Connectivity

"Apart from great overview and endless opportunities to individualise the driver station, our Smart Dash is also the leverage for increased communication and digitalisation in and around the truck," commented Stefan Dorski, Senior Vice President and Head of Scania Trucks.

On the road to series production readiness, the self-driving all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD (Autonomous Driving) will be hitting the road for the first time over the next few weeks. Volkswagen’s test programme has also launched in parallel in Austin, Texas, USA.

The aim is to build a unique transaction platform with various digital solutions for meeting the needs of zero-emission fleets that will serve as the digital backbone of Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS) in the future. The JV was presented at the Greentech Festival held in Berlin until June 16 and promot...

With real-time monitoring power, the single-platform solution developed by Webfleet helps temperature-controlled fleets maintain cargo quality and safety, which is key to avoiding extra costs from damaged goods or compliance issues.

The Emergency Response Guide app, now available for download free of charge from the Android and the Apple stores, provides safety information for all Volvo Group heavy electric truck brands, including Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks.

Information from the pilot will include unique insights, and will help guide the development and ongoing commercialization of autonomous trucks for long-haul applications. Initial planning will begin mid-2023, with on-road tests soon after.