Virtual Vehicle is an open OEM platform developed by Platform Science which enables access to real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from the vehicle onboard telematics.

The ITxPT aims to widen the interoperability between IT systems in the public transportation sector in the European and North American markets by creating an "open architecture".

Meritor will join Road Ready's partner network, meaning that data on Meritor truck-trailer components will be collected by the 'LogIQ' telematics network.

In this exclusive interview by Truck & Bus Builder, Christiaan Verschueren reveals ZF's ongoing development of an intelligent Electronic Braking System (iEBS) to complement future electrified and autonomous trailer products.

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Iveco Group have agreed to explore opportunities to collaborate in several key areas ranging from advanced vehicle technologies to joint component sourcing and mutual vehicle supply. Senior figures from both companies signed the MoU agreements in Seoul.

Ziegler firefighting vehicles will be equipped with ZF Rescue Connect, providing emergency operation centres with detailed fleet information through a digital platform.

Clarience Technologies LLC, the parent firm to Truck-Lite and Davco, based in Southfield, Michigan, has acquired Fleetilla LLC, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Clarience hopes to integrate Fleetilla with its existing Road Ready telematics brand to develop what it calls the ‘next generation’ of telematics products.

Goodyear Europe B.V. (the Amsterdam-based subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, based in Akron, Ohio) and HERE Technologies, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, have announced a partnership to integrate HERE’s location services into Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Renault S.A.S, based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, has entered a partnership with San Diego, California-based telecommunications giant Qualcomm Inc. Under the agreement, the two firms will work to develop next-generation telematics and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Panasonic OneConnect will be integrated with Tropos Motors' ABLE line of vehicles, providing a range of fleet management features.

The GPS navigation software will include a range prediction feature and a proprietary geocode system which assigns an identifying string of random words to 3m2 coordinates.

The two companies will collaborate in the development of automated yard logistics and intelligent predictive cruise control.