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Advanced IT and communication technology improves
the efficiency and safety of the transport system.
VOLVO’S SOLUTIONS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
Green Corridors
– safer and more efficient transportation
To meet increased needs for transportation, the various
modes of transport need to interact to a greater degree.
The aim of the Green Corridor is to make freight traffic
efficient through concentrating transport routes specially
adapted for heavy transports between major centers on
efficient motorways, sea routes and railways that com-
plement each other. The trucks are equipped with IT sys-
tems that aid drivers to drive in a fuel-efficient manner
and to communicate with each other and the road system.
Expected result – The aim is to develop a more effi-
cient process for handling goods through increased
collaboration between different modes of transport. The
primary advantages expected to be achieved with
Green Corridors are increased safety and reduced con-
gestion while making transportation as environmentally
adapted as possible.
Smart vehicles that reduce and prevent accidents
Every day, trucks and cars get stuck in traffic for hours
when trying to deliver goods or get to work. Many acci-
dents occur in these types of situations. 90% of all traffic
accidents arise from the human factor. A reduction in the
number of accidents requires increasing the “intelli-
gence” of vehicles and enabling them to communicate
with each other and the surrounding infrastructure.
Active safety systems enable the driver to be liberated
from the monotonous task of maneuvering in traffic jams.
When the system is activated, the driver can monitor the
vehicle and instead focus attention where it is really
needed.
Expected result – to reduce the number of acci-
dents and even avoid potentially dangerous situations
through providing assistance to the driver in handling
difficult traffic situations.
Smart and safe vehicles
In Europe goods worth EUR 8 billion are stolen every
year. One of six truck drivers have been threatened or
assaulted during their work. With modern technology, the
driver, truck and the load is protected in an effective man-
ner. With advanced technology for detection, electronic
surveillance of transportation and electronic document
management, drivers, vehicles and cargo is protected.
Through electronic surveillance, it is for example easier to
detect diversions and avoid high risk situations.
Expected result – reduce theft and improve safety
for drivers by preventive systems while at the same time
making transports more efficient.
A GLOBAL GROUP 2011
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