Called Fyrqom, the joint venture between Volvo, Qamcom and CEO Roman Iustin will focus on developing automated systems for tyre pressure monitoring in heavy-duty vehicles.

The European Union published two amendments to its existing regulations concerning the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles, extending compliance to trailers, semi-trailers, medium trucks and buses and coaches. 

A JV called Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TTM) of Puchong, Selangor, is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in a container terminal in Johor this month, using artificial intelligence (AI) and software supplied by Aidrivers Ltd of Uxbridge, UK.

Total registrations of trailers and truck bodies reached 117,046 units, a 3.2% decrease from 120,921 in the same period of 2021, according to the National Association of Road Implement Manufacturers in Brazil (ANFIR).

The German automotive systems supplier reports that “several thousand” trailers in DSA’s fleet will be equipped with TX-Trailerpulse, connecting them to its Transics-branded 'Fleet Management Solutions'.

The theme for next year’s conference is ‘Technology Convergence 2023 – Setting the wheels in motion – Reimagining the future of heavy vehicles, roads and freight,’ amalgamating productivity, safety and environmental sustainability in the heavy-duty industry.

TRAKr, which entered pre-production in June, is already being incorporated into trailer products by Carrier Transicold and Pacton Trailers.

The staff Development and Wellbeing Centre is aimed at equipping staff with the skills and knowledge for career growth.

ConMet looks to expand into European market.

e-Sys is the name of a traction e-axle for semi-trailer undergoing trials in Brazil through project partners, Randon, Suspensys and BRF.

Castertech adds to production capacity of metal components for axle systems in Schroeder, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The German manufacturer showcased the SCALAR EVO Touch tablet computer - allowing drivers to connect to the SCALAR fleet orchestration platform - and the latest CeTrax and ProAI products.