers worldwide."
WABCO will showcase numerous leading safety and driver assistance technologies from its portfolio of "industry firsts" and major innovations at IAA 2014. Differentiating WABCO products and systems on display at IAA 2014 will include:
WABCO Press Conference
September 23 from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in the Convention Center
WABCO's Live Demonstrations at IAA Innovation Stage 2014
WABCO vehicle safety and efficiency systems will be demonstrated daily (outdoor exhibition area, north of Hall 26). See an advanced driver assistance system in action: WABCO rear blind-spot monitoring with automatic braking. In addition, discover innovative WABCO aerodynamic concepts for trailers.
Keynote about India by WABCO INDIA
P. Kaniappan, Vice President, WABCO INDIA, will address "India's New Role in a Globalized Commercial Vehicle Industry" on October 1 at 12:10 p.m. in the Convention Center.
About WABCO
WABCO (NYSE:WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world's leading commercial truck, bus and trailer manufacturers. With sales of $2.7 billion in 2013, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com.
IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, one of the industry's most global and comprehensive trade shows, will be held in Hanover from September 23 to October 2.
"At IAA 2014, we will demonstrate the vehicle safety technologies that differentiate WABCO as a leading supplier to every major manufacturer of trucks, buses and trailers in every region of the world," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Innovations such as our market-leading OnGuard™ autonomous emergency braking systems and Electronic Stability Control are augmented with several new products that include OnLane™, lane departure warning with driver drowsiness alert and mBSP™, a breakthrough modular braking system platform. These technologies will further help the commercial vehicle industry to improve the safety performance of trucks, buses and trailers worldwide."
WABCO will showcase numerous leading safety and driver assistance technologies from its portfolio of "industry firsts" and major innovations at IAA 2014. Differentiating WABCO products and systems on display at IAA 2014 will include:
- Industry-leading OnGuardPLUS™ -
advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) for trucks and buses that
detects moving, decelerating and stationary vehicles ahead. It alerts
the driver via acoustic, visual and haptic signals. OnGuardPLUS
autonomously applies the brakes and can bring the vehicle to a complete
stop, helping to prevent or mitigate rear-end collisions. The system is
the industry's first AEBS that complies with European regulations now in
effect. OnGuardPLUS further elevates vehicle safety by building on
WABCO's market-leading OnGuard™ technology. OnGuard is
the first collision mitigation system (CMS) with active partial braking
in North America that helps to mitigate rear-end collisions involving
moving or stopping vehicles. OnGuard is the leading CMS solution in that
region.
- Advanced Hydraulic ABS with ESCsmart™
- latest generation of hydraulic anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Another industry first, this system integrates seamlessly with
electronic stability control (ESC) for light- and medium-duty commercial
vehicle platforms worldwide. WABCO's Hydraulic ABS offers multiple new
functionalities, including Automatic Traction Control and Hill Start
Aid.
- Enhanced OnLane™ - camera-based
lane departure warning system features new optional functionality of
driver drowsiness alert. OnLane continuously monitors the vehicle's
position within lane markings and detects weaving driving behavior that
could indicate driver drowsiness. It alerts the driver via acoustic and
visual warning and, thereby, improves driver attentiveness, as well as
overall vehicle and road safety.
- Breakthrough mBSP™ - modular
braking system platform (mBSP) enables commercial vehicle manufacturers
worldwide to interchangeably equip their diverse global truck and bus
platforms with anti-lock braking (ABS) or electronic braking (EBS)
systems based on regional market or regulatory requirements. WABCO's
mBSP, another industry first, features the industry's highest degree of
standardization across both components and software of its ABS and EBS
systems.
- Next generation TailGUARD™ -
Advanced driver assistance system that combines the functions of rear
blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking. A proven safety technology
for trailers since 2010, TailGUARD is now available for the first time
for trucks and buses. It uses up to 6 ultrasonic sensors to identify
even small stationary or moving objects hidden in the vehicle's blind
spot. WABCO's TailGUARD alerts the driver via audio and visual signals
before automatically applying the brakes to prevent collisions. WABCO
will daily demonstrate TailGUARD at the IAA 2014 Innovation Stage.
- Fleet management solution TX-ECO -
Transics International's driver performance management system helps
commercial vehicle fleet operators improve vehicle safety and
operational efficiency. TX-ECO records 7 driving style indicators,
including excessive speeding and hard braking, which provides the
foundation for data-based driver training and improved safety
performance for fleets. WABCO acquired Transics International, a market
leader in Europe, in February 2014.
| WABCO at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 |
| WABCO in Hall 16 at Booth B10 |
| Transics International in Hall 11 at Booth B02 in Software Services |
| Hanover Exhibition Center; Hanover, Germany |
| Press Days: September 23 and 24 |
| Public Days: September 25 to October 2 |
September 23 from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in the Convention Center
WABCO's Live Demonstrations at IAA Innovation Stage 2014
WABCO vehicle safety and efficiency systems will be demonstrated daily (outdoor exhibition area, north of Hall 26). See an advanced driver assistance system in action: WABCO rear blind-spot monitoring with automatic braking. In addition, discover innovative WABCO aerodynamic concepts for trailers.
Keynote about India by WABCO INDIA
P. Kaniappan, Vice President, WABCO INDIA, will address "India's New Role in a Globalized Commercial Vehicle Industry" on October 1 at 12:10 p.m. in the Convention Center.
About WABCO
WABCO (NYSE:WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world's leading commercial truck, bus and trailer manufacturers. With sales of $2.7 billion in 2013, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com.
Contact Information
-
WABCO media contact:
Tobias Mueller
+49 89 470 277 112
tobias.mueller@klenkhoursch.de
Transics International media contact:
Tinne Baele
+32 57 34 61 71
tinne.baele@transics.com
WABCO investors and analysts contact:
Christian Fife
+1 732 369 7465
christian.fife@wabco-auto.com
www.wabco-auto.com
Monday, 8 September 2014
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Market to reach $50 billion US by 2020
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Market to reach $50 billion US by 2020
According to a global market report published by Transparency Market Research "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2020," the global advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market was valued at USD $14.8 billion in 2013, and will grow with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.2% from 2014 to 2020 and end up over USD $50 billion by 2020.
Year Billions
2014 $17.64
2015 $21.03
2016 $25.07
2017 $29.88
2018 $35.62
2019 $42.45
2020 $50.61
One of key factors driving the ADAS market is the increasing emphasis on safety and the adoption of safety measures. North America, Europe and many large Asian countries such as India, China and Japan are mandating new safety regulations that are making Advanced Driver Assistance Systems increasing likely to be mandatory for all new cars. Another important factor contributing the growth of this market is the increasing demand for comfort driving by using latest technology. ADAS technologies support everyday driving tasks by improving comfort and reducing demands on the driver which helps in enhancing luxury and comfort and on the other side it is also very useful for safety purpose.
Adaptive cruise control segment was the largest segment and accounted for 18.15% of the global market in 2013. The tire pressure monitoring system is expected to grow faster than that of other segments, growing at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2014 to 2020. Moreover, high level of economic activities and mandatory legislations across the globe is expected to spur the growth of the market during the forecast period.
North America held the largest market share in 2013. This was attributed to stringent safety & environmental regulation and buying patterns of the people of North America. Consumers in this region are more inclined toward the automobiles with advanced comfort systems and features that support the health and safety regulations imposed by the government of North America. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region, with an expected CAGR of 20.5% from 2014 to 2020. Growing vehicle demand, improving lifestyle, and changing buyer's preferences are the major factors driving the ADAS market in Asia Pacific.
See this page for the full list of companies involved in the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems market.
The full Advance Driver Assistance System Market Report is available at http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/advanced-driver-assistance-market.html
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