The Hungarian division of German brake manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has completed development on a new electronic braking system in conjunction with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. The investment in the research program totaled approximately 700 million Hungarian forints (HUF), or about $2.5 million, over nearly three years, according to news agency Magyar Távirati Iroda.
The European Union supported the program with a HUF 485 million ($1.73 million) grant. Researchers say the most noteworthy result has been the development of a model-based axle load calculation and control procedure, which will make the new system especially well-suited for use in heavy commercial vehicles. The EU, which Hungary joined in 2004, requires the presence of these systems under its commercial vehicle safety regulations.
Knorr-Bremse, based in Munich, traces its history back 110 years and has facilities in 27 countries. Its Hungarian division employs approximately 2,000. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of brakes for commercial road vehicles as well as for rail transportation.
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