No Rolling Over: Meritor releases ABS Electronic Stability Control System
TROY, Mich., (March 16, 2005) — Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced its new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for truck/tractor applications.
The system — founded on the company’s existing E-version anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Roll Stability Control (RSC) system — will be available beginning May 2005.
ESC combines the proven features of the company’s Roll Stability Control (RSC) system with added yaw (rotational) sensing. This, according to the company, improves vehicle handling and performance if there is an impending loss of control due to rotational forces resulting from rapid lane change, or cornering maneuvers on slippery surfaces.
RSC is an optional feature of the company’s ABS and is currently the only stability control system available in production.
The current ABS electronic control unit has been enhanced to allow for the integration of ESC across a variety
of vehicle configurations with different engines, transmissions, suspensions and wheelbases.
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