Bendix Fusion advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are now available on Peterbilt Model 579 trucks.
"Working alongside the team at Peterbilt in pursuit of safer vehicles for North America's fleets and drivers is a tremendously rewarding experience and we're proud to have Bendix's latest leading-edge technology equipped on their trucks," says Nicole Oreskovic, Bendix's vice president for sales and marketing. "We've shared a long-standing commitment to safety with Peterbilt dating back to Bendix's first full-stability systems in 2005. It's a partnership we celebrate to help deliver safer roads for everyone."
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The newest Fusion system uses a forward-facing camera and upgraded software to deliver pedestrian autonomous emergency braking (PAEB) and high beam assist. It integrates with the Paccar MX-11 and MX-13 engines paired with the TX-12 transmission or Cummins X15 engine paried with the Eaton Endurant 12-speed transmission.
"The Model 579 is the most advanced Peterbilt on-highway tractor we've ever produced," says Erik Johnson, assistant general manager of sales and marketing for Peterbilt. "Drivers prefer the 579 because of its driver comfort and safety features. With the addition of the latest version of Bendix Fusion, the 579 becomes an even more compelling value proposition for our customers, delivering exceptional levels of safety, efficiency and performance."
In addition to PAEB and high beam assist, the Fusion system on the 579 also includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), active cruise with braking (ACB) and lane departure warning (LDW). The system also prioritizes alerts to help reduce driver distraction.
