Drivers fidget with electronics and take both hands off the wheel more often as they develop trust in automated driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The Mercedes-Benz Metris will receive several updates for the 2021 model-year, including new vehicle monitoring capabilities for fleets, new advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and an improved infotainment setup.
With first-year sales of 100,000 expected, Ford will make the technology standard or as an option on certain 2021 model year F-150 pickups and Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUVs.
Taking a cue from many of the virtual events since the onset of COVID-19, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems brought attendees a live demo that could be experienced from their home offices.
Ford will collaborate with Mobileye to utilize its technology throughout the life of the automakers next-generation production vehicles, as well as future products that offer advanced driver-assistance systems features.
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing fleet safety protocols as revealed in my recent survey of commercial fleet managers that identified the top safety challenges currently facing their fleets.
The 2020 Titan is available in a choice of 4X2 of 4X4 drive configurations. The 4X4 Titan Pro-4X Crew Cab provides work crews operating in remote locations with the capability to meet the most rugged fleet applications.
Conversely, the study found that commercial drivers who transport passengers are considered the safest overall.
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are expanding testing of automated truck technology to new public routes in the U.S., with further development and validation efforts to continue in Virginia.
Bendix is buying commercial steering supplier R.H. Sheppard from Wabco, a move that adds to its position as a maker of integrated steering and braking systems, which are the basis for highly automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems.