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Future Trucks, Convoys with Autopilot

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Future long-distance transport is a series or a long convoy of trucks (you can also bus) which slides at a constant speed and controlled by the autopilot. The trucks rolled nonstop to the front (nose) and tail squeezed together.

Remarkably again, the convoy trucks, are on the special channel, called a green corridor, similar to the busway, the Trans-Jakarta, the capital. The difference is, the Trans-Jakarta must disupiri continue, green corridors, can go and turn himself.

The concept truck and future transportation distance was initiated and written by Rikard Odel, Design Director of Volvo Truck Corporation and published yesterday through his website.

Faster
In addition to the concept of transportation, Rikard Orell also pouring forms and truck technology, called Concept Volvo Truck in 2020. Explained, the realization of the truck with the autopilot facilities, progress go faster than the original calculation.

"At least, 10 years into the future can already be applied," he explained. He also said the future of these trucks look very different than the current truck.

For us in Indonesia, if the toll road project completed the Trans-Java, Rikard Odell these ideas can be considerable as a mode of transportation in the future. Moreover, if later, the Sunda Strait bridge project became a reality. Steady! To reduce traffic congestion due to truck betrjalan slow!

Rikard sure, the idea could diujudkan as soon as possible because the technology will be introduced to the Volvo Truck Concept 2020, many of which have been used at this time. "Only a few technologies still in development," he added.

Commercial Transportation
With this concept, commercial transportation, whether a truck or bus distance will become more secure and efficient. Another attraction, truck or bus that drove in convoy formation, like trains, traveling at an average speed of 90 km / h, does not require rails. In addition also did not need to use a special liaison between the trucks. For, it is planned to use wireless systems.

Also explained, with this method, the level of truck traffic safety, the better. The confiscated land into smaller trucks. So also with the use of the road.

No less interesting, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions so low. Section, barriers experienced by the truck behind the formation is reduced due to sliding with "slipstream". With the autopilot, the driver can rest behind the wheel.

Touch Screen
No less interesting, another concept is a relief driver space with futuristic appearance.

"We replace the traditional dashboard with a thin panel. Information can be tailored to the needs of drivers. Konntrol panels such as the iPhone because it is operated using the touch screen. So cabin space is more efficient, "continued Rikard Odell.

Saving space in the cabin also done by making driver's seat of a sleek and slim. Equipped with ventilated backed webbing, similar to modern office chairs. Moreover, mounted behind the driver's seat futon couch that can be extended into the bed.

Patron aerodynamics
Appearances before the truck mass is very different compared with that now. Sleek exterior with a small front area. Headlamps, LED type and Sein together. No more big mirror and was replaced by cameras. Direct picture displayed on the windshield.

Last discussed, in front, the bottom of this truck, made the bulge sticking out about half a meter in front of the main body. "It is protective when a collision with an aerodynamic shape," he said. Because of that, do not count as a maximum length of a truck! Ah ... no nonsense!


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