Horiba MIRA has opened a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) testing centre spread over an 850-hectare site at its research and testing facility in Nuneaton.

The standardised interface of Schmitz’s TrailerConnect telematics has been integrated into the ‘TIP Insight’ system, and customers may choose to allow trailer data to automatically transfer from one to the other.

ZF is now offering fleet managers and other stakeholders a real-time AI-based automated decision-making fleet management solution called SCALAR that optimises the efficiency of freight logistics and passenger transportation all in one system. Claiming to set a new industry benchmark, SCALAR brings together advanced digital connectivity and future technologies, including autonomous driving, for mixed fleets.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH (MTTE) is to offer an enhanced idem open-system telematics package with its refrigeration units.

‘Elevāt Machine Connect’, designed according to the principles of the ‘Internet of Things’, allows users to remotely monitor the health and performance of their assets, including fleet vehicles, heavy machinery, and components.

In releasing product development news ahead of the IAA next month, Christian Brenneke, head of global R&D for the ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division outlined the direction and strategy of CVS.

Operators with connected Schmitz trailers will have the option of sharing their trailer data with customers through Transporeon’s ‘Visibility Hub’, a tool which can provide real-time information on the location of trailers and goods on the road.

ZF do Brasil Ltda of Sorocaba has launched iEBS, ZF's intelligent trailer braking platform to bring greater stability, increased safety and operational efficiency of semi-trailers and tractor-trailer combinations to South America.

The following is based on an exclusive interview T&BB conducted with Johannes Ilg, VP Service Sales Management at Voith Turbo, the automotive technology division of the Voith Group.

Clarience Technologies Inc acquires Pressure Systems International as it broadens its technology competencies in connected systems as tyre inflation becomes critical for electric and autonomous vehicles.

An undisclosed sum has been invested in Optibus, a software developer specialising in public transportation management tools for planning workable routes, timetables and rotas.

Access to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud platform is now available in early access form to customers in the USA with 2018 model-year or newer Stellantis vehicles installed with eligible telematics devices – including commercial vehicles manufactured by Ram Trucks.