Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC announces that the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system with Automatic Traction Control (ATC) has become standard on the majority of Peterbilt Class 8 trucks and tractors, including the newly announced 579.
Additionally, Bendix says its Wingman Advanced is now available as an option on Models 579, 587, 386, 384, 382, 389, 367, and 365.
“Making full stability standard represents an important, forward-thinking decision by Peterbilt, and we are thrilled that the company chose Bendix ESP as its standard technology,” says Scott Burkhart, Bendix vice president and general manager, Controls group. “Peterbilt’s endorsement of Bendix ESP and Bendix Wingman Advanced represents a great expression of trust and confidence in Bendix’s ability to deliver the best commercial vehicle safety technology on the road today.”
Peterbilt chose the Bendix ABS-based full-stability system. The system is said to include automatic traction control and enhances vehicle stability both by reducing engine throttle and applying vehicle braking, based on actual vehicle dynamics and driver input.
“Making Bendix ESP standard on the majority of our heavy-duty trucks and offering Bendix Wingman Advanced as an option on our entire on-highway lineup allows us to provide the most advanced safety technologies available to our customers,” says Bill Kozek, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “We want our customers to have not only the most productive and reliable trucks in the industry, but also the safest.”
