THE RESULT WILL HELP BRITISH COMPANIES SEIZE EARLY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS INTO SCALABLE COMMERCIAL OFFERINGS , READY FOR THE MARKET .
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THE RESULT WILL HELP BRITISH COMPANIES SEIZE EARLY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS INTO SCALABLE COMMERCIAL OFFERINGS , READY FOR THE MARKET .
“ A transport revolution is taking place in the UK and HVS , together with the consortium , is at the forefront of the innovation ,” commented HVS CEO , Jawad Khursheed . “ We are engineering the world ’ s first autonomous hydrogen-electric powered HGV to demonstrate hubto-hub logistics to a leading retailer , ASDA , to elevate public perception , showcasing the potential autonomy can deliver thanks to increased safety and fuel savings , and develop new business models .”
“ In just a few years ’ time , the business of self-driving vehicles could add tens of billions to our economy and create tens of thousands of jobs across the UK ,” said Business Secretary , Grant Shapps . “ This is a massive opportunity to drive forward our priority to grow the economy , which we are determined to seize .
“ The support we are providing today will help our transport and technology pioneers steal a march on the global competition , by turning their bright ideas into market-ready products sooner than anyone else .”
“ Our market analysis indicates that the commercial vehicle segments such as haulage are where we will see autonomous vehicle technology first used in large scale deployments ,” said Fusion Processing CEO , Jim Hutchinson . “ Hub2Hub is a perfect showcase of what the advanced version of our CAVstar Automated Drive System can achieve . Combining SAE Level 4 autonomous driving with tele-operation to deliver safer and more efficient vehicle operations .”
ASDA Senior Fleet Manager , Sean Clifton , also commented : “ Reducing our fleet emissions is a major part of our plan of moving towards net zero , so we are keen to look at innovative new technology , such as autonomous HGV tractor units , which can make a real difference to our carbon footprint . We will continue to work with like-minded partners on projects such as this to reduce our impact on the environment .”
Through the integration of ground-breaking sensor technology within the vehicle consisting of an array of radars , LIDARs , cameras and Artificial Intelligence , it provides unprecedented operational safety without human intervention .
The application of this advanced system offers a next-generation solution to today ’ s shortcomings in the haulage industry , namely solving issues of driver shortages and improvement in driver quality of life , thanks to remote tele-operated vehicles . Drivers can stay local as well as take advantage of less intensive driving shifts , for a greater work-life balance . Fleet operators can also benefit by optimising vehicle utilisation during less busy hours , thereby making logistics more efficient and more environmentally friendly by avoiding congestion . In addition , on-board advanced automated drive systems can reduce energy and tyre emissions by optimising acceleration and braking at a far greater level than human ability .
Improved operational efficiencies will help create and support new business models by providing neverbefore-seen freedoms of transport logistics and reductions in vehicle TCO . The automated haulage depots and hubs used for autonomous vehicle technology will also offer improved usage of space , safety and efficiency for operators .
Forecasts predict that by 2035 , 40 % of new UK car sales will have self-driving capabilities , with a total market value for connected and automated mobility worth £ 41.7 billion to the UK . This could create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in connected and automated vehicle ( CAV ) technology . p
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