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Take a Peek at the Sophisticated Features of the Latest Trucks

• 7 September 2023

Automotive manufacturers don't only focus on embedding advanced technology on passenger cars. Commercial vehicles such as trucks are also equipped with features that are no less sophisticated. Technological developments in the truck world have a quite crucial role, because they are the lifeblood of the industry and the economy.

Because of that truck manufacturers don't play around with concocting their products. Coupled with various advanced features, both in terms of performance, safety, comfort, as well as fuel efficiency and emission reduction. Of course the goal is the same as other types of vehicles, answering consumer needs.

Following are some of the advanced technologies in the world of commercial vehicles as quoted from Oto.com.

Volvo

Volvo is known as a person who cares about driving safety. And not only implementing it in passenger cars, their trucks are also given similar facilities. They seem to think about accident prevention from various aspects. And here's a list of the technologies they have.

Starting from Dynamic Steering with Lane Keeping Assist for example. The device will alert the driver by means of vibrations to the steering wheel, when the tires start to stray from their proper markings. At times like that, it is often indicated that the driver is not focused on controlling the truck. Of course very useful considering their journey is always long. This feature starts working when the truck goes above 55 kph.

Also accompanied by an Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS). The sensor circuit installed will compute if there is a potential delay in braking. Not just giving a signal to the driver. Instead he took over the deceleration, so that the truck's position remained at a safe distance.

What is also interesting is the I-See feature. This system works when you want to pass through uneven terrain. He read the topography ahead from the online map, then translated it into the transmission. If an uphill path is found, the gear position will automatically move to the most optimal point. This minimizes symptoms of decline due to being late in taking steps. Also affects fuel efficiency.

Apart from that, to pamper the driver, Volvo also has adaptive cruise control technology. A feature that spreads sensor waves to match the speed of the vehicle in front. Of course this works great for the truck driver.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has quite a line-up of trucks. Starting from Axor, Actros and Arocs, each of which is differentiated in its dimensions and designation. Its sophistication is almost close to Volvo products. However, there is one type that is the most interesting and that other manufacturers don't have, the Unimog. Yes, not as big and sophisticated as the three tractor units we mentioned earlier. However, he played an important role as a connector, when the lorries were no longer able to overcome difficult terrain.

Even though it is not new, the Unimog is still produced today. There is little visible modernization. The interior is stiff and simple, as well as the placement of buttons scattered in the middle of the console. Apparently it remains more or less the same, typical military boxes. If you faced him, we are sure you would feel intimidated.

That masculine impression goes hand in hand with his abilities. The chassis is made very sturdy, it is claimed to be able to overcome any terrain. With super high ground clearance and using a portal axle, heavy obstacles are easy to pass. The suspension travel is 600 mm, so long. And the axle tilt can reach 30 degrees. What terrain is impassable?

Pacemaker types are presented in two options. OM 904 LA and OM 924 LA. Both are diesel engines, but have different cubication. Yes, the horsepower can be said to be normal. They produced 177 Tk and 218 Tk respectively. However, the torque available is no joke. From 675 Nm to 810 Nm. Also combined with an 8-speed forward and 6-speed reverse gearbox. Plus, four-wheel drive. The sophisticated point of view in the Unimog is not about modernity, but rather its effective capabilities.

Mitsubishi Fuso

The brand bearing the three diamond symbol once demonstrated its sophistication, by showing off the E-Canter prototype in Indonesia. Yes, maybe when you see the appearance, you don't expect much. Because it is not designed to be excessively futuristic. Like a regular Fuso, it is carved into a rigid box, and the headlight doesn't even use LED lighting. It's just that the body color is blue, indicating that it is environmentally friendly.

It is described as completely non-remission. Not a hybrid or anything like that. The only source of power is six lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 13.8 kWh. The voltage is also very high for distribution to electric motors. On one charge, their claim is that the E-Canter can travel up to 100 km, with a carrying load of 2-3 tons.

Several features such as passenger cars are also embedded. Like the 12-inch digital instrument screen, a keyless system, which of course synergizes with the engine start stop button. Modern! In Japan, this medium-sized truck has started to be produced.

Source: Oto.com