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Meritor Launches New Electronic Maneuverability Systems

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

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Meritor Inc. [MTOR] said two new electronic systems offer the traction and mobility to keep military vehicles rolling through different terrain and extreme conditions. The Marines and Army are expected to be first-time users of the systems, which can be integrated into any military vehicle with an onboard air compressor. Building on Meritor’s heritage of advanced engineering, SmartFlow™ Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) and DriveCommand™ Drivetrain Control (DTC) deliver customized tire pressure and drivetrain management through mud, sand and snow,…

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