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Model 220 Now in Full Production The first new Peterbilt medium-duty cabover Model 220 – featuring numerous enhancements to performance, durability and the operating environment – recent- ly rolled off the assembly line at the company's COE manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico. The Class 6 and 7 truck is now in full production. "The new Model 220 brings custom- ers greater levels of productivity. Drivers will enjoy enhanced maneuverability that shortens the curb-to-curb turning radi- us by 30 percent and the new, stan- dard electronic braking system (EBS) for improved braking performance," says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of Sales and Marketing. "These characteris- tics combine with an efficient bumper-to- bumper length that can be as low as 35 feet for added agility while still delivering an extra 45 inches of payload area and a frame rail system that can be upfitted with bodies ranging from 16 to 28 feet. "It is extremely versatile and will exceed expectations in every applica- tion, from urban pick-up-and delivery to refuse, and from landscaping to street sweeping and striping." Interior Features The cab features a completely rede- signed interior that was engineered to give operators unparalleled levels of safe- ty, productivity and comfort. "Maximizing visibility was a key consideration in designing the Model 220," says Landon Sproull, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. "Our 2,500-square- inch windshield, large side windows and multiple-mirror array provides operators with a panoramic view, help- ing them navigate the confined and congested areas in which these vehicles often operate." The new curved dashboard features easy-to-read instrumentation and an interactive, 5-inch color display module that provides information on vehicle and driver performance. "The Driver Information Center dis- play in the Model 220 keeps operators abreast of all vital vehicle and engine func- tions," says Sproull. "The multi-language system features advice for the operator on ways to improve in areas such as increas- ing fuel efficiency and reducing brake wear by modifying driving behavior." Ergonomics was a primary focus in designing the interior, according to Sproull, resulting in easier-to-read instru- mentation and grouping all switches by function. Everything is within easy reach of the driver and the overall layout provides a logical, easy-to-operate environment. Exterior Features The new cabs are designed for dura- bility to withstand harsh, urban operat- ing environments. For instance, the new bumper is manufactured from galvanized steel, there's a new radiator protection plate and the headlamps are protected by a tough Lexan covering. For improved visibility during adverse conditions, fog lamps have been integrated into the bumper. "Productivity and safety are two major areas of improvement. We've facil- itated ease of entry and egress with doors that open a full 90 degrees and there's ample courtesy lighting," says Sproull. "Additionally, Model 220s are now stan- dard with electronic braking systems for improved braking performance and faster response from the pedal to the brakes." The redesigned interior offers operators of the new Peterbilt Model 220 unparalleled levels of safety, productivity and comfort. FIRST CLASS l 19 PETERBILT NEWS