Semi-automated truck convoys are predicted to be introduced on highways in Europe by 2025. Image source: Shutterstock (#416940103)
Europe’s truck manufacturers recently revealed the ‘EU Roadmap for Truck Platooning’ which established a timeline of steps which leads to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways by the year 2025. The roadmap also presents guidelines for the policy makers and authorities on the regulatory changes and political support. Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) presented the roadmap to the policy makers and said, “The technology for platooning with trucks of the same brand is already available today. But clearly customers will need to be able to platoon with trucks of different brands, so our next objective is to introduce multi-brand platooning. By 2023, it should be possible to drive across Europe on motorways with multi-brand platoons, without needing any specific exemptions for crossing national borders – a prerequisite for international transport.”
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