Scania's trucks read topography data

Dec 30, 2013
Scania USA

Scania Active Prediction is a new cruise control system that uses GPS to read the topography of the road ahead. The speed of the truck is automatically adjusted before going up or down a hill to help drivers save as much fuel as possible. The system initially covers central and western Europe and will be available for customers from early 2012.

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