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Video of the new Actros Semi-Autonomous Test Drive:
Integrated technology revolutionises transport in MENA The new Mercedes-Benz Actros 5 raises the bar to deliver safer, more intelligent heavy vehicle transport solutions. As an industry leader in the commercial, heavy vehicle sector, the Mercedes-Benz brand, name, and logo, has inspired trust and confidence for decades. It has earned a well-deserved reputation for combining ingenuity with innovation, adding value to operators. Sticking to this ethos, the fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz Actros, debuting at the 5th International Conference on Future Mobility in Dubai, continues to pave the way in heavy vehicle transportation in MENA. In recognition of the contribution towards road transport innovations, specialist commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries voted for the Mercedes-Benz Actros 5 to be crowned Truck of the Year 2020. Building on four successive generations of Actros, the latest version confidently delivers even more in terms of safety, efficiency and reliability, while staying true to the inner values of the brand. With the automotive industry embracing innovative technology in even greater numbers, the Actros 5 has also been revamped, with heightened senses and even more self-awareness to serve 2020 | PUBLICATION
as an industry leading, semi-autonomous heavy vehicle. MIRRORCAM
The Actros 5 debuts in the UAE with its most significant upgrade on previous models by replacing the conventional rear-view mirrors with digital cameras on the outside and two 15-inch displays inside the vehicle; the MirrorCam provides improved all-round views. The system delivers a significantly improved driving experience, while increasing road safety, as well as providing considerable aerodynamic advantages on the road. In addition, the MirrorCam improves
the vision by automatically panning the camera image when manoeuvring, turning corners or changing lanes. The MirrorCam systems also provide additional information to the driver, where the two screens feature special distance lines to help in handling the truck securely and safely. ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
Featuring a new, semi-autonomous driving technology, the Active Drive Assist improves driving safety and reduces the risk of rear-end collisions, as well as relieves the driver by improving the drive comfort. It does so by innovatively
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