Technology
‘Intelligent’ mapping service planned to create safer roads
Vehicle-mounted image recognition technology is being used on Britain’s roads to create ‘intelligent’ maps of roadside assets.
Reliance on infotainment devices creating unsafe roads
According to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, systems with touchscreens, audio and video interfaces are significantly impacting driving performance.
E-highways could reduce UK trucking emissions
The report by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight argues that the so-called Electric Road System (ERS) would cost £19.3 billion, be completed by late 2030s, and have paid for itself within 15 years.
5 trucking techs being used in the fight against Covid-19
It’s not surprising that trucking technology has been updated and repurposed because of Covid-19. Here are five examples of how trucking tech has been adapted.
China leading the way in electric trucking
To say that China dominates the electric trucking market is no exaggeration. The country is leagues ahead of its competitors in terms of producing electrified trucks. However, the signals point to sales of electric trucks to take off around the world pretty soon.
In-cab cameras bring significant business benefits for HGV operators
more than half (56%) of HGV operators said they saw improvements in driver behaviour from fitting camera systems in their vehicles.
Tesla claimed its pickup truck was bulletproof. Then the windows smashed
When Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s first electric pickup truck, things didn’t quite go to plan.
Staying healthy as a truck driver
Staying healthy. It sounds so easy. All you need to do is eat well, drink lots of water, so more and stay active.
5G smart roads are coming
Finland and China are expected to have functioning smart roads in the coming few years, and the UK government has prioritised the rollout of 5G services.
Gamer turns trucker
Simulator games are designed to resemble real life as accurately as possible.
Boost to EU road transport connectivity
20 years ago, no one was entertaining the idea of vehicles talking to one another.
Long-range camera catches drivers 1km away
It’s a common sight: motorists travelling too fast on the motorway and slamming on their brakes when they see a police car.
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