Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake held a demonstration event April 19 and 20 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., to show legislators and governmental agencies how the company's offerings improve highway safety and emissions.


In attendance were Deborah Hersman, National Transportation Safety Board chairman; Christopher Hart, vice chairman of NTSB; Peter Appel, administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovation Administration; Bill Bronrott, deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie; and representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Participants were able to climb into the truck cab to test the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program; Bendix Wingman ACB - Active Cruise with Braking; SmarTire by Bendix tire pressure monitoring system; and Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes. Attendees also learned about the Bendix air management package that offers significant benefits to all engine types and OEMs.

"Technology such as full stability, active cruise with braking, and tire pressure monitoring is instrumental in protecting drivers and improving roadway safety, and we look forward to participating in these demonstrations to highlight these technological innovations," said Fred Andersky, Bendix director of marketing for controls.

Bendix ESP is a full-stability system that helps mitigate rollovers and loss-of-control situations, and Bendix Wingman ACB is designed to help drivers avoid rear-end collisions. Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes meet and exceed the newly mandated, reduced stopping distance regulations.

The Bendix air management package, consisting of the Bendix PBS Air Injection Booster, Bendix Electronic Air Control (EAC) Dryer, and Bendix Turbo-Clutch Air Compressor, enhances vehicle performance, reduces fuel consumption, and improves emissions, the company says.