AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Work
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
Automation, Fuel Reduction, transportation
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Dr. Josh Switkes Founder and CEO, Dave Lyons Co-Founder,
Steve Boyd Co-Founder and Prof. Chris Gerdes Co-Founder - Peloton Technology
WEBSITE
http://peloton-tech.com
Peloton Technology
A radar-like system which enables trucks to reduce fuel consumpton of up to 10%
Many studies have been done on the potential effects of semi trucks being able to travel in platoons. It could be more fuel-efficient, it could be safer, it could be easier on the drivers. And now, it could be coming to a highway near you. Peloton Technology has partnered with Omnitracs, a fleet management company, to provide platooning technology this year.
The most immediate benefit, according to Peloton Technology’s calculations, is the fuel efficiency. The lead truck in one of these platooning pairs will see 4.5 percent fuel savings, and the follow truck will see 10 percent. Omnitracs customers who have the Peloton system fitted to their trucks will be able to route pelotoning pairs as often as possible.