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Update: Freightliner Unveils Next-Gen Cascadia with Advanced Safety Features

ByLisa Luckas

10/15/2024
Five generations of Freightliner Cascadia
  • Freightliner launches fifth-generation Cascadia for North America
  • promises superior safety, efficiency, and driver comfort,
  • Ttargeting mid-2025 for production.

Tue Oct 15 13:01:20 -0000 2024 UTC– Freightliner, a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has introduced the fifth generation of its popular heavy-duty truck, the Cascadia.

This latest model is set to redefine standards in safety, efficiency, and profitability within the Class 8 truck segment in North America.

Production of the new Cascadia is expected to begin by mid-2025, with manufacturing planned at Freightliner’s facilities in the U.S. and Mexico.

Enhancements

Central to the new Cascadia’s offering is an enhanced version of the Detroit Assurance Suite of Safety Systems. These updates include improved computing power, upgraded cameras, and new radar sensors for better safety monitoring. The truck comes equipped with advanced systems such as Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA6) and Active Lane Assist 2 (ALA2). Additional features, like Attentive Driver Protection and Side Guard Assist 2 (SGA2), offer drivers and road users increased security on the road.

Comfort Braking

The Cascadia also debuts a unique Intelligent Braking Control System (IBCS), featuring Comfort Braking for smoother deceleration, improved brake force distribution, and even brake wear control.

IBCS incorporates Endurance Braking, which combines engine retarder and service brakes to extend brake life and enhance performance, while an electronic parking brake with Rollaway Mitigation provides additional safety.

Dual Stage Intelligent LED Headlights

Other notable innovations include the Dual Stage Intelligent LED Headlights, designed for durability and enhanced performance in poor weather. These headlights include auto high beams and ice-melting technology for better visibility, adding another layer of safety to the driving experience. Freightliner’s new MirrorCam System further enhances driver visibility, offering a wide field of view and advanced weather-resistance technology.

The fifth-generation Cascadia represents Freightliner’s commitment to integrating advanced technology for improved safety, efficiency, and overall truck performance.

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ByLisa Luckas

Lisa Luckas is a Sr. Business News Editor at Nobot.News.

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