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BENDIX DEMONSTRATES ADVANCED ACTIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Agencies, Legislators Provided Opportunity to Learn About Commercial Vehicle Innovations

ELYRIA, Ohio – May 4, 2010 – Continuing in its efforts to educate key stakeholders about the value and importance of active safety technologies, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation LLC offered legislators and governmental agencies the opportunity to experience these advances firsthand in the nation’s capitol. Bringing its Proving Ground demonstration to RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Bendix, the North American leader in active safety and brake system technology, demonstrated how the company’s innovations helps improve highway safety, as well as reduce vehicle fuel consumption and improve emissions. National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman and Vice Chairman Christopher Hart, U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovation Administration Administrator Peter Appel, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Bill Bonrott, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie and representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy were among the officials who attended the demonstrations conducted April 19 and 20. From the seat of a cab, participants witnessed the effectiveness of the innovative Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program; Bendix® Wingman® ACB – Active Cruise with Braking; SmarTire™ by Bendix pressure monitoring system; and Bendix® ADB22X™ air disc . Demo attendees were also able to learn more about the groundbreaking Bendix® air management package that offers significant benefits to all engine types and OEMs. “Demonstrations allow Bendix the opportunity to show firsthand how critical advanced safety technology is to the decision makers based in Washington D.C.,” said Fred Andersky, Bendix director of marketing – Controls. “We are pleased so many of our agency partners and

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BENDIX DEMONSTRATES ADVANCED ACTIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES May 4, 2010/Page 2 congressional representatives were able to attend this event. Technology such as full stability, active cruise with braking, and tire pressure monitoring is instrumental in protecting drivers and improving roadway safety, and we look forward to participating in these demonstrations to highlight these technological innovations.” Bendix ESP is a full-stability system that helps mitigate rollovers and loss-of-control situations, and Bendix Wingman ACB is designed to help drivers avoid rear-end collisions. The top-performing Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes meet and exceed the newly mandated, reduced stopping distance regulations. Extensive, ongoing field testing has validated that Bendix air disc brakes significantly reduce stopping distances for commercial ; virtually eliminate brake fade with no degradation of stopping power; enable a passenger -like feel; and permit straight, stable stops. North American field experience, which continues to grow at a rapid pace, consistently validates the superior performance advantages of the Bendix air in stopping distance, pad and rotor life, and brake fade. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brake is a lightweight air disc brake package that provides fast and easy pad replacement, improving uptime. Easy access to the brake pads minimizes maintenance labor and expense, allowing drivers and fleets to reduce costly downtime. The Bendix air management package, consisting of the Bendix® PBS® Air Injection Booster, Bendix® Electronic Air Control (EAC) Dryer, and Bendix® Turbo- Air Compressor, enhances vehicle performance, reduces fuel consumption, and improves emissions. The technology optimizes the performance of all engine types, including those using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Advanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), and other technologies developed to meet the federal EPA emission standards implemented in 2007 and 2010. For more information about these and other commercial vehicle technologies, visit www.bendix.com.

About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty , tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; Huntington, Ind.; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For more information, call

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1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com. Follow Bendix on Twitter at @Bendix_CVS.

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