JOST KKS-U connector

With its KKS automatic coupling technology, JOST offers couplings of the future. An innovative system for coupling is made up of the KKS 42 fifth wheel coupling, Modul e-Drive electric landing gear, sensor coupling system, three sensors, LubeTronic automatic lubrication system, KKS remote control, and the ISO 13044-2-certified KKS connector. Existing trailers can be retrofitted with the KKS-U Connector. The KKS was previously a solution for new trailers and mixed fleets. Fleet managers can easily connect preexisting trailers with the KKS by using the KKS-U connector, with an installation option from underneath the trailer. “Due to a particularly straightforward installation, they can be effortlessly equipped with the KKS system. No modifications to the trailer chassis are necessary,” claimed Andreas Jakubin, Product Manager KKS.

Volkswagen Group dieselgate

The long drawn 2015 battle of the VW Group has reached a settlement stage. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed that Volkswagen and its Audi division have reached a USD 85 mn settlement in principle over alleged environmental law violations related to the diesel cheating scandal. According to Paxton, the deal mandates that the German manufacturer pay a USD 85 mn civil penalty. The Texas Supreme Court decided in favour of the proceedings of the State environmental lawsuit. Volkswagen, which declined to comment right away as per reports, is said to have paid over USD 20 bn to settle the U.S. lawsuits brought about by the diesel gate or emissions scandal. The courts have previously determined that this does not exclude them from liability to municipal and state governments.