Pirelli Enters Agreement With Brembo, Magneti Marelli

Pirelli, along with Italian brake systems specialist Brembo and technology systems manufacturer Magneti Marelli, has announced the commencement of a cooperative technological agreement. The aim of this joint work, says Pirelli, is to develop leading edge solutions for the Italian and international automotive industry.

Under this project, Pirelli’s intelligent ‘Cyber Tyre’ will be integrated with Magneti Marelli electronic control systems and Brembo braking systems in order to achieve specific performance and safety related technological solutions. The specific skills the three Italian companies bring into the arrangement allow for the development important synergies: Pirelli states that a particular focus for the parties will be the development of applications in the area of vehicle safety systems, along with reducing environmental impact in line with international regulations and the European Union CO2 emissions limits set to enter into force in 2012.