# Single Driver Convoys Goetting's Electronic Tow-Bar Lets One Driver Steer Several Trucks By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-03-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goettings-electronical-tow-bar-convoy-driving-of-many-vehicles-with-on-driv References: [goetting.de](http://www.goetting.de/de/news/cebit09/konvoi) & [cebit.de](http://cebit.de) Götting KG has already [automated several trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation); at the Cebit in Hannover, Germany, they showed off their latest innovation: a tow-bar that makes it possible for a single-driver to steer an entire [convoy of trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck). The electronic tow-bar project was shown at the Cebit exhibition last week with a Smart car pulling a tractor at a speed of 6km/h. At the end of 2009, they'll test a speed of 30-80km/h with real lorries. **Implications** - Products that are compatible with multiple products are some of the main ways that companies can encourage upselling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Convoy Driving:** The development of electronic tow-bars for single-driver steering of multiple trucks presents an opportunity for the automation of convoy driving, increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs - **Connected Vehicle Systems:** As the technology behind electronic tow-bars develops, it opens up a market for connected vehicle systems which allows for seamless and automated communication between vehicles in a convoy - **Autonomous Fleets:** Advances in electronic tow-bars and other vehicle automation technologies could lead to the creation of fully autonomous fleets, revolutionizing the transportation industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Logistics and Transportation:** The logistics and transportation industry stands to benefit greatly from the development of electronic tow-bars and the potential for automated convoy driving - **Automotive:** As the technology behind electronic tow-bars continues to develop, it presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to collaborate on the creation of connected vehicle systems - **Robotics and Automation:** The development of electronic tow-bars and other automation technologies presents a significant opportunity for the robotics and automation industry to create innovative solutions for the transportation sector ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Steering eBike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convoy-c01.md) - [Trailer-Mounted Brake Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-control-system.md) - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Self-Driving Cargo Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon.md) - [Autonomous Towing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burro.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md) - [Electric Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cargo-trailer.md) - [Self-Driving Delivery Truck Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waabi.md)