Market Share of Truck Platooning Industry
The truck platooning market is majorly dominated by Peloton Technology, Daimler AG, Volvo Group, Scania AB, Continental AG, and DAF Trucks, among others. The truck platooning market includes truck OEMs and technology providers and is primarily characterized by a growing number of mergers and acquisitions, in addition to increasing investments. For instance-
- Horiba MIRA has confirmed that its partnership with GNSS specialist GMV NSL to develop new and improved passenger car platooning solutions for the European Space Agency (ESA) will enter a live trials phase in Q1 2022, encompassing both simulated and physical testing.
- Daimler AG is focusing on enhancing road safety and is continuously involved in technological innovations to boost truck platooning adoption. Such developments are anticipated to help the company emerge as one of the prominent players in the truck platooning market.
- In November 2020, Scania acquired Nantong Gaokai, a truck company in China, to start making trucks for the first time in the world's biggest auto market. The focus of acquisition is to bring safer and more fuel-efficient vehicles by promoting technologies like truck platooning in the market.
- In October 2020, TRATON SE planned to acquire the remaining 83.2% stake in Navistar International Corp. for a total cash consideration of USD 3.7 billion to expand its product portfolio. The acquisition is likely to focus on the development and establishment of trucks in the market for commercial applications.
Truck Platooning Market Leaders
Peloton Technology
Daimler AG
Volvo Group
DAF Trucks (Paccar Company)
Scania AB
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
