JOST Joins Forces with AeroAlliance to Drive Innovation in Trailer Aerodynamics

JOST Joins Forces with AeroAlliance to Drive Innovation in Trailer Aerodynamics

(IN BRIEF) JOST, a global leader in safety systems for commercial vehicles, joined the AeroAlliance platform in September 2024. This partnership aims to promote innovative aerodynamic solutions for trailers, targeting reduced energy consumption and improved fleet efficiency. Aligned with the EU’s “Fit for 55” goals, AeroAlliance focuses on cutting fleet consumption by 10% for semi-trailers and 7.5% for trailers by 2030 through various efficiency measures. JOST’s participation highlights its commitment to sustainability, contributing its #jostgreen technologies to enhance fuel efficiency. The platform, initiated by aeco.green GmbH, unites key industry players to collaborate on overcoming the complex approval processes for aerodynamic solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) NEU-ISENBURG, 28-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — JOST, a globally recognized producer and supplier of critical safety systems for the commercial vehicle sector, became a member of the newly launched AeroAlliance platform in September 2024. The AeroAlliance initiative aims to create a collaborative space for the development and certification of cutting-edge aerodynamic solutions designed to reduce energy consumption and enhance efficiency in commercial vehicle fleets.

This strategic partnership supports the ambitious objectives of the EU’s “Fit for 55” initiative, which targets a reduction in fuel consumption of 10% for semi-trailers and 7.5% for trailers by 2030. The AeroAlliance promotes various measures to achieve these goals, including tire optimization, lightweight materials, advanced steering, lift axles, and aerodynamic improvements—all geared towards enhancing the efficiency of commercial transport.

“As an early participant in AeroAlliance, we underscore our dedication to shaping the future of logistics through innovation and collaboration with other system suppliers and trailer manufacturers,” said Michael Fischer, Vice President of Product Development at JOST. “Our #jostgreen product line embodies our commitment to making commercial vehicles more sustainable by providing technologies that support electric and hybrid drives, as well as developing lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions.”

Collaboration: The Key to Enhanced Efficiency

JOST’s involvement in the AeroAlliance enables collaboration with other industry leaders on creating viable and cost-effective aerodynamic solutions. Given the often complex and expensive nature of regulatory approval processes for these systems, the alliance allows its members to share expertise and resources, collectively addressing these challenges to unlock the full potential of aerodynamic advancements for trailers.

Dr. Rainer Buffo, Managing Director of aeco.green GmbH—the organization that spearheaded AeroAlliance—highlighted the platform’s mission: “AeroAlliance was established to serve as a collaborative hub where manufacturers and suppliers can work together to navigate the complexities of approval processes for aerodynamic innovations. Our aim is to foster synergies among industry leaders, driving forward innovative strategies that reduce energy consumption across the transport sector. This partnership-driven platform is critical to achieving the EU’s climate targets and boosting fleet efficiency through aerodynamic enhancements.”

AeroAlliance’s founding members include companies like Hesterberg, HS Schoch, System Trailers, and JOST, all working towards a more efficient and sustainable future in the logistics industry.

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