The low cabin of the ‘Volta Zero’ will be supported by an independent front suspension from ZF which can support a vehicle width of up to 2,600mm and an axle load of 8,200 kg.

HSA, ESC, ATC and ABS active safety technologies are now standard on the new Volksbus chassis range.

The T, T High, C, and K model ranges, as well as the upcoming battery electric ‘E-Tech’ T and C trucks, will come with new cab fittings and advanced driver assistance options compliant with upcoming regulations. 

In a bid to make roads safer by reducing on-road collisions, the dual radar system uses a combination of radar technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect road objects, vehicles and road users, predicting if a collision is likely to happen and then promptly notifies the driver with an audio and visual alert.

The ‘Front Short Range Assist’, ‘Intelligent Speed Assist’, and ‘Tyre Pressure Monitoring System’ have been designed to comply with the EU’s updated General Safety Regulation (GSR) which comes into effect in July 2024.

PlusDrive-equipped trucks will employ mid- to long-range lidar from Luminar on an exclusive supplier basis, while Plus will act as exclusive third-party supplier of AI-powered driver assistance software to Luminar’s OEM customers.

Nexyad’s main product, ‘SafetyNex’, monitors the driver in real-time and provides guidance and prompts which are intended to encourage “prudent” driving.

Daimler Truck is committed to equipping a minimum of 75 percent of its Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles delivered in 2025 and at least 80 percent in 2030 with a safety system that exceeds the legal requirements in terms of performance. 

With Scania’s latest ‘Cruise Control with Active Prediction’ (CCAP) software, drivers will reportedly experience better flow and driveability, performance modes with wider adjustment spans, and more dynamic adaptation to the actual road and traffic conditions than before.

Plus’s technology is intended to enhance Bosch’s existing portfolio of steering systems which incorporate advanced driver assistance features to make handling easier and safer for the driver.

Brigade is making advances in safety systems with use of artificial intelligence.

Some of the new options - including blind spot detection and driver monitoring systems - address safety issues which all new vehicles will need to account for when new EU regulations come into effect in July 2024.