Categories: Global Fleet, Operations, Safety, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research

In the light-duty van market, safety has become a priority for fleet buyers and manufacturers.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/156738/vans-add-next-gen-safety-technology

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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...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/333800/test-drive-with-early-autonomous-tech-drivers-are-still-required

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Once limited to highline vehicles, collision-avoidance technology and other advanced safety systems have reached mass-market status and are available to fleets.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/156562/advanced-safety-for-the-masses

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With all of the advancements in the past 5-10 years, there is a strong case, both financially and in terms of sheer practicality, for fleets to evaluate and...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/156850/why-you-should-consider-advanced-safety-systems

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Safety technology on trucks is one reason crash rates, injury rates and fatalities have fallen over the past two decades. Yet insurance rates and the costs...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/157244/knowing-isnt-fixing

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Accounting for unpredictable human behavior is a major problem for autonomous vehicle control systems. Volvo Truck North America's new partnership with...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/334430/volvos-latest-autonomous-push-predictive-behavior-technology

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Volvo said the latest versions of its Active Driver Assist technology will be standard equipment in all new VNR and VNL models, and available as optional...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/334754/volvo-announces-next-generation-driver-assist-systems-for-select-class-8-models

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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...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/333947/zf-develops-dual-lens-camera-for-adas-autonomous-system

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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...

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As it gets closer to announcing the availability of commercial truck platooning, Peloton Technologies laid out the details of how its two-truck platooning...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/327718/pelotons-9-safety-principles-for-truck-platooning

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