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WABCO Unveils Industry's First Mobile Application That Monitors and Controls Safety and Efficiency Functions on Truck-Trailer Combinations; New OptiLink Technology Sets Mobile Standard

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM and HANOVER, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Sept. 24, 2014) - WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) ( www.wabco-auto.com ), a leading global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, today announced OptiLink™ technology, the industry's first mobile application that remotely controls and monitors a suite of vehicle safety and efficiency functions on truck-trailer combinations, at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany.

WABCO's new OptiLink technology is the first on the market to provide a single user interface via a mobile device, such as a smartphone, to monitor and control multiple functions on both the truck and trailer. Available in 11 languages, WABCO's new OptiLink application offers easy operator access to 18 functions, providing the industry's widest range of functions for tractor-trailer combinations through a single mobile device.

"WABCO's OptiLink technology marks another milestone in remote management of safety and efficiency functions on truck-trailer combinations worldwide, while also offering considerable opportunity to improve return on investment on daily fleet transport business," said Nick Rens, WABCO President, Trailer Systems, Aftermarket and Off-Highway Division. "Our new OptiLink mobile application enables fleet managers and drivers to further improve vehicle safety and efficiency, while enhancing driver effectiveness and comfort. In addition, OptiLink helps lower operational costs and supports better utilization of assets."

WABCO's new OptiLink mobile application will be one of the features in the WABCO App. It equips drivers with an easy-to-use display of highly visualized information from the vehicles' onboard systems, such as suspension control, lift axle control and brake functions. It also allows users to tailor their OptiLink "dashboard" according to preferences for control and monitoring of vehicle safety, efficiency, performance and comfort.

Through OptiLink, WABCO's suite of differentiated vehicle control functions that help to make trucks and trailers safer, easier and more efficient to operate, a range of broad functionalities will be at the user's fingertips. Truck and trailer functions that will be remotely monitored and controlled through OptiLink include:

  • OptiRide™ electronically controlled air suspension for trucks and trailers
  • OptiLevel™ with six modules for trailers, including Lift & Lower and Memory Level
  • OptiLoad™ automatically mitigates overload on the truck-trailer's traction axles
  • OptiTurn™ improves trailer maneuverability in roundabouts and around corners
  • Traction Help increases traction of a truck's rear axle on slippery surfaces
  • Lift Axle Control automatically raises the lift axle when a trailer is empty
  • Axle Load automatically warns in case of axle overload on trucks and trailers
  • Operating Data Recorder Tracker records all driving data, including driver behavior
  • Brake Functions such as brake release; brake lining wear, and "finisher brake" for unloading to an asphalt finisher vehicle
  • Immobilizer secures a trailer with a unique PIN code locking system
  • TailGUARD™ rear blind-spot detection with automatic braking
  • OptiTire™ new generation of tire pressure monitoring for trucks and trailers
  • Vehicle Inclination indicates "red light" warning in response to deviation from pre-set limits

The WABCO App features multiple, additional functionalities, including WABCO News, advanced location finder of service partners worldwide, verification of genuine WABCO parts, as well as online technical resources for diagnostics.

WABCO's mobile application is available on iOS, Apple's mobile operating system; and on Android, the mobile operating system backed by Google and others.

WABCO at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014

WABCO in Hall 16 at Booth B10

Transics International in Hall 11 at Booth B02 in Software Services

Hanover Exhibition Center; Hanover, Germany

Press Days: September 23 and 24

Public Days: September 25 to October 2

WABCO's Live Demonstrations at IAA Innovation Stage 2014

WABCO vehicle safety and efficiency systems will be demonstrated daily (outdoor exhibition area, north of Hall 26). See an advanced driver assistance system in action: WABCO rear blind-spot monitoring with automatic braking. In addition, discover innovative WABCO aerodynamic concepts for trailers.

Keynote about India by WABCO INDIA

P. Kaniappan, Vice President, WABCO INDIA, will address "India's New Role in a Globalized Commercial Vehicle Industry" on October 1 at 12:10 p.m. in the Convention Center.

About WABCO

WABCO (NYSE:WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world's leading commercial truck, bus and trailer manufacturers. With sales of $2.7 billion in 2013, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com

WABCO media contact Tobias Mueller +49 89 470 277 112 tobias.mueller@klenkhoursch.de WABCO investors and analysts contact Christian Fife +1 732 369 7465 christian.fife@wabco-auto.com
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