Electronic stability control and roll stability control are two crash avoidance
features for large trucks that are proven to reduce crashes.
Blind spot information systems are increasingly a «must - have»
feature for large trucks and SUVs with long tail ends and poor rear visibility.
Some of those testifying suggested there will be political reprisals if the authority goes ahead with the increases, which would bring
rates for large trucks in line with what passenger cars pay.
Studies of real - world system effectiveness
for large trucks in the U.S. aren't yet available because most trucks sold here don't have front crash prevention.
The Institute is exploring
countermeasures for large truck underride crashes and in other research has found that the problem of crash incompatibility between cars and SUVs is being reduced.
The Institute is exploring countermeasures
for large truck underride crashes and in other research has found that the problem of crash incompatibility between cars and SUVs is being reduced (see «Underride crashes,» March 1, 2011 and «Better compatibility has lessened the danger that SUVs and pickups pose to people in cars,» Sept. 28, 2011).
A proposal to raise New York State Thruway tolls 45 percent
for large trucks brought out dozens of people to a hearing in Syracuse Friday.
Wide band 30» exterior mirror - mount antenna with FME - Female connector
designed for large trucks, big rigs, RVs and any other large vehicle.
«The fact remains that
tolls for large trucks on the Thruway — mostly long distance haulers — are 50 to 85 percent less in New York than in comparable states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
«Most of the major manufacturers have focused on on - road performance,» said Mark Grueber, Ford's marketing
manager for large trucks.
In the Ford family, you can always
opt for a larger truck, but this year's F - 150 really can do almost any job... and look good doing it.
A mandate for speed limiters also is under consideration, along with a requirement that trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more have a forward collision warning system with automatic braking (see «Front crash prevention may be
required for large trucks,» Feb. 26, 2016).
All that and more, plus a look at Meritor Wabco's next - generation electronic stability control system
for large trucks which has a feature that makes competing systems look primitive by comparison.
The Union has been calling for side
guards for large trucks that could stop a cyclist from getting caught under the vehicle.
Auto industry analyst Dennis DesRosiers, founder of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, says a combination of function — the
need for larger trucks and SUVs for rural areas — and consumer mentality means Albertans will continue to favour larger vehicles, at least in the near future.
With two - wheel drive, the Silverado V - 6 is rated at 18/24/20 mpg, and four - wheel drive versions achieve 17/22/19 mpg city / highway combined; combined
ratings for the larger trucks are thus only 2 mpg lower than four - cylinder Colorado and Canyon models, and the disparity is even smaller when you consider V - 6 Colorado and Canyon trucks.
For a large truck, the cabin remains pretty quiet.