Truck Platooning Through Connected Vehicles

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Truck Platooning Through Connected Vehicles

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English

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations Research and Development
Subject/TRT Terms:

Connected Vehicles Traffic Platooning Trucks Vehicle To Vehicle Communications
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HRT-15-013
Resource Type:

Brief
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations Research and Development
Abstract:

Truck platooning involves using automation and wireless communication technology to allow trucks to drive close together. Truck platooning may offer significant benefits to both the trucking industry and the public, including meeting just-in-time deliveries, consistent speeds, lower emissions and fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and improved safety.
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PDF
Collection(s):

Federal Highway Administration
Main Document Checksum:

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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87516/dot_87516_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 485.67 KB ]

File Language:

English

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