Advancements in Connected Fleet Technology: Sibros and ZM Trucks Collaborate
Auto Industry Updates: Geotab, Trimble, STMicroelectronics, Soracom, AECC, Cipia, ARM, Seeing Machines, Mitsubishi, HARMAN, Phison, and Sibros team up in connected car technology.
In a significant stride for connected fleet technology, Sibros and ZM Trucks have announced a partnership that will see Sibros' Deep Connected Platform supporting connected ZM Trucks. This collaboration, selected by ZO Motors North America, is poised to revolutionise commercial vehicle fleets by enabling enhanced software-defined vehicle systems and solutions.
The Deep Connected Platform, known for facilitating over-the-air software updates and connected data logging, will modernise vehicle fleets by integrating advanced telematics and software management capabilities. This partnership is expected to improve remote software management and over-the-air updates, thereby enhancing fleet connectivity and data integration.
The collaboration represents a significant step towards delivering highly connected commercial vehicles that can be managed and updated remotely. This development is expected to boost fleet operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and enable real-time vehicle data monitoring and diagnostics.
Utilimaster Unveils New Work Truck Solutions
Meanwhile, Utilimaster, a brand of The Shyft Group, has unveiled two new purpose-built work truck solutions at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025. The event, a gathering of industry professionals, provides an ideal platform for showcasing innovative solutions for the commercial vehicle market.
Other Notable Developments
- Anil Khanna, Director of Connectivity Services at DTNA, has stated that the integration of Sibros' Deep Connected Platform empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their vehicle data.
- Phison Electronics has secured ISO 26262 ASIL-B compliance for its PCIe Gen4x4 PS5022 SSD controller, making it the first of its kind to receive this certification.
- Curb has introduced service improvements such as an automated ride request system and a QR code-based airport voucher system to streamline operations. The company has managed the program since 2020, achieving a 95% trip completion rate, making it one of the most effective WAV programs in the country.
- Geotab's collaboration with Freightliner reflects its commitment to providing innovative solutions for modern fleet challenges. The enhanced integration allows fleets to access critical vehicle data and insights through the MyGeotab fleet management platform.
- HARMAN showcased its latest suite of intelligent, connected automotive technologies at MWC Barcelona 2025, emphasising AI-driven innovations redefining in-cabin experiences.
- The City of Chicago has renewed its contract with Curb to operate its Centralized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Taxicab Dispatch Service for another two years, with three optional renewals.
- Mercedes-Benz has introduced the Connected Traffic Warnings feature to improve road safety by providing real-time hazard alerts to truck drivers, integrated into the TruckLive service.
- Cipia is teaming up with Arm to showcase its Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) at Embedded World 2025, utilising Arm Cortex CPUs for efficient AI technology.
- Trimble has announced a collaboration with STMicroelectronics to enhance positioning solutions for automotive and IoT applications.
- Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America signed a Referral Agreement with Seeing Machines to promote the Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system across the Americas.
- The Marketplace Dry Freight Truck, a new offering from Utilimaster, is a lightweight, high-capacity solution for service and delivery fleets, reducing weight by 900 pounds compared to similar models.
- Fleet operators can now leverage real-time vehicle performance data, reducing installation time and costs while gaining better operational visibility.
- The partnership between Trimble and STMicroelectronics integrates Trimble's ProPoint® Go positioning engine with STMicroelectronics' Teseo VI GNSS chipsets, delivering high-accuracy positioning with improved signal availability and cost efficiency.
- Geotab has expanded its OEM integration with Daimler Truck North America's Freightliner trucks, now supporting trucks equipped with Cummins Powertrains. Factory-installed hardware on new models enables over-the-air telematics activation, simplifying data access without additional hardware.
These advancements underscore the rapid pace of innovation in the connected fleet technology sector, with companies continually pushing the boundaries to deliver smarter, more efficient, and safer commercial vehicle solutions.
- The integration of Sibros' Deep Connected Platform empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their vehicle data, as stated by Anil Khanna, Director of Connectivity Services at DTNA.
- Phison Electronics' PCIe Gen4x4 PS5022 SSD controller has secured ISO 26262 ASIL-B compliance, making it the first of its kind to receive this certification.
- Geotab's collaboration with Freightliner reflects its commitment to providing innovative solutions for modern fleet challenges, allowing fleets to access critical vehicle data and insights through the MyGeotab fleet management platform.
- HARMAN showcased its latest suite of intelligent, connected automotive technologies, redefining in-cabin experiences with AI-driven innovations at MWC Barcelona 2025.
- Trimble has announced a collaboration with STMicroelectronics to enhance positioning solutions for automotive and IoT applications, integrating Trimble's ProPoint® Go positioning engine with STMicroelectronics' Teseo VI GNSS chipsets.
