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quite different from passenger cars. We have educational programmes in place which support our customers to decide whether an electric truck or a combustion engine truck is better suited for their needs, depending on the usage.”
The role of digital twins As vehicles become increasingly defined by software rather than hardware, Daimler Truck has embraced the concept of digital twins – virtual replicas of physical vehicles, systems or components that enable simulation, monitoring and optimisation of various aspects of the vehicle lifecycle, from design and production to performance and maintenance.
“ Digital twins is a long-lasting theme,” Lutz explains.“ As we move more and more to a softwaredriven vehicle architecture, a digital twin is a prerequisite.”
The value of digital twins becomes particularly evident when considering over-the-air updates, a growing capability in modern commercial vehicles. These updates allow truck manufacturers to modify vehicle parameters and software without physical access to the vehicle.
“ There is a lot of software and many updates going into a truck. You need to know what software is running on there,” he says.
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