An agreement signed last week between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state governments and equipment trade groups serving the automotive and trucking industries will aim to reduce the ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 22, 2015) — Eight original equipment automotive and automotive aftermarket industry groups have signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the ...

SEATTLE — When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where environmentalists say the metal could pose a hazard to ...

With the first phase of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Copper-Free Brake Initiative coming to a close at the end of the year, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reminds fleets and ...

Ferodo was the first brand to offer zero-copper friction materials for light vehicles (LVs) – well ahead of industry legislation Further developed to match the specific demands of commercial vehicles ...

Brake manufacturers have responded to environmental concerns by reformulating their products to reduce or eliminate the use of copper, which is toxic to salmon and other aquatic species. Data gathered ...

Several motor vehicle industry associations including the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association pledged to reduce the amount of copper in brake pads. The ...

SEATTLE — When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where environmentalists say the metal could pose a hazard to ...

MAT Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of the Bendix Brakes brand Premium product line, which offers copper-free brake products for late model vehicles. The Bendix Premium line includes brake pads, ...

LAS VEGAS (Feb. 17, 2015) — Robert Bosch GmbH has introduced copper-free material in its premium-grade QuietCast brake pads as well as its other lines of braking products and has developed a ...

When it comes to maintenance items on your vehicle, one of the most important components you need to pay attention to are brake pads. Having high-quality brake pads could save you from getting into an ...