Automotive History
- 2008 - First Lane Keeping System, integrating camera and electric steering technology
- 2008 - Scalable Airbag Electronic Control Unit for emerging markets
- 2008 - Active Buckle Lifter seat belt system to enhance convenience, comfort and safety
- 2008 - Head protection system for convertible vehicles
- 2007 - Electric Drum-in-Hat park brake technology
- 2007 - ESC-R regenerative brake technology for hybrid vehicles
- 2007 - Efficient Climate Control system to maintain occupant comfort and enhance fuel economy
- 2006 - Non-rotating driver airbag technology
- 2006 - Slip Control Boost hybrid braking stability control technology
- 2005 - Active Dynamic Control family of active suspension systems
- 2004 - Touch Sensor Technology capacitive sensing for interior vehicle controls
- 2004 - Silicon initiator technology for airbag inflators
- 2003 - Weight-based Occupant Classification System
- 2002 - Active Control Retractor
- 2002 - Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2002 - Electric Park Brake
- 2001 - Airbag Rollover Canopy System
- 2001 - Electrically Powered Steering
- 2001 - Vehicle Stability Control
- 1998 - Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering
- 1996 - Electronic Actuation System with Brake Assist
- 1994 - Single-source production of Vehicle Occupant Restraint System
- 1994 - Frontal airbag and sensor system
- 1994 - Solid propellant frontal airbag system, including crash sensors
- 1994 - Four-wheel ABS systems for GM
- 1994 - Complete vehicle occupant restraint system
- 1989 - Switches made in TRW Sunderland
- 1988 - Remote keyless entry system
- 1987 - Seat belt pre-tensioning device
- 1986 - Rear Wheel ABS system
- 1979 - Colette Front Calipers
- 1972 - Power rack and pinion steering
- 1968 - Electronically Controlled Anti-Lock Braking System
- 1967 - Rack and pinion steering
- 1964 - Brake proportioning valves
- 1964 - Disc Braking System - North America
- 1957 - Disc Brake System - Europe
- 1952 - Integral power steering system for Chrysler New Yorker
- 1946 - Power brake systems
- 1935 - Wedge/Roller Actuated Drum Brake
- 1939 - Standard equipment hydraulic brake systems
- 1932 - Composite Brake Drum
- 1928 - Parking brakes for Ford
- 1909 - Wooden wheels for Ford Model "T"
- 1904 - First two-piece automotive valve for Winton Motors Company
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