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Daimler Trucks, Torc Robotics Expand Autonomous Testing

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are expanding testing of automated truck technology to new public routes in the U.S., with further development and validation efforts to continue in Virginia.

Bendix Buying Steering Maker from Wabco

Bendix is buying commercial steering supplier R.H. Sheppard from Wabco, a move that adds to its position as a maker of integrated steering and braking systems, which are the basis for highly automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems.

Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs

New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.

NTSB Wants Tighter Rules for Autonomous Vehicle Tests

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging Congress and the state of Arizona to create a review process to make it safer when autonomous vehicles are tested on public roadways.

Hyundai Completes its First Successful Truck Platooning Trial

Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted its first platooning test involving two commercial trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway in South Korea, while replicating real-world conditions.

On the Spot: ReAx Electric Steering Assist from ZF [Video]

ReAx from ZF was originally designed as something that would make it easier to steer a truck at lower speeds, but it has become a key component in automated driver assist features and may someday enable fully autonomous driving.

5 Things Fleets are Concerned About in mid-2019

We’re nearly halfway through 2019, so HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge asked HDT’s Editorial Advisory Board what current trends and issues are most on their minds.

ZF Shows New 8-Speed Transmission, ADAS Steering Tech

Medium-duty truck builders will soon have a groundbreaking transmission to add to their data books, and heavy-truck makers will have more steering assist options thanks to recently demonstrated technologies from German supplier ZF.

ZF Develops Dual Lens Camera for ADAS, Autonomous Systems

Beginning next year, ZF will use a two-lens camera system to improve the performance and functionality of various advanced driver safety features. A second lens enables redundancy for Level2+ autonomous functions and offers wide-angle field of view for pedestrian detection.

Test Drive: With Early Autonomous Tech, Drivers Are Still Required

Daimler’s optional Level 2 technologies, Lane Keep Assist and ACC to Zero, will make drivers’ jobs easier and likely a little safer — if they don’t abuse them. Jim Park reports on his experience with the latest Detroit technology on a Freightliner Cascadia.