The efficiency of the heavy-duty truck has increased by up to five percent.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is one of the most recognized market leaders in LCVs and heavy-duty trucks around the globe. The new generation Actros flagship vehicle has been unveiled by the company. The “safest, most efficient and best-connected truck” will make its online debut today. It will be displayed to the public at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hanover, Germany, September 20 to 27.
Visually, you probably won’t notice any significant design changes to the Actros unless you’re a professional truck driver. Even the most casual observer will notice that the large side mirrors have been replaced by small stylish cameras. According to the manufacturer, this system is “a huge improvement in terms aerodynamics and safety as well as vehicle handling.” It uses two cameras mounted outside the truck that project information onto two 15-inch displays (resolution: 720×2080 pixels) attached at the cabin’s Apillars.
MirrorCam is not only useful during driving, but also when resting. The driver can use a button near his bed to check the surroundings. Even when the vehicle is turned off completely, this feature still works. Standard features include pre-defined attachment points for conventional mirrors on the door structure.
Another significant improvement is the completely redesigned human-machine interface. The interface now has two interactive screens that are similar to Mercedes’ newest passenger cars. These screens provide all the driver-relevant information and allow you to see the safety and assistant systems’ processes. The new Actros is equipped with the Active Drive Assist technology, which provides partially automated driving and adaptive cruise control with stop and go function. The active latitudinal control, combined longitudinal and lateral control at all speeds are new elements.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is proud to announce that the new Actros is five percent more efficient on country roads, and three percent more economical when driving on highways. This is due to the lower air resistance and the new rear-axle ratio, which saves fuel.
