The ability to now use surge brake-equipped trailers simplifies life for contractors. Electric brakes require specific brake controllers and electrical connectors on the trucks. Trying to pull ...

a brake energy recuperation system, and a battery. And the powered trailer, which can recover and store energy from braking, isn't necessarily meant to be used with a battery-electric tractor.

for trailers over 2000kg it is mandatory to have independent trailer brakes, which in practice means the car needs an ...