WABCO North America

WABCO North America started as a joint venture formed in 1990 between Meritor and WABCO Vehicle Control Systems. It has distinguished itself as a company that offers a complete braking system including braking systems and controls, active safety systems and suspension and control systems. Our engineers have developed value-added integrated systems – taking advanced vehicle control technology to the highest level. WABCO North America's application engineering, sales, service and marketing organizations are headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 2017 - OnSide™, an advanced blind-spot detection system 2016 - Breakthrough OnCity™ Urban Turning Assist system 2016 - Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA) jointly developed with ZF 2014 - First modular braking system platform (mBSP™) with interchangeable ABS or EBS 2012 - First hydraulic anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic stability control (ESC) 2010 - First autonomous emergency braking system (AEBS) 2009 - First simulation system for electronic stability control (ESC) homologation 2008 - First Collision Safety System with Active braking 2007 - First Roll Stability Support (RSSplus™) for trailers including integrated PLC with InfoLink™ 2005 - First Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for Commercial Vehicles 2003 - Introduces Single-Piston ADB 2003 - First Roll Stability Support for Trailers 2002 - Introduces new Twin-Piston ADB (EX225) 2000 - First Power Line Carrier (PLC) Communication between Tractor & Trailer 1999 - First Hydraulic ABS for Medium-Duty Trucks and Buses in North America 1993 - First Heavy Truck Electronic Braking System (EBS) 1993 - First Commercial Trailer ABS 1992 - First Automatic Traction Control (ATC) 1990 - First Heavy Truck ABS in North America