IVECO and Ford Trucks will jointly develop new truck cabin by 2028
In practical terms, both truckmakers will manufacture and assemble the cabin in their own facilities, customising specific styling design concepts and selling the products under their respective brands, Ford Trucks and IVECO. The cabin will be developed in compliance with the forthcoming EU Direct Vision Standard with improved aerodynamics for reduced carbon emissions.
IVECO and Ford Trucks have officially confirmed the intention to jointly develop new truck cabin by 2028. This agreement follows the exclusive, non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced by the two companies on 14th March 2024, transforming it into an operational project.
In practical terms, both truckmakers will manufacture and assemble the cabin in their own facilities, customising specific styling design concepts and selling the products under their respective brands, Ford Trucks and IVECO.
The new truck cabin developed by IVECO and Ford Trucks
The cabin will be developed in compliance with the forthcoming EU Direct Vision Standard with improved aerodynamics for reduced carbon emissions. The focus will be on cabin comfort, safety, aerodynamics and modularity, whilst prioritising cost-efficiency and full compatibility with all powertrains. The first cabins are expected to be ready for production by 2028.
Present at the signing ceremony were Güven Özyurt, General Manager of Ford Otosan; Emrah Duman, Vice President of Ford Trucks; Olof Persson, CEO, Iveco Group; and Luca Sra, President, Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group.
“This Joint Development Agreement is a testament to our capability to design and develop cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed the industry’s evolving standards. By joining forces with IVECO, we are enhancing our ability to deliver innovative, high-performance cabins that will set new benchmarks in safety, aerodynamics, and driver comfort, all while ensuring cost efficiency and regulatory compliance”, stated Emrah Duman, Vice President of Ford Trucks.
“We are thrilled to take our partnership with Ford Trucks to the next level through this Agreement”, added Luca Sra, President, Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group. “By sharing engineering expertise and combining our strengths, we will create a product that sets new standards in safety, efficiency, quality and driver comfort. This agreement is a strategic move that will allow both IVECO and Ford Trucks to remain at the forefront of the market, well-prepared to comply with new regulations and deliver exceptional quality and value to our customers.”
