Peterbilt Motors Company announced Monday during ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville that Bendix's Fusion Stop & Auto-Go Advanced is now available on the Model 579.
Peterbilt says the new system uses a new forward-facing camera and upgraded software to enhance collision mitigation for both moving and stationary vehicles. It includes two new features: Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) and High Beam Assist. The Fusion system also includes previously available technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Active Cruise with Braking (ACB), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Peterbilt says, and prioritizes alerts to help minimize driver distractions.
“The Model 579 is the most advanced Peterbilt on-highway tractor we’ve ever produced. Drivers prefer the 579 because of its driver comfort and safety features,” says Erik Johnson, assistant general manager, Sales and Marketing for Peterbilt. “With the addition of the Fusion Stop & Auto-Go Advanced system, the 579 becomes an even more compelling value proposition for our customers, delivering exceptional levels of safety, efficiency and performance.”
Peterbilt says the Bendix Fusion Stop & Auto-Go Advanced is available with the Paccar MX-11 and MX-13 engines paired with the TX-12 transmission or with the Cummins X15 engine paired with the Eaton Endurant 12-speed transmission.
