ArvinMeritor, Inc. Announces Chassis Systems Products for Improved Vehicle Ride, Stability and Control

STUTTGART, Germany, May 7, 2008 — ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM) today shared details of its model-based chassis controls architecture and its electrically-driven power pack for active roll control applications from its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group. These products were revealed during the 2008 Vehicle Dynamics Expo in Stuttgart, Germany.

ArvinMeritor has developed a common, model-based controls architecture called Global Chassis Control (GCC) for implementation across all chassis smart systems™. This unifying vehicle dynamics algorithm controls mechatronic chassis systems. In addition, the approach maximizes algorithm reuse and shortens chassis development time, while reducing overall project risks. ArvinMeritor developed system and actuator controls, providing full support capability for stand-alone or fully integrated systems.

Also introduced today is ArvinMeritor’s patented electrically-driven power pack for use with active roll control systems. Active roll control systems are designed to improve vehicle ride, handling and stability. The power pack is electrically driven and controlled; compared to traditional engine-driven pump systems, the ArvinMeritor solution offers improved fuel economy as well as flexible packaging and mounting options

“ArvinMeritor is aggressively working to bring to market leading edge vehicle stability, ride and handling smart systems™ solutions for next generation vehicles,” said Ed Frutig, vice president, Chassis Systems, LVS, ArvinMeritor. “Our common architecture offers a flexible and scalable design approach, allowing us to cost-effectively offer independent or fully-integrated chassis systems to meet a wide range of vehicle platform requirements.”

About Light Vehicle Systems
ArvinMeritor’s LVS business group is a market leader in the product categories it serves, supplying integrated systems and modules to the world’s leading passenger car and light truck OEMs. Through smart systems™ technologies, the intelligent application of controls and electronics, ArvinMeritor’s traditional mechanical products are taking on new form and function at both the component and system levels. With advanced technology and systems design expertise in body systems, chassis and wheels, LVS combines high-quality components into cost-effective, performance-based solutions for virtually every car and light truck on the road today.

About ArvinMeritor
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light vehicle manufacturers. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 18,000 people in 24 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: arvinmeritor.com.

Source: ArvinMeritor

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