The ‘Powertech and Powertrains’ session on Day 2 of TruckShowX 2026 provided an end-to-end deep-dive into driveline and power technologies across trucks and trailers that are available both here and now, and into the future.
The session was kicked off by James Foott and Adam Carroll of Cummins Asia Pacific, the local arm of the global leader in power solutions, and household name for truck engines in Australia.
The duo highlighted Cummins’ focus on supporting today’s customers with real-world solutions to practical operational demands, whilst simultaneously preparing for the future with innovative alternative fuels options.
At the centre of the company’s value proposition is its integrated truck drivetrain, offering a complete system from engine to road – X15 diesel engine, Permalube heavy-duty driveline, RT-160 tandem rear axle, and the joint Eaton-Cummins Endurant XD transmission.
The integrated driveline offers smooth shifts to reduce fatigue, consistent response across equipped models within a fleet, optimised fuel use and fewer interfaces to simplify maintenance and improve uptime.
Looking to the future, the HELM (Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, Multiple Fuels) platform will enable operators to use the same known and proven X15 internal combustion engine platform for diesel, natural gas and hydrogen fuels, adding flexibility and offering pathways to alternative fuels.
Moving from trucks to trailers, the session saw Dean Panos of VE Motion (pictured above) and Andy Divall of Divall’s Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage take the stage to discuss powered trailer technology.
Top: James Foott, Chief Engineer On-Highway, Cummins Asia Pacific; Bottom left: Adam Carroll, Marketing Manager, Drivetrain and Braking Products, Cummins Asia Pacific; Bottom right: Andy Divall, Owner and Managing Director, Divall’s Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage
VE Motion’s powered trailer featuring a driven axle was on display at the show, fresh from its recent launch and public demonstration in South Australia.
Dean outlined the key benefits of the technology and what it means for operators – the opportunity to halve truck diesel consumption, provide extra power and torque, reduce cycle times, and achieve payback in a two-five year period.
Having previously invested and trialled a wide range of decarbonisation technologies across its operations, Divall’s is keen to move forward with an on-road trial of VE Motion’s technology in New South Wales and is looking forward to testing and assessing its operational benefits.
The session was wrapped up by Dr Joshua Allwright of the newly-formed company EHAULA, which is also seeking to develop and offer powered trailer technology to the market.
Josh outlined EHAULA’s plans, accelerated by its recent receipt of two government grants, to offer a unique set of powered modules that can be adapted to existing trailers and dollies in the heavy haulage sector, converting them into hybrid-electric assets for on and off-road applications.
EHAULA’s designs aim to reduce fuel usage, allow higher gross masses for combinations by overcoming existing powertrain limitations, and its unique battery-swap interfaces to keep back-to-base operations running around the clock.