I just wanted to share with you our latest blog post. It relates to the trucking and road transport industry. An industry that is the supply bloodline of our great country and an industry burdened by high fuel, labour and safety costs – but that could be set to change.

Last year, the WA Government approved truck platooning trials in the state in conjunction with Silicon Valley innovators Peloton Technology.

The technology creates a form of convoy where all vehicles are in constant communication to synchronise speed, braking and positioning. The lead truck assumes control of the platoon through vehicle to vehicle communication, and depending on the trailers used and the gap between vehicles, which can range from 1.5 seconds to 0.6 seconds, the reduction in drag can realise fuel savings of up to 12 per cent.

It’s a promising advance – particularly in Australia, where lengthy truck routes between urban centres make the potential benefits even more pronounced. ...[click to continue]...