Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced its OnGuard system, a forward-looking radar-based adaptive cruise control system that the company says is the first to employ active braking.
Meritor WABCO unveiled the system Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla., to a gathering of journalists and fleet operators at the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.
Also at the TMC meeting:
Eaton Corp. outlined the safety features of its new hybrid-electric power systems to address concerns fleet owners might have regarding the use of high-voltage electrical propulsion on commercial vehicles;
The Future Truck Committee discussed a laundry list of potential topics being considered for its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army;
The next-generation handheld diagnostic scan tool from Nexiq Technologies – Pro-Link iQ – features a large color display that technicians navigate using a touch-sensitive screen;
RapidWarranty.com’s warranty claims transaction processing service is designed to allow fleets to use the Internet to file warranty claims with OEMs and suppliers;
TireStamp, a provider of tire pressure monitoring and tire asset management systems, has developed TireVigil InTow, a system to monitor trailer tires; and
URO Shackle & Suspension Systems introduced “E” Life Series replacement cartridges for transverse and longitudinal torque rods, a family of free rotational ellipsoid straddle mount and tapered torque rod bushings for myriad applications.
For more details on those stories and other news from this week’s annual TMC meeting, go to www.onsiteat.com.
