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PETERBILT SHOWCASES AUTONOMOUS ASSIST DRIVING TECHNOLOGY

 

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DENTON, Texasย  Advanced technologies capable of autonomous driving to complement vehicle operators was showcased during the ITS World Congress in Detroit this week. The innovative system was demonstrated on a Peterbilt Model 579 concept truck.

โ€œThe autonomous truck of the future is an extension of existing, individual systems already available for todayโ€™s commercial vehicles,โ€ said Bill Kahn, Peterbilt Principal Engineer and Manager of Advanced Concepts. โ€œThe vehicle we demonstrated during the ITS World Congress showcases how these technologies can integrate to provide the next generation of advanced cruise control and automation features. Heavy-duty trucks are an ideal platform for automated operation because, compared to motorists, commercial vehicles travel a majority of their miles on modern highways, at constant speeds and for extended periods of time.โ€

Kahn noted the automation technologies are not driver replacement tools but rather complement the truck operator. ย โ€œImproving safety, efficiency and performance are top priorities for the entire transportation industry. These are common goals we are collectively working toward,โ€ Kahn said.