Travelling safely: how modern technologies are changing everyday truck life

Electronics play a key role in modern lorries. Today hardly anything works without these systems - such components are a decisive factor when it comes to safety, reliability and efficiency. HELLA offers a wide range of sensors and control units that monitor critical vehicle functions and thus detect failures or malfunctions at an early stage.

A modern truck must work efficiently under all conditions – whether in city traffic or on long-distance journeys. HELLA supports these needs by means of precise sensor solutions such as pressure and temperature sensors, which record important engine parameters and transmit them to the engine management system. Injection quantity, air supply and combustion are thus optimally controlled. The portfolio is complemented by coolant thermostats, which ensure precise control of the engine temperature, thus guaranteeing efficiency and durability. All products are designed to cope with a great deal of strain and stress and demanding everyday use in commercial vehicles. Also on offer: powerful starters and alternators that ensure a reliable engine start and a stable energy supply. The products are robust, durable and designed for tough everyday use in lorries.

Horns, fanfares and backup and warning alarms from HELLA are more than just accessories – where there is doubt, they save lives. HELLA offers a broad portfolio here, ranging from classic trumpet horns to heavy-duty backup and warning alarms. Especially when engines are noisy and reverse gear is engaged, there is often only an acoustic signal available to warn others. The BM10 and BM30 backup and warning alarm series offer a particularly robust solution for heavy vehicles and construction machinery. These systems reliably warn other road users and thus prevent accidents during manoeuvring or reversing. The products are certified to international standards and designed for use under extreme conditions.

But it's not just hidden technology that determines safety – the direct working environment also has a major influence. Anyone who spends ten hours a day behind the wheel not only needs a functioning vehicle, but also an environment that allows concentration and relaxation. Ergonomically designed cabs, intelligent air conditioning and well-thought-out storage systems are increasingly creating a more pleasant working environment. 

With sophisticated solutions for lighting, acoustics and assistance systems, HELLA creates conditions under which drivers can concentrate and relax while travelling. Modern sensor technology supports the automatic climate control and ensures optimum air quality in the cab. Digital interfaces and telematics systems facilitate communication with fleet management and ensure smooth day-to-day processes.

What will the HGV of the future look like? Quieter, more efficient – and emission-free. HELLA is today already working on the technologies needed for all this. These include innovative hydrogen storage solutions for emission-free mobility and digital trailer lighting systems with CAN bus technology, which reduce cabling and weight. The "Future Trailer Lighting System" uses digital signal transmission to reduce copper requirements and to save weight.

HELLA offers a comprehensive portfolio of safety-relevant components for trucks. From electronics and sensors through acoustic warning systems right up to installation materials and comfort solutions. The goal is very definite: more safety, more efficiency, more comfort and convenience! For a daily routine in the world of trucks that puts people at the centre and that reliably masters the challenges of modern logistics.