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The new Bendix Fusion system adds pedestrian emergency braking and high beam assist to the Peterbilt 579, building on a long-standing safety partnership between the brands.
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The latest generation of Bendix's Fusion flagship advanced driver assistance system is now available on Peterbilt Model 579 heavy-duty trucks.
The newest Bendix Fusion system uses a new forward-facing camera and upgraded software to deliver two new features: Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking and High Beam Assist. These capabilities continue to build on the suite of ADAS technologies provided by Bendix.
The new system integrates with Paccar MX-11 and MX-13 engines paired with the TX-12 transmission or the Cummins X15 engine paired with the Eaton Endurant 12-speed transmission.
Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking can potentially provide audible and visual alerts and braking in response to a detected forward pedestrian in the vehicle’s path. Bendix Fusion’s new High Beam Assist option, when enabled, may automatically deactivate the high beam headlights under certain conditions.
In addition to those latest enhancements, the latest Bendix Fusion system on the Peterbilt Model 579 includes a full suite of existing Fusion features, among them automatic emergency braking, active cruise with braking, and lane departure warning. The system prioritizes alerts to help reduce driver distraction, as well.
Because it is built on the foundation of the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system, Bendix Fusion also helps drivers potentially mitigate additional crash situations, including rollovers and loss-of-control incidents.
Visit the Document Library on B2Bendix.com to review the Bendix Fusion Active Safety System with Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking Operator’s Manual (F3.0) – BW8154 – for full description and limitations about Fusion system features.
Bendix and Peterbilt both emphasize that advanced driver assistance technologies complement safe driving practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology, including Bendix safety technologies, replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving techniques and proactive, comprehensive driver training. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.
Every driver should carefully review the operator’s manual and be trained by the fleet or vehicle owner on the proper operation and limitations of the ADAS system during operation.
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