The next generation of trailer and truck connectivity.
European trucks are becoming more connected, more automated, and more data-intensive. The connector between trailer and tractor has not kept pace. EvolutionIQ changes that.
The technical white paper from Phillips Europe covers the full case for EvolutionIQ: the data demands of modern commercial vehicles, the industry inflection point, technical specifications, the backwards compatibility argument, and the cost case for OEMs and fleets.
EvolutionIQ is a revolutionary trailer and truck interface that delivers the next level of communication, power transfer, and safety for European commercial vehicles. It includes ISO-standardised Ethernet communications, providing the bandwidth modern driver assistance systems demand and the expandability future standards will require.
4 Gb/sec today, future-proofed to 40 Gb/sec. Provides up to 20x more bandwidth than current alternatives, supporting the data demands of modern European commercial vehicles.
Connects directly to existing ISO 12098 trailers with no adaptor required. European fleets can begin transitioning immediately without replacing existing infrastructure.
Other solutions require a separate Ethernet connector alongside the existing 15-pin. EvolutionIQ combines both, reducing hardware, cost, and installation complexity.
European commercial vehicles are evolving faster than the infrastructure connecting them. Driver assistance systems, cameras, and automation are already on the road and the data demands will only grow. The connector between trailer and tractor is the last link in that chain to catch up.
The fleets, OEMs, and suppliers who move early will define the next generation of European trucking. Those who wait for others to decide will be building around someone else’s standard.
| Alternative A | EvolutionIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 2 Gb/sec | + 4 Gb/sec, future-proofed to 40 Gb/sec |
| Backward compatibility with ISO 12098 | Requires adaptor or additional electrical cable | + No adaptor required. Direct connection. |
| Wiring and connectors | Requires additional hardware | + Single replacement for wiring and connectors |
| Pin count and Ethernet channels | 7 pins, 2 Ethernet channels | + 15 pins, 4 Ethernet channels |
| Ethernet architecture | Distributed only | + Centralised or distributed |
| Projected industry adoption | Slower. Estimated around 2050. | + Accelerated. Estimated around 2030. |
| Overall system cost | Higher | + Lower |
Note: Connecting a alternative-equipped truck to a legacy ISO 12098 trailer requires either a sophisticated cross-translation controller or an additional ISO 12098 electrical cable.
EvolutionIQ facilitates a smooth transition to the new Ethernet standards required by ISO for integrating driver assistance systems including cameras, side-view devices, and ADAS. Fleets can begin upgrading without disrupting operations or replacing existing trailers.
Talk to the Phillips Europe team about what EvolutionIQ means for your vehicles, your systems, and your position in the European market.
