The Wingman Advanced system works in conjunction with Bendix’s Electronic Stability Program and includes in-lane object recognition with alert, adaptive cruise control with braking and collision mitigation braking technology that senses and helps drivers mitigate rear-end collisions. The radar-based collision mitigation system delivers adaptive cruise control with braking, along with autonomous emergency braking technology to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions.
Bendix Director of Customer Solutions & Marketing Fred Andersky says collision avoidance systems have shown, in some cases, a 70 percent reduction in rear-end collisions and another 70 percent reduction in the severity of accidents in the other 30 percent.
Earlier this year, Kenworth also made the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program standard on T680 and T880 models. In 2016, Kenworth introduced the Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance system as an option for the Kenworth T680 and T880, and added Bendix Wingman Advanced as an option for Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks.
Pete 579 gets FlowBelow option
Additionally, Peterbilt said Wednesday the company will offer the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit rear fairing system for the Model 579, beginning this spring.
FlowBelow Aero Inc. reports customers have achieved more than a two-percent increase in fuel savings through the use of the system, which includes center and rear fairings combined with patented wheel covers to optimize aerodynamic performance.
Kenworth T880S now in production
Kenworth also announced this week that its T880S has entered into production, and trucks are rolling down the assembly line to fill current orders. The T880S is Kenworth’s newest configuration and features a set-forward front axle.
The T880S is offered with a set-forward front axle ranging from 14,600 lb. to 22,800 lb., and is standard with the Paccar MX-13 engine with up to 510-hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. For weight-sensitive applications, Kenworth says the 10.8-liter Paccar MX-11 engine is 400 lb. lighter compared to larger displacement engines, and provides up to 430-hp and 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque.
Kenworth says the T880S has a 114-in. BBC and best-in-class 28-in. bumper setting. Also offered is the 29.5-in. bumper setting, typical in dump applications, as well as the 31.5-in. bumper setting with a sturdy box bumper.
