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platooning

Platooning involves electronically coupling or linking of two or more trucks in a convoy, using the lead truck to control those electronically "tethered" behind it, thereby reducing wind resistance and fuel consumption.

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platooning

Platooning involves electronically coupling or linking of two or more trucks in a convoy, using the lead truck to control those electronically "tethered" behind it, thereby reducing wind resistance and fuel consumption.

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This grouping of vehicles would increase the capacity of highways by reducing the distance required between trucks. Platooning requires that drivers be present in all vehicles.

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