Scania has incorporated GPS technology for the cruise control system, Scania Active Prediction, for identifying the vehicles position and also predicting the route that the vehicle will be following.
Fleet Management System
The speed of the vehicle is controlled according to the predicted route having either an ascent or a descent so that the fuel is used most efficiently. Using the cruise control system, a fuel saving of up to 3% is possible while travelling along uneven road stretches.
The cruise control system is a significant achievement in Scania’s technology that focuses on drivers in saving on fuel and also minimising environmental impact. The system is highly useful for drivers to easily adapt to the topography, especially when cruising along new routes or through severe weather conditions. The Scania Active Prediction system offers fuel savings as well as time savings. The system works with maximum efficiency while cruising on undulating routes. Scania will begin manufacturing trucks with the Active Prediction system from next year onwards. The topographic map available today shows the road network of Central and Western Europe which the system will follow to provide transit services across Europe and Turkey. A semi-trailer and tractor unit (40 t) combination will ensure a reduction in fuel consumption of 1700 l/y and a fuel saving of 3% while running at a speed of 180,000 km/year. This is equal to a fuel cost reduction annually of EUR 2,200 and a carbon dioxide emission reduction of more than 4 t.
Source: http://www.scania.com/