Prestudy of a Platooning Test bed
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Technology AB - Avd 6320, M1.6 |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 209 066 |
| Project duration | July 2013 - December 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The project was a pilot study with the aim to develop an application for a Test Bed for Vägtågtågspplikationer within VINNOVA´s program ´Testbäddar inom Miljöteknikområdet´. Investigations have been made of technology, finance and administration in the area and an application for a test-bed is being prepared to be submitted to VINNOVA.
Results and expected effects
As this is a pilot study is the outcome is the ability to submit a full application for the construction of a testbed. The test bed, if allowed to be implemented, will enhance the ability of Swedish research on heavy automated vehicles in road trains. This would make it possible to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%.
Approach and implementation
The feasibility study has investigated the demands for a testbed to provide a basis for a full test-bed project application. The following areas have been studied * Economy and organization for a testbed to build a testbed that will then be able to run and develop on its own after the orginal project has finished- * Technical requirements and proposed system solutions has been described after a SoA of research in the area as well as practical the experiences from previous research in automotive environments. * Safety aspects during operation have been considered.