IAA Transportation: SAF-Holland focuses on safety and sustainability

The trade fair motto of SAF-Holland during the IAA Transportation in Hanover (September 17-22, 2024) is based on the three pillars "More safety,” "More sustainability,” and "More partnership." We would like to examine the first two in more detail here.

More safety

Safety in the commercial vehicle and transport sector is crucial for the reliability and efficiency of modern logistics processes. New technologies, current regulations, and safety requirements present challenges for vehicle manufacturers. Topics such as cybersecurity for electronic and mechatronic components, such as the trailer EBS Haldex EB+ 4.0, are gaining increasing importance.

Haldex will also expand into the truck market with the innovative ModulT disc brake system for trucks. This is an important advancement for the ModulT technology, as the single-piston design offers significant weight savings and cost advantages. The ModulT truck brake will be installed as standard in a large truck manufacturer starting from the third quarter of this year.

Modern tire pressure monitoring systems ensure the correct tire pressure and minimize the risk of tire damage or failure. With the SAF Tire Pilot I.Q. or the Haldex TPMS 2.0, tire pressure is monitored according to the requirements of UN ECE-R-141, with the Tire Pilot I.Q. going a step further by not only warning but also automatically refilling in case of pressure loss.

The safe connection between truck and trailer is ensured by Holland fifth wheels with integrated lock security and optical safety indicator. With the advanced version of Automated Couplings, SAF-Holland showcases forward-looking technology, where truck and trailer are automatically coupled without the driver having to leave the cabin. The robust and user-friendly drawbar couplings from V.Orlandi can be expanded with sensor and remote control options.

More sustainability

Sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important. EU regulations aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions, such as the Vecto certification, present new challenges for the transport and commercial vehicle industry. SAF-Holland offers energy-efficient and eco-friendly products and solutions: The E-trailer axle SAF Trakr uses recuperation to reduce CO₂ by converting the trailer's kinetic energy into electrical energy.