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ZF CVCS Division Announces New President for Americas
Jon Morrison, current President, Americas, of the CVCS Division, will retire at the end of 2020 and be succeeded by Julien Plenchette.
Sensors
Ricardo White Paper Shares Perspectives on New LiDAR Technology
Electronics
TTControl Technology Ensures Safe Operation of Electric Fire Truck
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Safety
Bendix to Live Stream Safety Technology Demonstrations
Safety
New Study Shows Effectiveness of Forward Collision Warning and AEB Systems
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Electronics
Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021
Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Connectors
Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications
New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.
Electrification
Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases
Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.
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Automated Systems
Design & Engineering Insights: FORT Robotics Says Safety and Security is Critical for Autonomous Equipment
FORT Robotics will work with OEMs to help secure their automated systems and machines to ensure safe operation at all times.
Safety
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Accident Research Aids Advances in Safety Technology
Numerous safety innovations in Mercedes-Benz trucks are based on findings from its years of accident research.
Sensors
Purdue Researching Lidar Technology with Improved Object Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Frequency modulated continuous wave lidar detects objects by scanning laser light from the top of an autonomous vehicle.
Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
Stoneridge-Orlaco SideEye Active Turn Assist System
SideEye uses a combination of radar and camera to detect objects in the passenger side blindspot of a truck and help improve safety.
Camera Systems
How do Camera Monitoring Systems Work?
Daimler Trucks answers key questions about how its mirror replacement system MirrorCam works and the visibility improvements it provides.
Safety
ECCO, HAAS Alert Announce Market Launch of "Connected Safety" Technology
HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud collision prevention service sends digital alerts to nearby motorists to prevent roadway incidents.
Smart Systems
Bendix Driver Assistance Technology Being Utilized on Electric-Powered Truck
The Peterbilt Model 579EV, set to begin road testing in California, is outfitted with the Bendix Wingman Fusion Collision Mitigation System.
Camera Systems
Vision Systems Receives FMCSA Exemption for Camera Monitoring System
The FMCSA has given Vision Systems a 5-year exemption to allow use of its Smart-Vision high definition camera monitoring system as an alternative to rear-view mirrors.
Telematics
Bendix Adds GeoTab as Telematics Partner for SafetyDirect System
Through the telematics integration, Geotab-equipped fleet will more easily be able to transfer Bendix SafetyDirect data.
Smart Systems
Continental Debuting Turn Assist Technology for Agricultural Equipment
At Agritechnica 2019, Continental will introduce its new turn assist technology which combines with a radar and camera system.
Brake System
Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake to be used on Thomas Built Buses
Intellipark helps prevent rollaways, and will be available on two Thomas Built models in 2020.
Safety
Kenworth Offering New Bendix Wingman Fusion Safety Features
The next generation system includes Highway Departure and Multi-Lane Emergency Braking to improve safety of on-highway trucks.
Safety
JLG SkySense Technology Now Available for Most Boom and Scissor Lifts
JLG SkySense uses object detection sensors and ultrasonic technology to establish warning zones and create stop distances dependent on the machine’s direction.
Safety
Freightliner Begins Production of Cascadia with Advanced Safety Solutions
The Freightliner Cascadia includes enhanced safety and aerodynamic solutions to provide safer, more fuel efficient operation.
Safety
Volvo Trucks Introducing Next Iteration of Volvo Active Driver Assist
Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0 integrates radar and camera capabilities to maintain a safe following distance through alerts and improved traffic awareness, as well as emergency braking.
Safety
Volvo Trucks Exploring Use of Human Behavior Prediction for Trucking Industry
It is partnering with Perceptive Automata and DHE to leverage human intuition artificial intelligence that reads the intention and awareness of vulnerable road users to increase safety.
Sensors
Innovusion Introduces High-Resolution Image-Grade LiDAR System
The dual-rotating polygon design provides safe and reliable detection, while maintaining picture-like resolution and long-distance capability.
Camera Systems
ZF Dual-cam Two Lens Camera for Commercial Vehicles
The camera features ZF’s longitudinal and lateral vehicle control expertise combined with Mobileye’s advanced EyeQ4 processor.
Sensors
Innovusion Cheetah LiDAR System
The Cheetah LiDAR system combines proprietary detector electronics, advanced optics and sophisticated software algorithms.
Brake System
WABCO Takes its Technologies on the Road with 2019 Demo Days
The demo days allow customers to experience the company’s technologies on vehicles in on-road situations.
On-Highway
Freightliner Showcasing New EconicSD with Next-Level Safety Technology at WasteExpo
The truck comes standard with Active Brake Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning technologies.
Joysticks
New Joystick Steering and Intelligent Assistance Systems for Liebherr Wheel Loaders
At bauma 2019, the company introduced joystick steering for wheel loaders which enable the operator to steer accurately and without fatigue.
Safety
PRECO Electronics Brings Fleet Safety Solutions to bauma 2019
PRECO exhibited the future of proximity detection, machine awareness technology, and automation, as well as announced a partnership with Danfoss.
Safety
Renault Trucks Adds Safety Features to Protect Road Users
The company offers new features on its C and K ranges to better protect drivers as well as other road users in cities and on job sites.
Safety
DTNA Chooses Bendix SafetyDirect as Option on New Detroit Assurance 5.0 Safety Suite
The newly upgraded video recording and data transmission solution from Bendix is available fully integrated into the Freightliner New Cascadia.
Safety
Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program Marks 700,000-Unit Milestone
Over the last 5 years alone ESP’s market penetration has reached between 25-30% of total registered Class 8 trucks.
Safety
JLG to Display EDS Technology at ARA Show
EDS uses ultrasonic technology to sense when an object is nearby – first slowing, then stopping the machine before it makes contact.
Safety
Blue Bird Makes Bendix Full-Stability Technology Standard
The Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system is now standard equipment on all of Blue Bird's air-braked buses.
Safety
New Cat Safety VR Module Creates Immersive Safety Training Experience
The new VR safety training solution immerses the trainee into a virtual four-lane rural highway construction site enabling the employee to learn how to interact with coworkers and identify hazards.
Camera Systems
FMCSA Approves Exemption for Stoneridge MirrorEye Camera Monitor System
The exemption allows MirrorEye-equipped trucks to operate with an integrated system of cameras and digital displays as an alternative to conventional rear-vision mirrors.
