Connecting brakes, wheel ends and other trailer components with telematics
The majority of fleet managers are used to the capabilities of truck telematics, but they may not be as familiar with trailer telematics, which are newer and just now starting to grow into their potential usefulness. Why have trailer telematics lagged behind their tractor brethren? It’s a complicated question, with an uncomplicated answer. “At the
Taking advantage of aftermarket solutions amid an uncertain market
New tractor and trailer orders continue to post low numbers as fleets of all kinds deal with the uncertainty of today’s pandemic-impacted market. Just because equipment lifecycles are shifting doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice equipment efficiency or safety. Aftermarket equipment options offer increased value to your existing equipment. That includes essential equipment components
What makes Level 2 autonomy the ultimate driver’s assistant
Level 2 automation has been a game-changer in terms of safety for about a decade now, and manufacturers continue to churn out better versions of this technology every year. Active steering, automatic emergency braking—you’ve heard the terms and you have a good sense of what they do, but how do the companies behind this technology
Is Level 2 automation the future of fuel efficiency?
While safety and driver assistance are the primary functions of Level 2 autonomous systems, the experts developing this technology say the benefits don’t have to stop there. “Level 2 systems are designed initially for safety and convenience in mind—but as we move toward higher automation levels in areas like truck platooning there can be enhancements
Podcast: Discussing Fleet Equipment’s 2019 Truck Trend of the Year
FE’s Trend of the Year for 2019 is the new innovations and products being put forward by the trucking industry’s suppliers.
Bendix parent company buys supplier of steering technologies R.H. Sheppard Co.
The closing of the acquisition is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is contingent upon the closing of the ZF acquisition of WABCO.
Maxion, ZF Openmatics to partner on wheel connectivity system
Maxion Wheels will be collaborating with ZF Openmatics to develop a fully-integrated wheel connectivity solution. The multiservice sensor will capture, analyze and broadcast key data such as tire pressure and temperature, wheel load and other wheel and tire performance metrics to drivers, fleet managers and infrastructure authorities, the companies said.
ZF to launch PowerLine automatic transmission in 2021
ZF announced that it is launching a new 8-speed automatic transmission, ZF PowerLine, for medium-duty vehicles. The transmission will be released in early 2021 in North America.
ZF announces that AxTrax electric axle is on the Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadia
ZF has announced that its AxTrax electric axle is being used on the eCascadia for Freightliner Trucks’ Innovation Fleet. “The ZF electric drive axle, AxTrax, offers zero-emission driving with maximized performance and minimal noise emission—ideal for battery electric vehicles, hybrid drives and fuel cell technology. It enables trucks the efficient entrance into zero-emission city zones,”
ZF to acquire WABCO
WABCO Holdings’ shareholders have approved the company’s acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF).
ZF creates dual-lens camera for commercial vehicles
ZF has developed the Dual-cam two lens camera, designed for the commercial truck market and to be used in concert with other ZF ADAS technologies.
ZF expands E-Mobility division in Germany, Serbia, China
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is expanding its E-Mobility division with new buildings and locations in Germany, Serbia and China.
