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By Counterman
Momentum USA Inc. is introducing a new brake-pad offering as an extension of AmeriPLATINUM, Max Duty.
The brake pads will be the most complete pads offered by AmeriBRAKES, providing three levels of protection for fleet, emergency-service and other severe-duty requirements, according to the company.
The 100% copper-free brake pads feature A.R.M. – R.A.C. technology. A.R.M. refers to the mechanical-attachment method of securing the brake pad to the backing plate. Rust Abatement Coating (R.A.C.) helps prevent possible pad delamination and premature wear using zinc-coated galvanized technology.
The A.R.M. – R.A.C. technology helps with NVH issues and helps to ensure a quiet brake system, according to Momentum USA.
“By mitigating ‘rust-jacking,’ these pads will have the benefit of longer life,” the company said in a news release. “100% manufactured and distributed in North America, Max Duty pads deliver dependability, exceed expectations and provide peace of mind in the most severe conditions.”
AmeriPLATINUM Plus Max Duty brake pads will be available for distribution and sale in the coming weeks.
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The University of Aftermarket, through Northwood University, is accepting registration for this year’s Heavy-Duty Leadership 2.0 series.
“Heavy-Duty Executive Development Series is a cornerstone in the industry’s efforts to foster the development of a new generation of visionary executives who will help drive the heavy-duty aftermarket to new heights of excellence in leadership and performance,” said Thomas Litzinger, executive director of the University of the Aftermarket, and associate professor for Northwood University.
Heavy-Duty Leadership Development Series is an intense and intellectually challenging four-day residential leadership development program designed for heavy-duty professionals in all segments of the heavy-duty market.
“Our program will be led by top heavy-duty industry leaders and coveted thought leaders who collaborate with faculty from Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management and the University of the Aftermarket,” Litzinger added. “This unique partnership allows for an intensive course that is focused on advancing leaders who purposely perform at achieving key organizational outcomes for all levels throughout the heavy-duty aftermarket.”
The Heavy-Duty Leadership experience includes a blend of industry research and market analysis; discussion and debate of new challenges and competitive strategies; individual skills training in team management, leadership roles, strategic thinking and planning; insight into supply chain solutions and industry trends; as well as engaging presentations by industry leaders.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Explain the heavy-duty market and how it is integrated into the global aftermarket. Distinguish and communicate strategic industry trends and outcomes across the heavy-duty industry and identify and name the significant contributors and stakeholders in the industry. Identify and demonstrate advanced leadership techniques related to a rapidly evolving, post-pandemic global economy. Analyze the challenges and opportunities facing service dealers and describe essential sales leadership techniques focused on differentiating their relationship development skills compared to the competition. The keynote speaker will be Don Reimondo, former president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride. Other speakers include Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride; Mike Harris, president, sales and operations of Fleet Pride Heavy-Duty Parts and Service; John Passante, president and CEO Organizational Development Group; Clint Longenecker, University of Toledo; and Rick Guirlinger, president, Bourke Services LLC.
The series will be held July 16-20 at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
The cost is $3,450 per attendee, which includes tuition, materials, snacks and lunch. Students who complete the course will earn 3.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward their automotive professional designation.
To learn more, visit
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By Counterman
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks.
The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes, according to the agency.
NHTSA projects that the proposed rule, if finalized, would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually.
In addition, the AEB systems would result in significant reductions in property damage caused by rear-end crashes, according to NHTSA. Many crashes would be avoided altogether, while others would be less destructive.
“Today, we take an important step forward to save lives and make our roadways safer for all Americans,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on May 31. “Just as lifesaving innovations from previous generations like seatbelts and air bags have helped improve safety, requiring automatic emergency braking on cars and trucks would keep all of us safer on our roads.”
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link hidden, please login to view is a key component of the department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), which was launched in January 2022 to address the national crisis in traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The NRSS adopts the safe-system approach and builds multiple layers of protection with safer roads, safer people, safer vehicles, safer speeds and better post-crash care, according to the agency. As part of the safe system approach, the proposed rule highlights safer vehicles and the DOT’s effort to expand vehicle systems and features that help to prevent crashes. An AEB system uses various sensor technologies and sub-systems that work together to detect when the vehicle is close to crashing, and then automatically applies the vehicle brakes if the driver has not done so, or applies more braking force to supplement the driver’s braking as necessary to avoid or mitigate the severity of the crash.
“We’ve seen the benefits of the AEB system in some passenger vehicles already even at lower speeds, and we want to expand the use of the technology to save even more lives,” NHTSA Chief Counsel Ann Carlson said. “That’s why our proposed rule would require all cars to be able to stop and avoid contact with a vehicle in front of them up to 62 miles per hour. And the proposal would require pedestrian AEB, including requiring that AEB recognize and avoid pedestrians at night,” “This proposed rule is a major safety advancement.”
If adopted as proposed, nearly all U.S. light vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less) would be required to have AEB technology three years after the publication of a final rule.
This notice is a direct response to a provision in the
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By Counterman
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) reminds students that March 31 is the deadline to submit applications on their Aftermarket Scholarship Central websites at
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Hundreds of scholarships, including scholarships for engineering, finance and IT/cybersecurity fields of study, will be awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year to students enrolled in four-year and two-year colleges as well as ASE/NATEF-certified automotive, collision and heavy-duty/diesel post-secondary programs.
In 2022, 461 scholarships totaling $731,350 were awarded.
The foundation’s AutomotiveScholarshps.com and HeavyDutyScholarships.com websites are streamlined, mobile-ready portals with easy navigation and a simplified online application process for students interested in careers in the motor vehicle aftermarket. By completing a single application
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A complete list of scholarships offered by UAF and affiliated industry organizations is featured on the websites with links to information outlining each organization’s scholarship details, eligibility requirements and awards. To be considered for as many scholarships as possible, UAF urges applicants to read the individual pages thoroughly to ensure they include the proper information required by each organization on their application.
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