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International Emergency Vehicles Offer Full-Stability Solution

Bendix ESP is the first, widely available ABS-based truck stability system capable of recognizing and assisting with both rollover and vehicle under- and over-steer driving situations and a variety of road conditions.

International DuraStar and WorkStar fire trucks and emergency vehicles now are equipped with new electronic stability control technology.

International emergency vehicles are available with the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program, which delivers full-stability performance for medium-duty and severe service vehicles in a variety of applications. Bendix ESP is the first, widely available ABS-based truck stability system capable of recognizing and assisting with both rollover and vehicle under- and over-steer driving situations and a variety of road conditions.
The Bendix ESP stability system continuously monitors a variety of vehicle parameters and sensors to determine if the vehicle is reaching a critical stability threshold. When such a situation develops, the Bendix ESP system will quickly and automatically intervene to assist the driver. The system can selectively apply vehicle brakes, as well as de-throttle the engine typically faster than the driver.

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