Three major German companies introduce a project for further traffic safety improvements and reduction of environmental impact: A road tanker with active and passive safety systems. Based on comprehensive preliminary research and trials with a pre-prototype, the two-axle articulated cab with air suspension on the rear axle is safety-enhanced by means of an anti-lock device, engine slip-control, differential lock, retarders, electro-pneumatic gearchange and electronic air pressure monitoring on all tyres. The 3-axle trailer with a tank capacity of 30,000 litres has active safety devices which include a low centre of gravity, wide tyre treads, anti-lock system, air suspension, a rear swing-out warning indicator and manoeuvring aid (video camera). The cab and trailer are both painted in a clearly-visible safety paint. The prototype vehicle is now undergoing urban traffic trials. (ERA citation 13:048948)
TOPAS - Road Tanker with Improved Passive and Active Safety Systems
1986
20 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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