JOST, a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, is set to reveal how its latest technology investment in products and partnerships addresses challenges in the field of autonomous driving, electrification, and the reduction of CO2 emissions.
“We are excited for this year’s IAA Transportation. For us it is an ideal opportunity to showcase our innovations as well as our high-quality and proven products. We are proud to contribute to solving the commercial vehicle industry’s challenges such as driver shortages and emissions reductions,” said Joachim Dürr, CEO at JOST Werke SE. “Our mission is to support technological change towards better connected, environmentally friendly and intelligent commercial vehicles – on the road with tomorrow’s technology. To achieve this technological change, we have developed many products, but also established strategic partnerships to advance highly automated and autonomous logistics solutions as well as electrification and sustainable resource management in the commercial vehicle industry. This is our commitment to promote innovation, CO2 reduction and efficiency in the industry.”
Strategic partnerships with future
JOST invests in Aitonomi and Trailer Dynamics, two start-ups with innovative transport solutions in the areas of autonomous driving and electrification. JOST is also entering into a development partnership with BET Motors to jointly develop innovative vehicle architectures for electric drives.
The combination of solid experience in the field of systems and components for the commercial vehicle industry, along with innovative solution approaches, forms the basis for joint research and development efforts. These efforts focus on the increasing need for automation and related solutions to address the driver shortage, reducing CO2 emissions from commercial vehicles, and accelerating the transition to e-Trailer technology.
On September 19, 2024, JOST will be offering exclusive TECH TALKS with all technology partners at the JOST stand at 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
JOST focuses its products on the technological change towards connected, environmentally friendly and intelligent commercial vehicles
The industry trends assistance systems (#jostassist), sustainability (#jostgreen) and digitalization (#jostdigital) will guide the international audience through JOST’s stand D34 in hall 26. Furthermore, the stand will feature the premiere of the JOST Truck Stop Corner. In daily sessions visitors can experience practical animations that illustrate the importance of maintenance and technical knowledge of JOST products.
Live demonstrations of the innovative automatic coupling system KKS with the new camera guidance system King Pin Finder on the outdoor area M63 are also part of the company’s presentation.
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JOST develops smart systems that seamlessly combine safety technology and driver safety in one. Real-time monitoring and user guidance throughout the entire coupling process are combined with ergonomic design features to protect the health of truck drivers. The intelligent design of the JOST products guarantees and maximises the synergy between functionality and efficiency.
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JOST contributes to making the commercial vehicles more environmentally friendly by providing technologies supporting electric or hybrid engines as well as developing light-weight materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. These innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector.
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JOST ensures a seamless connected product experience by providing real-time information and services across multiple channel
