Volvo shows off semi-autonomous road train tech [videos]

The future of highway travel?

Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012
Volvo road train tech for SARTRE 25.1.2012

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norther

whats in the back of the truck? all the equipment u need to keep the cars behind u in order?

January 25, 2012 5:15 pm

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AlikMalix

What if the driver of the truck falls asleep and swerves off the cliff, will the other cars follow?

January 25, 2012 6:47 pm

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SeanTay

i love how when he opens the article on 'Driver-less Cars' it shows a bmw logo.

January 25, 2012 7:32 pm

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bavorak

It is possible to do much more interesting things than concentrating on driving? Sorry but what is more interesting to do in a car than enjoying the driving? (Well maybe a hot girl would provide a sufficient answer :D) However I don't consider being stuck behind a truck to be fun. At least not as fun as overtaking it.

January 26, 2012 1:12 am

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djcocum

Totally agree. I like to drive, not to get driven

January 26, 2012 2:36 am

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xLumino

I like the idea to take a break while driving. You can leave the convoj, when you are ready.. But I see a problem when the train becomes longer for independent driver to change the lane from the very left to the exit...

January 26, 2012 8:51 am

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Faithback

I hope this functionality is totally disabled on country roads... imagine trying to overtake a train when not on a multi-lane freeway... At a minimum, I'd need no less than RS & M cars just to safely complete overtaking.

January 26, 2012 1:48 pm

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