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Technology Safety through design

Technology Safety through design

Story by : Bhushan Mhapralkar Safety beyond ABS and ESP could begin at the design stage, and has the potential to be more effective in eliminating issues like blind spots. Trucks with a snout is the thing of the past. The Tata 1210L is long history, and so is the Hindustan Bedford J Series. Also, some of the trucks with a[Read More…]

by October 5, 2015 World
Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks became the world´s first manufacturer to be granted a road license for an autonomous heavy-duty truck. The first journey in the so-called Freightliner Inspiration Truck, which took place on US highway 15 in Las Vegas, was made by Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, and Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard. The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot system for[Read More…]

by September 21, 2015 World
Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

Launched at the 2015 Geneva show, the plug-in hybrid concept van, Concept V-ision is aimed at luxury travel. It is also aimed at business travellers. Flaunting designo titanium alubeam paint and a sporty-aerodynamic styling, the van concept is based on the V-Class, and features executive seats in the rear that can recline to a lying position inclination of up to[Read More…]

by August 5, 2015 World
Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

  Daimler Trucks became the world´s first manufacturer to be granted a road license for an autonomous heavy-duty truck. The first journey in the so-called Freightliner Inspiration Truck, which took place on US highway 15 in Las Vegas, was made by Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, and Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard. The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot system[Read More…]

by May 5, 2015 World