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In the 60-minute show, IVECO invited guests to “Go Smart!” with the new vehicles, which take innovation, connectivity, TCO improvement and sustainability to the next level.

IVECO appropriately chose a digital format to reveal the latest product phase of its Daily and S-WAY commercial vehicles, as it highlighted the new van and heavy-duty truck ranges ‘as smart vehicles’ that take connectivity and sustainability to the next level.

The format of the virtual launch event reflected the high innovation content of the new ranges and outlined details of the high level of interaction now available through its new IVECO Driver Pal system. IVECO’s new vocal driver companion participated in the presentations, interacting with Thomas Hilse, IVECO Brand President, via Amazon Alexa throughout the event.

Commenting on the initiative Thomas said: “We wanted a launch event capable of bringing across clearly and in an engaging format the unique strengths of the new Daily and S-WAY, demonstrating how we are revolutionising the way our customers communicate with our vehicles. We showed how we put them centre-stage when we develop our products and services, with one idea driving us: making their life and work smarter, easier, more enjoyable and much more productive.”

NEW IVECO S-WaY EVO II: 100% CONNECTED TRuCk

The new IVECO S-WAY range has been engineered to deliver even more outstanding value and productivity for the fleet owner. It has further increased its fuel efficiency, which was already among the best, with a new engine line-up and next generation rear axle, advanced technologies and innovative services tailored to the customers’ needs. It takes connectivity and driver-centricity to a new level with the unique IVECO Driver Pal voice companion, new advanced functionalities and connected services.

The new IVECO S-WAY builds on the success this range has achieved since its launch in 2019. Overall, sales have exceeded all expectations, leading to significant gains in market share. IVECO S- WAY natural gas models are the strong leaders in Europe, and today account for more than a quarter of units sold.

According to Giuliano Giovannini, Head of Medium & Heavy Line Product Management, the new engine line-up meets Euro 6/E emissions standards and is type-approved for 100% second-generation bio-diesel, such as HVO. The FTP Cursor 13 range has been extended with two new power ratings, 490 hp and 530 hp. This 13-litre engines have been coupled with new, high-efficiency single-reduction rear axles, and longer rear axle ratios down to 2.31:1 are available with standard profile tyres. This enables substantial down-speeding, resulting in greater efficiency when cruising on long-distance routes. These features make the new Cursor 13 490 hp version a true TCO Champion and the perfect vehicle for long haulage.

A reduction in fuel consumption of up to 3% has been gained by the new Eco Mode for the automatic air conditioning system, which eliminates unnecessary energy absorption, and the new A-pillar aerodynamic covers that further improve air flow around the cab.

“The IVECO S-WAY transforms the way drivers interact with their vehicle, making life on board easier and more productive with the unique IVECO Driver Pal vocal driver companion, new advanced functionalities and connected services. It enables the driver to interact with the vehicle, its control systems, the IVECO Control Room and all fleet management functions using voice commands via Amazon Alexa. With the unique MYIVECO skill, they can not only activate in-cab controls and use the infotainment, but also use the navigation system to plan their route, and check the vehicle’s health status and their Driving Style Evaluation score. IVECO Driver Pal also puts them in contact with the driver community through the MYCOMMUNITY skill, making it possible to exchange messages with other drivers on their route or near their destination. They can share useful travel information and support each other,” he said.

IVECO is introducing a ground breaking new service that offers complete peace of mind to the driver and the fleet owner, in case of accident or other issue with the vehicle. The driver can activate IVECO Top Care through IVECO Driver Pal. The nearest IVECO workshop will be alerted and resolution will be fast-tracked. The service offers an innovative driver hospitality package if the vehicle is not back on the road within six hours. It includes free transfer, accommodation and, if needed, medical assistance.

“It is unusual for a manufacturer to make a substantial product update just two years after launching a brand-new model. However, this is exactly what we

Latest modifications to S-WAY and Daily models unveiled by IVECO Live!

are doing with the IVECO S-WAY – and we are improving a vehicle that was already among the best in its category. Today, with the new IVECO S-WAY we move to the next level, with a level of innovation that has no equivalent on the market. We offer our customers a vehicle that anticipates their needs and will exceed their expectations,” concluded Giuliano.

NEW IVECO DaILY: gETS SmaRT(ER)!

The latest evolution of the IVECO Daily family of light commercial vehicles breaks new ground, introducing interaction and collaboration with the driver and owner, turning the vehicle into a true in-business companion.

Today’s key trends in the commercial vehicle industry have driven the latest evolutionary push of the new Daily, with the developers at IVECO introducing innovative, customer-centred solutions that make it an adaptive, interactive, collaborative and connected vehicle.

The new Daily anticipates customer demands in a commercial vehicle industry that is changing fast, with the Covid-19 pandemic having amplified and accelerated existing trends. The last-mile delivery sector has experienced

a boom, as consumers dramatically increased their reliance on e-commerce and delivery services during lockdowns. This shift in shopping habits is expected to be permanent to some degree with the easing of restrictions – with a consequent growth in the demand for light commercial vehicles. Connectivity has become a necessity in every area of everyday life – personal and professional – and vehicles must meet this requirement. Sustainability and clean air have acquired even more urgency, leading to increasingly challenging vehicle emissions standards.

Another significant development on the new Daily is the AIR-PRO pneumatic suspension, which will cover many applications within LCV segments such as utilities, bus and motorhome. The new system continuously adapts to the condition of usage to deliver a uniquely smooth and safe ride for driver and load, as the AIR-PRO Continuous Damping Control (CDC) unit reacts almost instantly to road disturbances, calculating every 10 milliseconds the ideal pressure on each shock absorber to deliver the best dynamic reaction. The lower vibrations, reduced by 25%, contribute further to a supremely comfortable driving experience.

The AIR-PRO intelligent system also adapts to the driver’s requirements and puts them in control of the suspension’s behaviour. They can choose to prioritise comfort with the Soft setting; select Load to optimise handling and roll control in full load conditions; or leave it to the system’s self-adapting parameters with the Auto setting. The AIR-PRO suspension adapts to the vehicle load, reducing the roll angle by 30% in bends, enhancing the driver’s safety and protecting the load. The AIR-PRO suspension makes loading and unloading operations easy and efficient, adjusting the height of the vehicle chassis in less than 10 seconds. A memory function also enables the operator to memorise the alignment with usual loading bays, making it even easier to get the vehicle ready.

The New Daily introduces a new more precise 6-speed manual transmission. Coupled to the 2.3-litre engine and with the same clutch as the 3.0-litre engine, it is more durable - by up to 18%. As the new transmission will require no oil change, a reduction in maintenance and repair costs of up to 4% can be achieved.

For further driver comfort, the new Daily features new seats with central pads of the cushion and backrest, and the headrest in memory foam – an industry first for Light Commercial Vehicles.

Again, three engines are offered – diesel and natural gas, with the 2.3- litre coming with power ranging from 116 hp to 156 hp (available in light- and heavy-duty homologation), and the

3.0-litre with power ratings from 160 hp to 207 hp. The 2.3-litre engine is said to achieve up to 6% in fuel savings in WLTP cycle compared to the previous model. With the 3.0-litre CNG engine, powerful and responsive performance is delivered with 136 hp and 350 Nm torque.

Commenting on these latest developments, Thomas Hilse, IVECO Brand President, said: “With the New Daily we move to the next level and go smart. It offers a level of innovation with no equivalent on the market. It brings on board best-in-class comfort and safety, extraordinary flexibility and mission focus, together with a substantial TCO reduction and a constantly expanding portfolio of IVECO ON services. For us at IVECO, improvement is a never-ending process – when we reach one goal, we immediately start working on the next one. We never stop.”

Also at the event, Davide Diana, IVECO Light Business Line Director, stated: “Every Daily generation has set new standards, and this has made of Daily ‘a Brand within the IVECO Brand’ with enduring success. Today, the Daily leads the European chassis cab sector and, with the Daily 7-ton version, the high-payload sub-segment. It is true to its sustainability vocation, being the point of reference in alternative-fuel LCVs. The New Daily enters the LCV market in a year where it is expected to rise to the highest level in history. Registrations have consistently grown over the last 3 quarters, with IVECO following the same trend.”

IVECO Driver Pal: On-board vocal driver companion built on Amazon Web Services with Amazon Alexa features

IVECO Driver Pal, available on its new Daily and S-WAY ranges, has been developed with the support of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Professional Services and is powered by AWS Machine Learning, voice, security and server-less technologies, including Amazon Comprehend, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Amazon Translate, using Amazon’s Alexa cloud-based voice service to enhance the driver’s experience.

The solution provides drivers with a helpful voice Artificial Intelligence experience on the road, enabling them to bring their digital life on board and interact with their truck through voice commands.

IVECO Driver Pal is designed to help the driver optimise their route and stops, adapting to events on the way by relying on real-time information from the IVECO driver community, IVECO support services and the web. This enables the driver keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Driver Pal also offers features that enable drivers to bring their digital life on board and facilitate their personal and work life: through voice commands they can perform all sorts of tasks whilst minimising distractions – manage their calendar, play music or their favourite podcasts, call other Alexa-enabled devices, check the news, weather and traffic reports, and even access their Alexa-enabled home automation devices.

Two new modules developed with AWS Professional Services and Alexa Auto team, called MYIVECO and MYCOMMUNITY, enable the driver to interact with the vehicle in an entirely new way.

With MYIVECO drivers can use vocal commands to manage their journey and plan their route: set up their destination, find parking places and service stations on the way with their navigation system, change route to avoid heavy traffic and search for restaurants and hotels. They can check their Driver Style Evaluation score and ask for tips to drive more safely and efficiently. On long-distance missions, IVECO Driver Pal will even tell them when they need to stop for their statutory breaks based on tachograph information.

The MYIVECO skill also enables drivers to launch a vehicle check list before their trip and be informed about maintenance and health status of their vehicle’s main components such as tyres, batteries, filter, clutch and brake pads. They can access information about the truck’s efficiency, view tips on how to improve it, or book a service stop at the dealership of their choice. If they have a technical issue, they can ask IVECO’s Control Room for help and, if necessary, activate the Assistance Non-Stop service and access the Remote Assistance Service and Over-The-Air updates.

Drivers can also use the MYIVECO skill to activate several in-cab functions, such as setting the air conditioning and heating systems, switching lights on and off, turning on media and many more. This means they remain focused on the road.

Remember the days of the CB radio? (Good Buddy!). Well, the second module; MYCOMMUNITY acts like a digital CB radio, allowing the users to be part of a driver community. They can exchange voice messages with other drivers and search for messages along their route or in the area near their destination, for example. They can share and listen to information about traffic conditions or queues at border controls, which will help to avoid unexpected delays, or get tips about the best parking areas or restaurants and other useful information. Language is no barrier, as MYCOMMUNITY will translate to and from English, German, French, Italian and Spanish – and more languages will follow.

The MYCOMMUNITY skill will be open to all drivers (not only the IVECO ones), enabling the creation of a wider driver community where they exchange advice, hints and keep in touch with other drivers on their route.