Microlise Transport Conference to give an update on truck platooning trials

Findings from the first truck platooning trials taking place in a live operative environment will be revealed at the Microlise Transport Conference.

Due to take place 16 May, confirmed speaker Rob Wallis, CEO of Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), will provide an overview of the platooning project, outlining the methodology and highlighting strict criteria which must be met before testing and trials can take place on England’s Strategic Road Network.

TRL, which is leading the trials, will outline how they will perform an independent evaluation of the technology’s potential for UK roads, including an assessment of the effects on fuel use, harmful tailpipe emissions, congestion and road safety.

“The aim of the trial is to provide an independent impact assessment and to quantify possible benefits and disbenefits,” said Rob Wallis, TRL CEO and confirmed speaker at Europe’s largest road transport conference.

“Having succeeded with our consortium partners to secure government backing, and having already made an excellent start, we will be in a position to share progress so far at the Microlise Transport Conference in May.”

The event is free to attend and will take place at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Registration for event can be completed via the conference website, which can be found at www.microliseconference.com.