Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today announced it will launch its new 2012 model Aero Star large route bus for Japan. Compliant to the upcoming latest safety regulations, the enhanced, clean and efficient bus will be available at Mitsubishi Fuso dealerships and regional sales centers across Japan from June 2.
The new Aero Star large route bus complies with the latest safety regulations which will become effective in July 2012 and incorporates the newly developed brake override system (BOS) as standard, in which brake function overrides vehicle acceleration when brake and accelerator pedals are pressed at the same time.
Regulation based on the Economic Commission for Europe Safety Regulation
“Fuso is committed to offering the best bus products and services for the safety of our customers, drivers and the society,” said Mr. Hiromitsu Hashiguchi, MFTBC Director of Fuso Bus Unit. “The brake override system is a technology incorporated for the first time in the industry in its class. Overall, Fuso is the leader in the large route bus segment and further strives for ‘Customer Number One in Japan,’ through leading products, customer-oriented sales, and dependable service.”
Source: http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/press/120420/120420.html
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