New Volvo Road Train Video Arrives
Volvo has posted some fresh video of its autonomous vehicle “road train” technology.
As we reported back in June, Volvo is testing the road train concept on public roads in Spain. The SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project is predicated on the notion that a line of cars operating in unison can provide fuel savings, improve safety, and allow drivers to relax and enjoy a hands-free ride to their destination. Continue reading
Volvo Tests Autonomous Vehicle ‘Road Train’
Volvo’s vision of unified, collective highway driving is now being tested on public roads in Spain. Dubbed SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment), the project is based on the idea that platoons of self-driving cars could operate in unison on public highways to provide environmental, safety and comfort benefits. Continue reading
Volvo to Introduce Pedestrian Airbags
If you’re going to be hit by a car, try to make it a Volvo. In a move that proves Volvo designers continue to think outside of the box (or at least outside of the car), the safety-conscious auto manufacturer has introduced airbags designed to protect pedestrians who have been struck by a moving vehicle.
The 2013 Volvo V40, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, will be equipped with a large airbag triggered by front bumper sensors. When the vehicle collides with a person, the section of the hood closest to the windshield pops up, and the airbag is released. The airbag covers the area under the raised hood, as well as one-third of the windshield and the lower part of the A-pillar. The V40 also features an automatic braking system, triggered by radar and cameras, that can stop the vehicle if the driver fails to brake when someone steps out in front of the vehicle. Continue reading
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