Volvo's Autonomous Bus

Volvo Buses showcased an autonomous bus prototype at theVolvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Volvo Buses has been running electric buses in its home city of Gothenburg for close to two years now. These buses reflect upon the prowess of the bus major as they run on the city’s university route. In what is considered as an extension of a similar endeavour to project the latest the bus major has to offer, Volvo Buses at the Volvo Ocean Race held in Gothenburg, Sweden, unveiled a 12 m long autonomous bus. A proto, it is based on the company’s commercially produced electric city bus. Known to have been suitably modified for an autonomous operation, the bus incorporates new technology. Technology that could contribute to safer and comfortable travel besides offering efficient handling (manoeuvring on the road and in the depot). Claimed to have low noise levels and an emission-free operation, the systems of the electric autonomous bus are said to provide an excellent alternative for an attractive and sustainable public transport. Expressed Hakan Agnevall, President, Volvo Buses, “With various degrees of automation, it was possible for us to achieve further progress on crucial parameters like safety, comfort and efficiency.”