# Autonomous Truck Following Peloton Unveiled a New Automated Vehicle System to Offer More Control By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-vehicle-system References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/17/pelotons-new-automated-vehicle-system-gives-one-driver-control-of-two-trucks/) & [peloton-tech](https://peloton-tech.com/) Peloton has created a new automated vehicle system, which allows one truck driver to control two trucks. The system uses Level 4 Automated Following that would in practice double the number of products that can be moved with one driver. The automated vehicle system was announced recently at the Automated Vehicle Symposium. It works by placing a human-driven truck in front of the automated one, and the truck behind follows the human-driven one. This can be achieved with a number of technologies that enable the vehicles to find the other's location. A radar-based braking system allows the truck to follow the other's stopping patterns, and software allows it to follow the other. The following truck is able to use the steering and acceleration data with minimal delay. Image Credit: Peloton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Following Trucks:** There is an opportunity for companies to produce affordable and efficient automated vehicle systems for trucks to reduce labor costs and increase productivity. - **Radar-based Braking Systems:** There is potential for companies to develop improved radar-based braking systems for vehicles to enhance safety and reduce the risk of accidents. - **Software for Vehicle Control:** There is an opportunity for developers to create more sophisticated software for vehicle control to improve the accuracy and efficiency of automated systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Trucking:** Companies in the trucking industry can benefit from implementing automated vehicle systems to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. - **Automotive:** There is potential for automotive companies to collaborate with radar technology providers to develop safer and more reliable automated vehicle systems. - **Software Development:** Developers can focus on innovating and improving software for automated vehicle systems to capitalize on the growing demand for these technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Autonomous Heavy-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck.md) - [Autonomous Trucking Operations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Self-Driving Delivery Truck Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waabi.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Trailer-Mounted Brake Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-control-system.md) - [Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-drift-sequence.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md)