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Oct 10, 2012 10:46 AM

Mack Trucks has expanded its safety offer for on-highway  customers with the addition of a collision mitigation technology that can help  avoid rear-end collisions, thus improving highway safety for all drivers.

  Bendix Wingman Advanced—A Collision Mitigation Technology  is now an option on all Mack Pinnacle highway models. The Wingman Advanced  system provides adaptive cruise control with braking that actively intervenes  to help drivers maintain a safe following distance by reducing the throttle;  engaging the engine retarder; or, if necessary, applying the foundation brakes  to help avoid collisions—or at least lessen the severity.

  This system uses a radar sensor, mounted to the front of  the vehicle, that provides audible warnings; and active interventions to help  reduce the potential for a rear-end collision. The system is always available  above approximately 10 mph, even if cruise control is not set, and provides  following distance and stationary object alerts.

  The driver, of course, still maintains control of the  vehicle and can add additional braking or steering inputs to help avoid or  minimize the collision situation.

  Access www.macktrucks.com for more information.