Volvo Trucks has launched the next generation of its electronic stability program (ESP), which is now available on both 6x2 and 4x2 tractors and can also operate with one or more trailers.
The system, which is available on FE, FM and FH models for £500, is designed to avoid roll-over accidents and jack-knife situations via information gained from the ABS wheel sensors, the steering system and a gyroscope.
Using this information,
the onboard computer can instantly determine if the truck is about to roll over or skid and responds by individually braking one or more wheels and, when necessary, lowering engine revs, says Volvo.
Martin Palming, ESP project manager, says: "Simulations of collision scenarios and physical tests with and without ESP show that the system improves all roll-over and skid scenarios."
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