‘Project yDrive’ enlists the help of five different companies, one of which, startup firm Econogy BV of Dronten, is leading the design and development of the trailer axle system itself.

Librelato is one of the top largest trailer builders.

At Zaragoza, Schmitz will build ‘S.CS’ curtainsiders, ‘S.KO’ dry freight semi-trailers, and reefers for customers primarily in Spain, Portugal, France, and North Africa.

The demonstration vehicle achieved 16 miles per gallon fuel efficiency and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency over the 2009 ‘SuperTruck I’ vehicle.

The new facility is part of the company's plans to produce driveline components for both conventional ICE vehicles and electric vehicles.

The KKS-U Connector allows the driver to couple a semi-trailer via remote control from inside the cab, increasing safety and saving time. Jost says that this product is aimed at transport companies that often perform coupling processes and drive short distances.

The new facility is to supply a full range of lubricants to a broad number of industrial segments including the on-highway road transport sector.

This recycling facility is believed to be the first of its kind in India - it complies with the Indian government's Vehicle Scrapping Policy - Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP), which took effect on April 1, 2022.

BPW has been producing self steer axles for many years and is in a strong position to be able to supply those trailer builders that have customers wishing to operate the longer semi-trailers.

Called ‘nMotion’, this line of products works either in tandem with or separately from ConMet’s ‘Preset Plus’ wheel-end hub motors to deliver auxiliary power.

Krone appointed two new sales managers to strengthen the UK sales team as demand for Krone trailers increases throughout the region.

Overall, in the first quarter 2023, the CV market in China fell by 3%.