Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems held its fourth annual demonstration in Washington, D.C., recently, during which the company showcased its active safety and new fuel saving air management technologies to fleets, legislators and governmental agencies.


"Demos continue to be one of the ways we help a variety of stakeholders experience the performance and potential savings of these various safety and environmentally friendly technologies," said Fred Andersky, director of marketing of controls.

During the event, held at RFK Stadium, attendees had the opportunity to see firsthand how Bendix's technologies work. Technologies on display included Bendix Electronic Stability Program, a full stability technology designed to help mitigate rollover and loss-of control situations on dry, wet, snow and ice-covered roadways; Bendix Wingman Active Cruise with Braking, an active safety technology designed to help fleets reduce rear-end collisions by helping drivers maintain safe following distances behind vehicles; and the Bendix Pneumatic Booster System, the company's latest air-management technology.

Attendees also received information on SmarTire by Bendix CVS, the tire pressure monitoring system, as well as Bendix air disc brakes and high-performance drum brakes, which aid in improving stopping distances.

"It's all about offering fleets a full range of highly efficient, meaningful solutions that can improve vehicle operation, while delivering a tangible return in safety performance, environmental responsibility, and the bottom line," Andersky said.

Event attendees included representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Transportation Safety Board, along with congressional representatives, fleets and dealers who were able to experience the technologies and gain direct insight regarding how these systems can help fleets improve safety and environmental performance.

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