June 26, 2019 Vol. 16 No. 13

Volvo Trucks says the next iteration of its Volvo Active Driver Assist will be made standard in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models, and an option on VNX models, later this year.

VADA 2.0 is a comprehensive collision-mitigation system, enhancing the original platform introduced in 2017 by integrating radar and camera capabilities. It aims to help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and improved traffic awareness, as well as emergency braking to reduce the risk of collisions.

“The Volvo Active Driver Assist technology we first introduced with Bendix Wingman Fusion in 2017 was a ground-breaking achievement for increased efficiency and safety through automation,” said Johan Agebrand, product marketing director, Volvo Trucks North America. “Continuing that partnership, we have improved the capabilities of this collision-mitigation technology across the board and are confident that VADA 2.0 will further enhance safety for all motorists.”

The system’s camera and radar sensors detect motorized vehicles within the vehicle’s proximity and activate driver alerts and foundation braking as required. Available in Q3 2019, with improvements scheduled to roll out through late 2020, VADA 2.0 offers several enhancements, including:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) uses camera and radar sensors to determine how traffic is behaving around the truck. When a vehicle is detected, audible and visual warnings alert the driver to take action. If the driver does nothing, AEB engages to mitigate potential collisions. VADA 2.0 now allows it to operate across multiple lanes of traffic.
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alerts the driver when an unintentional lane departure occurs. VADA 2.0 allows for adjustable volume and audio mute over-ride options and enables drivers to turn off the system momentarily (10 minutes) for select functions.
• Highway Departure Warning and Braking (HDB) automatically activates if the driver does not take corrective action after a Lane Departure Warning and the system detects that the vehicle may leave the drivable roadway, slowing the vehicle by a pre-defined speed.