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Overdrive Extra
A litigious argument for collision mitigation
So goes the frustrated mind: collision-mitigation technology is âdetermining when I should increase my following distance, when I should change lanes, and when I should apply the brakes â oftentimes doing it for me.â Clifford Petersen has learned to work with his system, though itâs not all roses and can present dangerous situations. Heâs hopeful about one aspect of it, though. âŚ
November 27, 2018
Channel 19
Using collision-mitigation systems to a fuel-mileage advantage
It's a win-win situation with often-derided collision-mitigation systems on routes where a significant increase in following distance is possible to achieve.
September 11, 2018
Business
Peterbilt adding Bendix collision mitigation system to medium-duty models
Bendix Wingman Advanced gives drivers alerts to take evasive action and will actively engage braking if the system detects an imminent collision.
November 7, 2016
Channel 19
âTired truckersâ back in the headlines â and the limits, benefits of safety technology
Whatever comes of active driver-assist safety technologies in the near future, it will remain an aware driver that is the bedrock of all trucking safety.
May 14, 2015
Business
Bendix stability systems now standard on Peterbilt models
The Bendix Electronic Stability Program full-stability system with automatic traction control is now standard on the majority of Peterbiltâs Class 8 trucks and tractors, including the new 579, Bendix has announced. Bendix Wingman Advanced, a collision mitigation technology is also now available as an option on Models 579, 587, 386, 384, 382, 389, 367 and [âŚ]
June 12, 2012
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