Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new modular campus in Chennai, India, integrating production, engineering, and AI activities at a single site.
The new campus is designed to accommodate up to 3,500 employees in the long term, with planned investment of up to EUR 200 million over the

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has launched the Knorr-Bremse Circular Technology Award, inviting start-ups and SMEs to develop solutions for automated disassembly and critical raw materials recovery.
This initiative supports Knorr-Bremse’s plan to enter green tech as the global market leader for braking systems for r

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has received an extended supply contract for its electronic levelling control (ELC) systems from a leading truck manufacturer. The order volume is in the lower triple-digit million-euro range.
The company will supply around 200,000 ELC systems in three model sizes annually until 2033, c

On November 14, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Knorr-Bremse DETC Commercial Vehicle Braking System (Shiyan) Co., Ltd. (Knorr-Bremse DETC), a joint venture between Dongfeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (DETC) and Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse), for deep

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that it will present its electric power steering (EPS) for buses for the first time at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9.
The EPS enhances road safety and driving comfort while reducing energy and fuel consumption through its “power-on-demand” prin

On September 2, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced the successful completion of the state’s investment mission in Germany, which resulted in the signing of 26 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 70.2 billion.
The MoUs included Knorr-Bremse, the Munich-headquartered provider of safety and braking syst

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has secured an order for its automation level 2 and 4 braking and steering systems from a major Japanese commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer. The order, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range, is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028.
Around 1,100 trucks and buses will be e

On July 31, Aeva, a leader in sensing and perception systems, announced a collaboration with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, the North American leader in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for commercial vehicles, focused on SAE Level 2+ active safety and collision mitigation solutions for Class 8 trucks.
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Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has opened its new global center for AI in Chennai, India, with the ramp-up phase beginning in August 2025.
Around 70 experts will work on AI solutions aimed at enhancing process efficiency, performance, and implementation speed across the organization. The initial focus will be on AI

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has officially started construction to expand its largest European truck manufacturing facility in Aldersbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Operations at the extended facility are set to begin in spring 2027.
The company is investing around EUR 125 million, partly funded by the European Unio

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of Knorr-Bremse, announced that the latest version of Bendix Fusion, its advanced driver assistance system, is now available on Kenworth T680 trucks. The newest version of Bendix Fusion adds a new Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking system, which provides audible an

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has completed the sale of its subsidiary GT Emissions Systems to Rcapital Partners, a private equity fund from the UK, on January 22, 2025.
This sale aligns with Knorr-Bremse’s portfolio optimization plan, focusing on strategic fit and performance. It is the fourth successful divestment

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has sold R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (Sheppard) to the US investor Balmoral RHS Acquisition Corp., resulting in a one-time, non-cash, non-operating net loss of approximately EUR 60 million.
The divestment is part of Knorr-Bremse’s BOOST 2026 portfolio optimization program, which aims to inc

Knorr-Bremse participated in the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) with its latest technological achievements in the areas of commercial vehicles and rail transit. For commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse exhibited EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), GSBC (Global Scalable Brake Control), and ADAS (Advanced D

Knorr-Bremse and Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) held a technology exchange event in Wuhan, which aims to deepen technical cooperation between the two companies to boost the innovation and development of commercial industry technology. For technology demonstration, Knorr-Bremse placed emphasis on showcas

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) presented its latest air supply and air treatment solutions, along with other safety-critical solutions, for commercial vehicles (CVs) at IAA Transportation 2024.
The displayed products included (i) the rotary vane compressor that features a new e-motor for e-CVs with low to medium air

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that it will present innovative, safety-critical systems for reducing carbon, noise, oil, and particulate emissions at IAA Transportation 2024.
In addition to the SYNACT disc brake family, Electromechanical Braking System (EMBS), Electric Power Steering (EPS), and redundant Po

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has developed advanced redundancy solutions for braking, steering, and energy management systems for highly automated driving (HAD) for trucks, focusing on redundant actuator technology for SAE Level 4.
These solutions, which are being prepared for market launch, ensure safety and high

Multiple sources reported that Knorr-Bremse has transferred the assets of its Russian subsidiary to a local investor Tolvo Invest LLC. Knorr-Bremse's German subsidiary Knorr-Bremse Systeme fur Nutzfahrzeuge terminated its partnership with Kamaz in 2022. The company has transferred its stake in the Russian subsidiary

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that its technologies required for electrified, autonomous, and digital solutions, specifically for commercial vehicles (CVs), will be presented at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany, from September 17-22, 2024.
The hub of the booth is a central display that will use exhib