TIV working groups

The working group “E‑Mobility of Trailers” develops technical, energy‑related, and digital solutions to lead trailers into the era of electromobility. It analyzes application scenarios, evaluates technological options, and initiates projects that advance electric drives, energy storage systems, and intelligent control technologies in the trailer sector.

The working group designs innovative electric propulsion and energy systems for trailers. It assesses emerging technologies, launches pilot projects, and shapes the transition toward sustainable, efficient, and intelligently connected trailer solutions.

The working group “Trailer Acceptance” analyzes user needs, identifies acceptance barriers, and develops measures to sustainably improve the introduction and use of the trailer.

The working group’s task is to enhance the use, perception, and acceptance of a new or further‑developed trailer—both within the organization and among external users. It identifies obstacles, develops measures to improve user‑friendliness, and supports the introduction process through communication and organizational guidance. The group accompanies the change process through targeted communication, training activities, and continuous optimization.

The working group “Trailer Innovation” develops forward‑looking concepts for the design, technology, and digitalization of modern trailers. Its goal is to significantly enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in the transport sector through innovative trailer technologies.

The working group drives the technological and functional advancement of the trailer. It identifies innovation potential, develops new concepts, and supports their implementation to make trailers more powerful, safer, more sustainable, and more digitally integrated.

The working group consolidates technical knowledge and strategic capabilities to represent the interests of the trailer industry effectively in politics, public administration, and relevant committees. It monitors regulatory developments, assesses their impact on trailer technologies, and develops aligned positions on key future topics such as efficiency, digitalization, and e‑mobility. Through targeted communication, dialogue formats, and political networking, the working group contributes to creating suitable framework conditions for innovative, sustainable, and competitive trailer solutions.

The international working group “Trailer Sustainability” develops sustainability strategies with the goal of providing members with a practical roadmap for addressing future challenges. The group focuses on regulatory developments, particularly those increasingly driven by Brussels. This enables members to gain a differentiated understanding of upcoming requirements, tailored to company size and operational context.

In the next phase, the working group will analyze the marketing opportunities associated with establishing a greener industry image.