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Aeva, a leader in advanced sensing technology, and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, North America’s top provider of braking and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for commercial vehicles, have announced a collaboration to enhance active safety and collision mitigation for Class 8 trucks and beyond. This partnership aims to integrate Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology into Bendix’s market-leading safety systems, addressing critical safety challenges and advancing road safety across North America.
Key Highlights
- Collaboration Focus: Aeva and Bendix are developing next-generation collision mitigation systems for commercial vehicles using Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology.
- Market Opportunity: North America’s commercial vehicle ADAS market includes approximately 300,000 new trucks sold annually.
- Technology Integration: Aeva’s 4D LiDAR and perception software will enhance Bendix’s Fusion™ ADAS system, enabling SAE Level 2+ (L2+) safety capabilities.
- Safety Improvements: The partnership targets challenging scenarios like Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) and nighttime collision mitigation.
- Event Announcement: Bendix’s CTO, Mike Tober, will discuss the partnership at Aeva Day on July 31, available via webcast at investors.aeva.com.
Enhancing Commercial Vehicle Safety
The collaboration leverages Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology, which provides long-range performance, high resolution, and instant velocity data, offering advantages over traditional radar- and camera-based systems. These capabilities are particularly crucial for addressing complex scenarios like pedestrian detection and nighttime operations, where current systems may struggle. By integrating Aeva’s technology, Bendix aims to enhance its Fusion™ ADAS platform, widely used across major Class 8 OEMs such as Paccar, Navistar, and Volvo Group.
Industry Impact and Innovation
With an annual market of 300,000 new trucks in North America, the commercial vehicle sector presents a significant opportunity for safety innovation. Bendix, a division of Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking systems, brings decades of expertise in delivering safety solutions. Aeva’s cutting-edge 4D LiDAR, which integrates all key LiDAR components into a compact silicon photonics chip, enables smarter and safer autonomous decision-making for vehicles and robotics. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to reducing collisions and saving lives.
Leadership Perspectives
Soroush Salehian, Aeva’s Co-founder and CEO, emphasized the collaboration’s potential to transform the commercial vehicle safety market. “By combining our technology with Bendix’s market-leading platform, we have an opportunity to deliver safer, more reliable solutions,” Salehian stated. Similarly, Mike Tober, Bendix’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the value of Aeva’s technology in expanding system capabilities for critical use cases, particularly in challenging environments.
Complementary Safety Approach
Bendix stresses that advanced technologies, including those developed through this partnership, complement but do not replace safe driving practices. No safety system can substitute for a skilled, alert driver trained in proper vehicle operation. Drivers remain responsible for safe vehicle operation and should thoroughly understand the limitations of ADAS systems as outlined in operator manuals.
Aeva Day Event Details
On July 31, Aeva will host Aeva Day, featuring discussions with Bendix’s leadership, including Mike Tober, and Aeva’s CEO. The event will explore the partnership’s goals and the benefits of 4D LiDAR in commercial trucking.
Interested parties can register for the webcast at investors.aeva.com.
About the Companies
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, part of Knorr-Bremse, is a leading supplier of active safety technologies, air brake systems, and energy management solutions for commercial vehicles in North America.
For more information, contact Bendix at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE or visit bendix.com.
Aeva Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEVA) develops advanced sensing and perception systems for applications in autonomous driving, robotics, and more. Its 4D LiDAR technology provides unique velocity detection alongside 3D positioning.
Learn more at www.aeva.com.
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