The new Volvo Trucks safety systems includes many different products such as intelligent speed assist and short range assist
Volvo Trucks has introduced new safety systems that aim to increase the safety of cyclists and pedestrians while also facilitating the driver’s work.
Among the features that have been developed to increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists while at the same time facilitating the work of the driver is the new Front Short Range Assist.
The system is designed to detect if a cyclist or pedestrian is in the risk area in front of the truck, using a front radar and camera, and warns the driver if there is imminent risk of a collision. Another feature is a new door opening warning system. This system is designed to warn if a pedestrian, cyclist, or car is approaching the truck from behind, on the same side of the truck where the door is opened.
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“We’re constantly developing and introducing additional safety systems that can enhance the driver’s capabilities, helping to protect both them and the people they share the road with,” Volvo Trucks traffic and product safety director Anna Wrige Berling says.
“At Volvo Trucks, our long-term vision is zero accidents, and safety is at the core of everything we do. With these new systems we take important steps to accomplish these aims.”
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Some of the new features have been developed to – already now meet or even exceed – the EU’s updated safety legislation, the General Safety Regulation (GSR), that will come into effect in July 2024.
GSR, which makes several advanced driver support systems mandatory, aims to increase road safety and improve protection of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. By introducing the legislation, the EU expects to save more than 25 000 lives and avoid 140 000 injuries by 2038.
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“We are positive towards tougher regulations when it comes to safety, and Volvo Trucks already offers the other systems that will become mandatory in 2024 with GSR,” Wrige Berling says.
The new safety features from Volvo Trucks include front short range assist, intelligent speed assist and tire pressure monitoring systems as part of the GSR, with door opening warnings and auto hold also included.
The Intelligent Speed Assist will be available on most markets, while the other systems will be available globally on the Volvo FH, FM and FMX with diesel, gas and electric drivelines, starting in September this year.
The Volvo FL and FE models will get the safety systems as part of GSR enhancements before the end of 2023.