DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has introduced new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M) in Models 579 and 567 in an effort to maximize driver visibility and safety, company officials announced.
“The DVS-M is an intuitive digital solution that uses one High Dynamic Range (HDR) camera integrated into the driver side mirror head and two HDR cameras integrated into the passenger side mirror head,” according to the news release. “All three cameras feature hydrophobic lenses to repel water, ice and dust which ensures visibility during harsh conditions.”
Cameras controlled by the joystick interface are viewed on two large high-definition interior monitors.
The driver side monitor is 12.3-inches, and the passenger side monitor is 15-inches; both are strategically placed on the A-Pillars to avoid disruption in windshield visibility and to allow continued use of standard glass. The monitors can be viewed in three layouts: Traditional, Panoramic or Expanded and also feature Vision Enhancements which include Automatic Trailer Tracking and Panning, Infrared Night Vision and Clear Inclement Weather Vision.
“Peterbilt sets new standards for performance and safety with purposeful innovation. Our Digital Vision System-Mirrors aligns with this commitment and reflects how we successfully leverage leading technology to enhance our products and elevate the overall driving experience for our customers,” said Jake Montero, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing.
Peterbilt says the DVS-M helps to improve driver safety by reducing blind spots on the road, providing clear visibility during inclement weather and by reducing the distraction of headlight glare at night.
Other unique features of the DVS-M include a fuel savings of up to 1.5% due to a smaller side mirror design and an automatic camera defrost when temperatures reach below 43°F.
Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in East Texas, John Worthen returned to his home state to attend college in 1998 and decided to make his life in The Natural State. Worthen is a 20-year veteran of the journalism industry and has covered just about every topic there is. He has a passion for writing and telling stories. He has worked as a beat reporter and bureau chief for a statewide newspaper and as managing editor of a regional newspaper in Arkansas. Additionally, Worthen has been a prolific freelance journalist for two decades, and has been published in several travel magazines and on travel websites.
Oh fantastic, something else to A) unnecessarily jack up the price of the truck, B) Fail or break right when you really need it, C) Make it harder to see past the A frame.
Thanks Peterbuilt! Our lives needed just that extra bit of aggravation.