Introduction

The T2000 superior aerodynamics, light weight design, and enduring residual values combine to make the T2000 a high-value real world solution to your transportation needs.

The truck especially emphasizes safety. The vehicle features a number of safety-related items: 

• A vision system uses miniature video cameras with monitors in the cab to aid the driver in making lane changes, backing up, and turning tight corners.  Cameras in the side mirrors provide rear-viewing images, and a sleeper-mounted, passenger-side camera offers a curb view.  The system supplements existing mirror and window visibility. 

• Forward-looking night vision extends the driver's vision farther down the road and outward onto the shoulder. 

• A driver drowsiness monitor tracks the driver's performance in keeping the vehicle in its lane and gives an alertness rating based on that performance.  When that score falls below a pre-determined threshold, the system beeps with an audible warning and displays a “stop driving” message.   The Assistware SafeTRAC system is in use, which is now available as a factory option from Kenworth.

• An Electronic Braking System, or EBS, uses “brake-by-wire” technology instead of pneumatics to control a vehicle's traditional air-brake system. EBS is being evaluated to determine its ability to improve braking performance.   Disc brakes with computerized lining-wear sensors are also included.  (Similar technology is being evaluated within the Volvo heavy truck operational test within USDOT's IVI program.)

• Flat-panel electronic gauges offer easy viewing and are customizable by driver and application. The gauges give drivers the information they need to know when they need to know it.