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ALL-NEW
VNL SPORTS
SUPERTRUCK 2
INFLUENCE
All VNLs will utilize an updated
I-Shift automated-manual transmission,
which reportedly features up to 30% faster shift speeds.
Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus with Pilot Assist provides active lane
centering. Volvo Dynamic Steering also improves maneuvering at all
speeds including more controlled reversing.
Active safety systems on board the VNL include
Interior HMI features include pushbutton start, digital driver information display
and stalk-mounted shifting. An industry-first integrated Parking Cooler keeps
drivers cool while eliminating idling for up to eight hours.
Safety first
Volvo's latest active and passive safety features are a centerpiece of
the latest VNL design. " Safety is very core to our heart, " said Johan
Agebrand, director of product marketing. " We have an all-new safety
platform that improves the forward collision mitigation systems, the
lane keep assist, and we're also bringing a lot of new market firsts
like pedestrian and bicycle detection and a side-curtain airbag for
rollover events. "
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Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus with Pilot Assist, which
provides active lane centering. The new VNL also will
be equipped with Volvo Dynamic Steering, which improves
maneuvering at all speeds including more controlled
reversing.
Volvo claims the system increases stability at road
speeds and adapts and corrects for crosswinds, highway
crowning, soft shoulders and emergency situations
like tire failure. The new VNL also features a pedestrian
detection system that alerts the driver when a
pedestrian or bicyclist may be in their path or blind
spots. The system will activate front automatic emergency
braking for objects directly in the path of travel.
The new VNL's passive safety systems include a
bonded and wrapped windshield that Volvo claims to
not only improve aerodynamics, but also visibility for
drivers as well as wind noise in the cab. The VNL's cab
will offer a side-curtain airbag, with options for driveronly
or driver and passenger airbags, which Volvo
claims is a first for North America.
All VNL cabs are constructed of high-strength steel
to deflect the energy of a crash to reduce the chance
of injury. Additionally, VNL's frame rails are flared to
allow the powertrain to drop down below the cab to
protect the driver in the event of a collision. Volvo's
E-Call system will automatically contact emergency
services and provide precise location details in the
event of a rollover crash or airbag deployment.
Another driver safety feature is Volvo's camera monitoring
system. " We added this system for safety guidance
so that the driver can truly see the entire truck and
trailer, " Agebrand explained. " We designed the VNL
from the start to be able to remove the mirrors should
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