Platooning

La falta de financiación hunde a la empresa que ideó los convoyes de camiones sin conductor

Autonomous truck convoy developer Locomation denied reports it is closing, but said it laid off most non-engineering employees.

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FHWA has awarded a contract for a platooning study, Schneider could be looking at an acquisition and UPS has an earnings surprise.

Learn how existing and future technologies will continue the evolution of supply chains, transportation and warehousing.

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Pilot tests are being run now on the most basic aspect of platooning technology, but there’s more to come.

Ready or not, truck platooning is inching closer to reality. Our latest infographic highlights the primary benefits of platooning technology.

Peleton Founder and CEO Josh Switkes shifted the platooning conversation toward potential safety benefits during a presentation at the Automated Vehicle Symposium in San Francisco, California.

Volvo Trucks and FedEx demonstrated their truck platooning technology in North Carolina this morning, in conjunction with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority.

According to experts, platooning is a “now” technology ready for commercial operations, but there is still some resistance and operational challenges that must be overcome.

Peloton announced that vehicles equipped with its platooning technology have covered over 1,000 miles in Florida testing.

Global technology company Wabco Holdings has acquired a 1% equity stake in Nikola Motor Company with a $10 million investment. Nikola is designing a hydrogen-electric Class 8 truck.

The EPA is preparing to formally rescind the requirements that glider kits comply with Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions rules.

C.H. Robinson will implement Omnitracs’ Virtual Load View (VLV) application as it seeks ways to improve visibility into load tracking. The system will run alongside C.H. Robinson’s own Navisphere system.

How did the solar eclipse last week affect the trucking industry? New data from Lytx tries to some numbers behind the event.

While still strong, conditions may be moderating for the trucking industry as key indicators are slowly retreating from recent highs.

It’s so simple, that it’s somewhat surprising someone has already come up with the idea. Einride, a Swedish startup, has developed an electric-powered, self-driving box on wheels. The T-pod made its debut this week with a promise to revolutionize cargo movement.

Ready or not, truck platooning is inching closer to reality. And it offers a real chance at fuel savings. Research suggests that trucks running in platoons can save between 4% and 10% in fuel depending on their position in the platoon. Read more about how Peloton is moving the industry closer to vehicle platoons: Peloton set to debut truck platoons later this year.

Unlike autonomous vehicles, a driver remains in ultimate control of a truck while in platoon formation. Because of this, it is likely that two-truck platooning will be available to fleets later this year.