Aiming to shape the future of commercial transportation, the technology company ZF announced that it is set to launch a pioneering Collision Mitigation System (CMS) for city buses.
The system draws on its latest OnGuardMAX technology for heavy trucks with specific features and functionalities that are tailored to city bus applications.
An official statement from the company noted that the system will include active braking to help avoid frontal collisions with other road users, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians; the system also helps counter the adverse impact of braking momentum on passengers.
Combining the data from its camera and radar provides continuous analysis of the traffic situation. If an impending collision is detected, the system can issue a Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and automatically apply the brakes to help mitigate or avoid an accident.
Further, for passenger comfort, the system applies brake pressure carefully across the braking cascade making passengers less likely to be jolted and put off-balance.
Additionally, the system is compatible with both electric and internal combustion engines, the statement said.
The company further added that it has secured business wins from leading bus OEMs and will initially launch its City Bus CMS in Europe and, ultimately, plans to roll the system out worldwide.
Philipp Helmich, Head of Vehicle Dynamics Product Lines, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions division, said the system addresses the clear and pressing demand from manufacturers and their customers for ever-higher levels of safety in city traffic.