Platooning
Sensor-based assistance systems offer more than just safety
Platooning: driving in a convoy reduces consumption and emissions. Intelligent route comparison in the ZF Cloud provides the starting point for platooning technology.
The vehicles are connected with each other via direct communication.The trucks join together at an optimum distance to form the platoon but the sensors of each vehicle monitor the traffic situation individually. Acceleration and braking signals are transmitted to the following truck.
If the traffic allows, the platoon restores the optimal distance and therefore slipstream driving enables maximum efficiency. This results in reduced drag and therefore up to 10%less fuel consumption.
