Tech | November 10, 2009 | 2 comments

Wireless Road Trains Keep Highway Vehicles Linked Together

source: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/11/10/wireless-road-trains-keep-highway-vehicles-linked-together/

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What if you could drive onto the highway, take your hands off the wheel, and sit back and read a book? That might not be as far-fetched as you might think if an EU-financed research project is successful. The project, dubbed SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) wants to link vehicles together in eight-car “road trains” led by a professional driver. The project, which is aimed at commuters traveling long distances, could drastically cut travel time, congestion, and fuel consumption.

Source: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/11/10/wireless-road-trains-keep-highway-vehicles-l...
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2 comments // Wireless Road Trains Keep Highway Vehicles Linked Together

  • decidedlyindecisive
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      decidedlyindecisive  

    • I thought of this idea before, and because I thought of it I can confidently say that its a GREAT idea. In the picture, I don't see why there are 'independent' vehicles. All vehicles should have to do this in the future - and instead of a 'professional driver' get a system that can run itself with no human drivers...

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  • dreamsenvoy
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