Mercedes-Benz Actros L: a tractor with a futuristic design

(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – Since its market launch in June 2021, the Actros L has marked the segment of the largest diesel-powered truck from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Now the company presents “On Axis 2.0” by saying: the new Actros L as a tractor with a futuristic design, improved aerodynamics, and hear it: high driving dynamics. The new Actros L with ProCabin can be ordered from April 2024 and will go into production in December 2024.

The all-new exterior appearance of the frame is surprising at first glance Actors L in the eyes. The entire design of the world’s first battery-electric show eActros 600 ProCabin, which was shown for the first time in October 2023, was completely designed for efficient aerodynamics: from the front spoiler on the roof in front of the actual spoiler of the roof, to the deflector plates of the A-pillar in the area of ​​the side window and the large, flat front of the cabin to the improved Bumper with small air intakes for cooling and its innovative underbody coating.

Matrix LED lights are available as an option

The air flow therefore hits the aerodynamic front end which is 80 millimeters long and is still directed around the car in the best possible way. This is ensured by streamlined intake, improved wheel arch coverage and improved side coverage. There are almost no more joints and gaps for better air flow.

Finally, the extended end bends with a sail design ensure a smooth transition between the tractor unit and the attached trailer. The use of various seals to isolate the engine compartment from the external flow completes the aerodynamic concept. The bottom line is that the new Actros L achieves fuel savings of up to three percent.

What stands out from the outside are details such as the complete cabin painting including the Mercedes star and dark chrome lettering or the aluminum running boards. In addition, all the lights in the car use LED technology. This applies to headlights and indicators as well as side and tail lights. Matrix LED lights are also available as an option.

Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 with a new menu design created

Inside, the ProCabin, which is available in three versions – Stream, Big or Giga Space – comes with many comfort features such as seat heating, a new flat-weave seat cover or full-frame beds with new, thick . premium mattress. Also new are the range of functions of the control panels in the beds as well as ambient lighting and additional gooseneck LED reading lights.

There are also other features such as additional USB-C sockets on the side walls, a high-quality curtain in a two-color design, a second refrigerator, a 230-volt socket or the SoloStar concept, which is now available in two new models. seat cover versions. From April 2025, Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 will also be available with a newly designed menu structure, volume control, improved connectivity and new applications such as Integrated Traffic Alerts.

In addition to the aerodynamic improvement measures, Mercedes-Benz Trucks further increases the efficiency of the new Actros L with the third generation of the 12.8-liter OM 471 diesel engine. The OM 471, which is available alongside the proven diesel engines OM 470 and OM 473, aims to constantly reduce the cost of ownership (TCO) with the aim of driving with fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions, low operating costs and high profitability. .

Security systems exceed General Security Regulation (GSR) standards.

In addition, many safety features are used. In some cases, the scope of the systems significantly exceeds the stringent standards of the General Safety Regulation (GSR), which will apply from July 2024 and which mandates multiple driver assistance systems to further increase road safety for everyone involved.

To make an even better contribution to accident prevention, Daimler Trucks has developed a new electronic platform that enables greater front and side visibility by using so-called sensor integration to combine radar and camera data.

The electronic platform provides 20 times more data processing, a total of six built-in sensors – four short-range radars in the front and rear on the right and left, a long-range radar in the middle in the front and multi-functional. the camera in the windshield – now it can determine the angle of 270 degrees around the car.

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An example of the effectiveness of the fusion technology of 270 degrees with the excess of GSR is the current sixth generation of Active Brake Assist (ABA). The latest emergency brake assist from Daimler Truck can now perform an automatic emergency brake to a stop in front of crossing, oncoming or lane users at speeds of up to 60 km/h.

The GSR only wants an extended response to pedestrians and cyclists for new trucks and buses from 1 July 2026. As before, the system can respond to vehicles in front with emergency braking to stop at speeds of up to 80 km/h. Another added value of the ABA 6 is multi-path monitoring at a distance of up to 250 meters for better hazard detection.

The new Front Guard Assist can be a useful feature to avoid accidents with pedestrians or cyclists who may be directly in front of the truck while driving. The assistance system monitors the position of the traffic in front of the car and supports the driver when the car is stationary, in starting mode and at intersections.

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If the system registers stationary or moving objects in front of the car, it supports the driver in driving conditions up to 15 km/h by sending a danger message through a two-step warning system. The 270-degree connection technology covers the blind spot in front of the vehicle from 0.8 meters to almost four meters over the full width of the vehicle.