‘Phillips Innovations’ will have two focuses: sustainable energy technologies, such as solar power and electrification products; and patented camera and other visual perception devices.

The camera feeds real-time video to a display in the cab, providing the driver with a greater field of view of the sides and rear of the tractor-trailer, according to Stoneridge.

Part of a series of features on the tech industry and its impact on commercial vehicles, this piece looks at established firms and start-ups based around Toronto and in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, both situated in southern Ontario, Canada.

Algolux specialises in perception software to improve computer vision for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles.

Future ‘Tre’ vehicles will be outfitted with a version of ‘PlusDrive’ which incorporates a set of advanced driver assistance systems, including lane centring, lane changes, merges, stop-and-go traffic, nudging, and braking.

The deal will mark the first time that ZF’s OnTraX system for lane keeping assistance has been installed in a commercial vehicle platform in North America.

Howmet is set to install a SACMA 670AL cold forging machine, used to produce its Huck lockbolt pins and collars; a range of two-piece vibration-proof fasteners typically used in safety-critical applications.

The ‘Smart Camera 6’ is the latest product ZF has developed in collaboration with Mobileye and is designed support ADAS and automated functions from Level 2 and 2+ to Level 3.

In the first phase of construction, ZF will build a 12,000-square-metre plant covering four product lines: advanced driver assistance systems, high performance computing, safety electronics, and chassis control.

The Sidescan Predict comprises six sensors which use ultrasonic technology that alerts the driver to potential vehicles, objects and pedestrians, designed for collision avoidance within a detection area of 2.5 metres.

Krone’s Ice-Protect system prevents ice slabs from forming on the tarpaulin roofs of commercial vehicles, increasing road and driver safety.

Compatible with vehicles utilising an electronic brake system, RADC 1.0. monitors an area of up to 3 by 10 metres.