Volvo's research with SARTRE for 'Road Trains'

The first test demonstration of multi vehicle platoon technology has been successfully completed. Intrigued? Take a look to find out more about SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) and Volvo's contribution to this unique project.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Sartre
• Januari
• 2012

[MortisIlluminare]

And suddenly truck loses control and jumps out from the bridge... And 4 Volvos do the same following each other with precise 6 meter distance... %)

I know - it is a "Lemming mode autopilot"! :)

[URAMOSKVA1]

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[psrisawatnupap]

I did test drive and tested almost their safety equipment.

to sum, it is quite good.

except swaying like a floating boat

[YankeeysRule319]

@DJzSith

Have you ever drove a volvo s60 R? Volvo's are one of the most underrated brands on the market.

[exxtraz]

I am amazed by stupidity if comments below. I applaud Volvo for thinking ahead. I am sure Europe will get this kind of technology first, since US market is so immature.

[besteli1]

Now only if volvos weren't so expensive

[squaner1]

@DJzSith that is why you have a choice to join the road-train or leave. People would actually join it when you actually want to do other things on the road.

[DJzSith]

@Oddityworld ok, they are not "shity: but they are not desirable either, they are not driver focused, they are so boring to drive, and to be in, that people just fall asleep or read the papers. They have better exterior designs, but that is about it. Plus they are chinese owned right now, which took a big part of the quality and safety part of theyr image.

[Oddityworld]

@DJzSith Shitty car, what are you talking about? Give me a Volvo any day over any other car.

[DJzSith]

Why read the news in a shitty car and risk and accident when you could overtake that truck and read the paper when you get home.