Have we just witnessed a major development in the world of trucking?

Have we just witnessed a major development in the world of trucking? IVECO has always been at the forefront of exciting changes and developments within the commercial vehicle world. IVECO have recently announced that their reliable IVECO S-Way truck has been equipped with PlusDrive, Plus’s enhanced driver-assist solution using autonomous driving, on public roads in Germany. This exciting technological development is the result of rigorous testing and validation processes such as extensive closed-course testing, validation of previously collected public road data and in-depth training for the test drivers on the advanced safety features of the truck.

IVECO hope that these recent developments can help making truck driving safer and more sustainable for the planet. PlusDrive can help reduce the risk of accidents by enhancing driver awareness and improve fuel-based economy. PlusDrive features AI-based autonomous driving software and advanced sensors to give drivers superhuman awareness of the dangers around them. Public road testing is set to continue in Germany while expanding to countries such as Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The aim of this public road testing is to learn more about real-world data such as the diverse roadways and driving conditions of countries across Europe. The aim of the testing is to demonstrate all of the PlusDrive features including: driver-supervised maneuvers, including lane centering, cut-ins, lane merges, driver initiated or system suggested lane changes, traffic jam assist, and nudging. 

Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-founder at Plus, said: “We are proud of the hard work that the IVECO and Plus teams have poured into getting this innovative driving solution on public roads for testing. Some of the world’s largest fleets already use PlusDrive to deliver commercial freight. The sooner we can make this commercial product available to more fleets, the bigger impact we can have.” 

To see the IVECO S-Way enabled by PlusDrive in action, please watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JN-fJfGbNHI.