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Peloting allows cyclists to make progress while using considerably less energy, a practice which Dr. Switkes has adapted to suit the trucking world, where the cost saving in terms of fuel could be really considerable, especailly when you consider that there are estimated 22 million heavy goods vehicles plying their trade on the highways of the World, with fuel costs now amounting to 40% of all commercial fleet overheads.
According to information released by Dr. Switkes from their most recent tests, Peloting technology, in certain driving situations, particularly long flat stretches, can bring average fuel savings of around 7.5 % for both trucks in the mini convoy, thanks to the trucks being able to drive with a gap of only a few meters between them, compared to a recommended distance of a few hundred meters for trucks controlled by a human because of slow reaction times.
Peloton Technology allows the lead truck to communicate directly to the rear truck, conveying information, including braking, vehicle speed and engine torque, with just two switches required to control the system.
Before the technology can swing into action both truck drivers will be required check-in to a control center, submitting a form of “ travel plan”, to make certain that the road they are travelling meet the accepted criteria, and if there are any adverse weather conditions expected.
According to Dr. Switke the Platooning Network Operations Center bears a lot of comparisons to an air traffic control center, “but much more automated.”
Dr. Josh Switkes graduated with a PhD from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering.
Before forming Palaton Technologies in Dr Switkes was involved in the development of automotive safety and control systems for production vehicles at Volkswagen and Audi in Germany and the US among other similar project in the field.
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