"WABCO engineering team's unique ability to anticipate industry dynamics and innovate ahead of others is a key pillar of our differentiation," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, speaking to an audience of WABCO employees, guest customers, and representatives from city authorities and central governments at the opening ceremony.

"This facility represents a major step to further enhance WABCO's capacity and capabilities in advanced systems development and integration. By connecting this new hub to the rest of WABCO's world, we are optimally positioned to anticipate and accelerate development of the technologies necessary for higher levels of vehicle autonomy, connectivity and electrification that our customers seek globally."

"For nearly 150 years, WABCO has continuously pioneered safety and efficiency technologies which have led the commercial vehicle industry worldwide," said Dr. Christian Brenneke, WABCO Chief Technology Officer. "Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities, this new Global Technology and Innovation Center will be at the vanguard of WABCO's next generation of autonomous vehicle control and advanced driver assistance technologies, such as active braking, active steering, and electronic stability control."

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