Said to be the first electric trailer that fully integrates the management of braking, stability and traction for both trailer and towing truck, eTrailer will be on display later this week at the IAA Commercial Vehicles event (Hanover; 20-27 September).
Wabco says operators using eTrailer could cut fuel consumption by up to 20% on short haul routes and by up to 10% on longer journeys.
The prototype uses an intelligent electric motor control to recoup electric energy during braking, which can then be used to power the vehicle’s traction or to operate onboard electric auxiliaries.
“This breakthrough demonstrates our differentiation by connecting truck and trailer vehicle intelligence, and it confirms
