Focus on better performance, higher efficiency and lower emissions when Haldex presents innovations at IAA in Hannover

Focus on better performance, higher efficiency and lower emissions when Haldex
presents innovations at IAA in Hannover

• The Alfdex success continues with a new generation, that is four times as
efficient 

• A comprehensive upgrade of electronic braking systems for trailers and a new
generation of level-regulating vents for trailer chassis

• A disk brake with a radially positioned spring brake actuator  


These are a few of the many innovations being launched by Haldex at the 2008 IAA
in Hannover, the world's largest commercial vehicle exhibition. The focus will
be on improved transport economy, environment and safety, themes that constitute
a guiding principle for Haldex's product strategies and that have made the Group
one of world's leading technology developers in the transport sector. 

At the fair, Haldex will be presenting its product portfolio for the next
generation of diesel engines, offering improved performance, efficiency and
lower emissions in accordance with the Euro 6 requirements and regulations
beyond EPA 10:

• The Alfdex system offers the market highly efficient removal of oil drops and
carbon particles from ventilation gases in the crankcase of diesel engines, also
known as crankcase gases. The new generation of Alfdex separators, which are up
to four times as efficient as the current model, will be launched at the IAA
exhibition. The new separator can handle up to three times more crankcase gases.
The separator is normally driven hydraulically by the engine's lubricating
system. The new Alfdex generation offers an electric engine alternative with
lower energy consumption. It also provides the system with diagnoses via the CAN
bus (Controller-Area-Network). Serial deliveries are expected to be available
from 2011

• The combination of Haldex variable oil and water pumps can generate fuel
savings exceeding 4 percent.

• The Varivent system reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines while
simultaneously leading to lower fuel consumption. Comprehensive engines tests
confirm fuel savings of 4 percent for heavy trucks. The technology is
particularly appropriate for engines with turbo-charging and high EGR flows. 

In the vehicle segment for trailers, Haldex currently occupies a leading
position with systems for brake and pneumatic suspension systems. In cooperation
with Europe's leading trailer manufacturers, Haldex has made improvements to the
electronic braking system EB+ Gen2., which lead to increased functionality and
better system integration. In addition to brake regulation, the system comprises
electronic stability control (ESC) and intelligent steering of lift axles
(ILAS).

At the fair, Haldex will be presenting the new product generation for
raising/lowering the trailer chassis (COLAS+), which, among other improvements,
is fully compatible with the single-circuit pneumatic suspension system and the
RoRo (Roll on Roll off) function for optimal adaptation for ferry transports.
The system also offers the comfort and safety function patented by Haldex for
automatic repositioning of the chassis level after loading and unloading (Reset
To Ride).

The new 22-inch disk brake in the ModulX family is currently offered with radial
positioning of the parking brake to meet demands for more compact installations
at wheel hubs and, primarily, for the front-axle installations on trucks. The
new brake (DB22RA) weighs about five kilos less than comparable systems, which
means a total weight that is 10 kilo less for each axle. 


For further information please contact:
Lena Olofsdotter, VP Corporate Communications, at +46 (0)70 832 68 54


Haldex (www.haldex.com ), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a provider of
proprietary and innovative solutions to the global vehicle industry. Its primary
focus is on products related to vehicle dynamics, safety, and environment.
Haldex is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and has annual sales of about
SEK 9 billion with 6,000 employees. 




Haldex discloses the information in this press release in accordance with the
Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Trading Act. The
information was provided for public disclosure on Friday, 26 September 2008.