Annual Report 2012 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

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PRODUCTS
TRADE FAIRS
Products
In their constant search for technological excellence, both Knorr-
Bremse divisions launched innovative new developments as well as
refinements of existing products during the course of the year under
review. Amongst other things the new “whisper brake pad” Flexpad
Silent and the soundproof oil-free compressor were both developed
in response to increasingly strict noise prevention and environmental
regulations for rail vehicles. The Commercial Vehicle Systems division
also contributed to protecting the environment with new developments
like the prototype electronically powered oil-free compressor
for hybrid vehicles. The Pneumatic Booster System (PBS) improves
engine performance and makes it possible to down-speed or downsize
the engine – with an associated reduction in fuel consumption.
And Knorr-Bremse also came up with new ideas in the field of driver
assistance systems.