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THETRUCKER.COM OCTOBER 1-14, 2021 • 21
Hyundai introduces
new ‘smart’ trailer
THE TRUCKER NEWS STAFF
SAN DIEGO — Hyundai Translead has
announced plans to create a smart trailer
that can give drivers and companies more
information about their loads.
According to a news release from Hyundai
Translead, the HT LinkSense trailer is an
open-platform design that provides “universal
connectivity between sensor packages
and existing telematic systems.”
“HT LinkSense gives fleets the flexibility
to choose sensors and telematics providers
that meet their needs, while simultaneously
eliminating compatibility issues,” the news
release said.
“HT LinkSense is a scalable, open platform
that expands what’s possible for fleet
connectivity,” said Sean Kenney, chief sales
officer at Hyundai Translead. “An open system
provides a fully integrated solution to
track and monitor real-time trailer performance
data, empowering customers with
greater fleet productivity and operational
efficiency.”
The new trailer’s features include:
Cargo volume sensors that use ultrasonic
technology to provide estimated
cargo volume, dividing the trailer into five
different zones to report overall volume and
help improve utilization;
Weigh scale sensors that can report
weight on both air and spring suspensions;
Sensors that detect the opening and
closing of doors, offering real-time and
time-logged monitoring;
Continuous wear sensors (CWS) that
monitor the amount of remaining brake pad
in real-time;
A smart brake chamber that monitors
the air pressure in the parking and service
brake line on each brake chamber, analyzing
patterns for problems such as dragging;
Light out detection sensors;
Wheel end temperature sensors (WETS)
that detect temperatures higher than the
set limit, sending a warning to the driver
and fleet service manager; and
A tire pressure monitoring system that
measures the tire pressure and temperature
on each wheel, preventing sudden failures
and maintaining equipment in optimal operating
condition.
Continuous operation for the trailer will
be supported by an optional solar and battery
power system, the news release said.
Courtesy: Hyundai Translead
The new Hyundai Translead LinkSense trailer is set to include a host of new sensors, giving drivers and fleet
managers access to critical information about their equipment.
“Hyundai Translead designed this solution
to allow flexibility for those seeking to
add additional sensor data to their overall
fleet data strategy,” the news release noted.
“The HT LinkSense solution also benefits
from OEM factory installation, leveraging
Hyundai Translead’s state-of-the-art manufacturing
to ensure quality control as well as
superior warranty coverage and customer
care.”
Initially, the HT LinkSense solution will
be available for Hyundai Translead dry van
trailers, but the manufacture plans to expand
the system into refrigerated, flatbed,
chassis and aftermarket products.
“HT LinkSense marks the next evolution
in fleet data strategy. It is truly the future
of connectivity,” said Bongjae Lee, CEO of
Hyundai Translead. “We’re thrilled to make
this system available to our customers and
proud to offer it with the full support of all
our partners.” 8
Rolling out the future
SHELL SHOWS OFF FUEL-SIPPING RIG
COURTESY: SHELL
HINO UNVEILS CLASS 8 HYDROGEN
FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK
THE TRUCKER NEWS STAFF
LONG BEACH, Calif. — In 2020, Hino
Trucks announced plans to build a Class 8
hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. At the 2021
ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Hino
revealed its first Class 8 Hino XL8 prototype,
powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric
drivetrain.
“It’s amazing what our team has been
able to accomplish in a relative short period
of time. I know our customers are going to be
extremely impressed with this fuel cell electric
truck,” said Glenn Ellis, senior vice president
of customer experience for Hino Trucks.
“We are looking forward to validating the
performance, reliability and efficiency of our
hydrogen fuel cell electric system in the XL
Series chassis.”
Hino Trucks, part of the Toyota Group of
Companies, manufactures, sells and services
a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks. The
Novi-Michigan-based company has a network
of more than 230 dealers in the U.S.
Courtesy: Hino Trucks
Michigan-based Hino Trucks revealed a prototype of
its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck at the 2021
ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif..
“From our Project Z announcement last
October, we have received significant interest
from customers, and now we have something
tangible to show them in our prototype FCEV
( fuel cell electric vehicle),” said Bob Petz, senior
vice president of vehicle and parts sales
for Hino Trucks. 8
The Shell Starship 2.0 doesn’t aim to boldly go where no trucker has gone before, but the truck IS designed
to offer better fuel mileage across America’s interstates. Shell Starship 2.0 features a fuel-efficient upgrades
and a new chassis and drivetrain. During this year’s cross-country drive from San Diego, California, to
Jacksonville, Florida, the truck achieved 254 ton-miles per gallon for freight ton efficiency — a 3.5 times
improvement over the North America average freight ton efficiency.