Continental is working with brake manufacturer Knorr-Bremse to develop level 4 autonomy technology in trucks. Level 4 autonomy means a vehicle is designed to drive itself under almost all circumstances without the need for human intervention. However, (you’ll be pleased to hear) human intervention is still possible. Continental’s vice president commercial vehicle products and systems, Dr Georg Fassler said: “It cuts the need for drivers, who in any event may not want to drive long distances anymore.” The companies are currently trialling prototypes of these trucks in Germany. Fassler explains that the technology allows trucks to enter and exit motorways, change lanes and overtake other vehicles. He added: “The next steps will involve manoeuvring in confined areas – inside transport depots,...[Read More]
Let’s be honest, not everyone in the trucking industry is a huge fan of tech. After all, it’s hard to embrace something that’s threatening to take away your job. But even the biggest opponent of tech must be able to see how technology has the potential to improve our lives. From healthcare to agriculture, tech is being used in many industries in so many ways. Autonomous trucks aside, there’s all sorts of cutting-edge tech that makes the trucking industry a safer, more efficient place to work. Here’s some of the tech that’s making trucking safer for truck drivers. 1 Cameras There are lots of ways cameras can make driving a truck safer. The first thing to note is just how sensitive camera technology has become. As well as being able to identify hazards on the road (including other vehicles, ...[Read More]
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According to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, systems with touchscreens, audio and video interfaces are significantly impacting driving performance.
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.
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The platform has been stealthily working its way into the hearts of hauliers and their clients, across a variety of sectors: Zeus.
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more than half (56%) of HGV operators said they saw improvements in driver behaviour from fitting camera systems in their vehicles.
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The more eagle-eyed among you may notice this isn’t the first time we’ve suggested must-have apps for truckers.