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Electronic Stability Control from ZF TRW offers advanced software integration capabilities

ZF TRW, the Active and Passive Safety Technology Division of ZF AG, has further enhanced the capabilities of its Electronic Stability Control system. In addition to its wide range of advanced braking functionality, the technology can act as a so called ‘black-box’ integration hub – hosting software algorithms to control automated driving, safety, chassis and drivetrain functions.

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25.09.2015

Opel OnStar: The New Standard in Vehicle Safety and Connectivity

The day when Opel OnStar will hit the European market is approaching. The new personal connectivity and service assistant will not only make driving more comfortable – it will also make it safer.

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13.07.2015

ZF TRW to supply next generation cameras to major European vehicle manufacturer in 2018

ZF TRW today announced the initial contracts for its next-generation camera system – the S-Cam4 family – with a major European manufacturer.

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03.07.2015

Off Road Accidents can be Avoided with Continental’s Road Departure Protection Systems

Road departures can be fatal, especially since the majority of them happen on highways and rural roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, approximately 55 percent of traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve a vehicle crossing the roadway or center line. In Germany, 60 percent of fatal road accidents and 25 percent of non-fatal road accidents occur on rural roads, according to the German Federal Statistical Office DESTATIS.

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01.07.2015

Hyundai files patent for smartphone feature disabler in proximity to steering wheel

Combatting driver distraction continues to be a hot topic in automotive safety, especially when it comes to young motorists.

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22.05.2015

ZF Completes TRW Automotive Acquisition

ZF Friedrichshafen has completed its acquisition of TRW Automotive, the company announced. TRW will be incorporated into ZF as a new division called Active and Passive Safety Technology and the combined company will operate under the name ZF Friedrichshafen AG.