Jost, a producer and supplier of commercial vehicle equipment, recently joined the newly founded AeroAlliance platform.
This initiative creates a marketplace for the development and approval of innovative aerodynamic solutions for trailers with the aim of reducing the energy consumption of commercial vehicle fleets and increasing efficiency.
The AeroAlliance aims to make a significant contribution to achieving EU targets as part of the “Fit for 55” initiative. This requires a reduction in fleet consumption of commercial vehicles by 10% for semi-trailers and 7.5% for trailers by 2030. These savings can be achieved through various efficiency measures, including tire optimization, lightweight construction measures, and steering and lift axles, as well as aerodynamic improvements.
“As one of the first companies to join the AeroAlliance, we are emphasizing our commitment to actively shaping the future of the logistics industry through innovative technologies and cooperation with other system suppliers and trailer manufacturers,” Michael Fischer, Jost vice president of product development, said in a news release. “We provide technologies to support electric or hybrid drives and develop weight-optimized materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.”
Cooperation is key to increasing efficiency
AeroAlliance membership offers Jost the opportunity to work with other companies in the industry on cost-efficient and marketable solutions for aerodynamic optimization. The approval requirements for these systems are often complex and expensive. By pooling expertise and resources, Jost and the other members of the Alliance can work together to overcome these challenges and realize the full potential of aerodynamic measures for trailers.
The alliance currently includes Hesterberg, HS Schoch, System Trailers, and Jost.
“The AeroAlliance was founded to create a much-needed marketplace where suppliers and manufacturers can work together to tackle the complex and expensive approval requirements for aerodynamic solutions,” said Dr. Rainer Buffo, managing director of Aeco.green, which initiated AeroAlliance. “Our goal is to create synergies between leading players in the industry and to jointly develop innovative approaches that sustainably reduce energy consumption in the transport industry.
“The platform facilitates the collaboration needed to increase the efficiency of trailer fleets through aerodynamic improvements and to achieve the EU’s climate targets.”