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ProductsJanuary 30, 2019

Minimizer Develops Steerable Axle Fender Bracket Kit

Minimizer has developed a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for use with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle.

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ProductsJanuary 24, 2019

Dayton Parts Offers Line of Spiral King Pins

Dayton Part’s has launched a line of spiral king pin kits called Truefit Express, joining the company’s steer axle product line that includes a range of replacement steering solutions for commercial vehicles.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 15, 2019

Active Steering is There to Assist Drivers, Not Take Over

Active steering will be the next addition to advanced driver assistance systems. Trucks can now steer themselves, but they are not ready to take over just yet.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2018

Bendix Acquires Steering Remanufacturer with an Eye Toward the Future

Bendix has acquired the ProSteering steering component remanfuacturer brand from JM Engineered Products, a move that could eventually contribute to advanced driver assistance systems.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 15, 2018

ZF Teases Automatic Transmission, Lanekeeping System

ZF has adapted its highly successful Powerline automatic transmission for vocational fleet applications up to 57,000 lbs., and is showing off a more advanced lanekeeping system it's working to get on commercial trucks.

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Videosby Jim ParkJune 11, 2018

On the Spot: Bosch's Electronic Steering System [Video]

Bosch's new electric over hydraulic steering system Servotwin is a driver assistance feature that makes maneuvering a truck easier but it’s also a precursor to automatic lane keeping and driverless trucks.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2018

Q&A: ZF's Emerging Technology Push Gains Steam

ZF has deep roots as a technology pioneer. In this exclusive HDT interview, Mitja Schulz, senior VP and general manager of commercial steering systems for ZF TRW, talks about how the company is serving both North American fleets and OEMs with a growing portfolio of advanced vehicle systems.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2017

Wabco Launches OnLaneAssist Driver Assistance System

Wabco has launched the OnLaneAssist advanced driver assistance system designed to prevent unintended lane departures with an active steering functionality.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 29, 2017

Quick Spin: ZF’s Reax Electronic Steering System

ZF's Reax is a smart, electronic control system that takes input data from various sensors around the vehicle, including the driver, and either loosens, or tightens steering response based on what the truck is doing and what the driver needs in terms of steering inputs to do it safely.

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Videosby StaffAugust 25, 2017

On the Spot: ZF's Reax Electronic Steering [Video]

ZF is bringing its Reax electronic steering system to the North American commercial vehicle market, offering benefits in safety and driver experience and another step toward autonomous trucks. The company demonstrated the system for the press recently and HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts has this report.

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