Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of SafetyDirect Processor from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models.

MAN Truck & Bus is introducing new ADAS and connectivity features with its latest generation of trucks. These are aimed at making the TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL, even more safe, more user-friendly, more efficient and more digital.

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Arrival, has engaged the technology services of Ambarella Inc of Santa Clara, California to offer autonomous driving and ADAS functions in its electric bus and van concepts.

Mitsubishi Fuso has launched a new model version of its heavy-duty Super Great truck, equipped for the first time with Emergency Stop Assist, which detects anomalies in steering wheel activity.

Automated Mapping Platform (AMP) is a connected crowdsourced software platform supporting the creation, development and distribution of high definition (HD) maps―a key enabler for smart and safe automated mobility.

Mitsubishi Fuso has launched an upgraded medium/heavy-duty Fighter truck with an advanced safety package, which puts it in full compliance with new safety regulations in Japan due to be introduced in September.

Pune-based SCDE Solutions Pvt Ltd (Safe Cams Digital Eye Solutions) has launched a Driver Status Monitoring (DSM) system-based camera. The DSM functionality has been made available in three camera devices being sold by Safe Cams – SC 200 AI, SC DS02 and SC 400. While SC200 AI and SC400 models can be configured without a DSM camera, the SC DS02 has been designed exclusively as a ‘DSM-only’ camera.

Iveco SpA of Turin, part of CNH Industrial NV, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Plus, a Silicon Valley, California, USA-based developer of autonomous trucking systems, to jointly develop autonomous Iveco trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Truck GmbH of Stuttgart, a Daimler Truck AG company, plans to bring to market, Active Sideguard Assist (ASGA) in its heavy-duty truck range, starting in June 2021.

Scania AB is introducing a side detection functionality via two different systems: Blind Spot Warning, which is mainly designed to warn truck drivers of hidden cars when at higher speeds on either side of the truck and, the Vulnerable Road User Collision Warning system, which is designed to detect cyclist and motorbikes mainly on the passenger side of the truck.