From Electric to Intelligent: ZM's Bold Truck Move

ZM Trucks teams up with Sibros to turn its EV fleet into adaptive, data-driven machines.

7 Mar 2025

Electric is no longer the end goal. It's just the starting line.

In a bid to stay ahead of the curve, ZM Trucks has teamed up with Sibros to transform its electric vehicle fleet into a network of rolling, self-improving machines. Announced in March, the partnership will integrate Sibros' connected vehicle platform into ZM's trucks, enabling real-time data sharing, predictive maintenance, and over-the-air software updates.

The result? Trucks that don't just drive. They diagnose, adapt, and evolve.

"This partnership makes our trucks smarter and our customers more competitive," said ZM Trucks CEO Joost de Vries. "It's about delivering value, reducing costs, and staying ahead in a fast-changing market."

That fast change is coming from all sides. Fleet operators are under pressure to cut downtime, manage costs, and respond faster to issues on the road. Smart, connected systems like Sibros' offer a way to do just that, turning each vehicle into a data hub that alerts operators to problems before they cause delays.

The move also signals a broader shift in the automotive world. As vehicles become increasingly defined by their software rather than their hardware, automakers are turning to tech firms to handle everything from data integration to cloud-based updates.

For Sibros, whose platform is already gaining traction across the industry, this deal cements its role in the growing market for fleet intelligence. And that market is heating up. The U.S. fleet tech space is expected to triple by 2030.

Still, challenges remain. Data privacy, system compatibility, and cybersecurity are critical hurdles. But for now, ZM's bet on smart technology points to a future where fleets don't just go electric. They get brains to match.

In this race, the smartest trucks may just win.