Market Trends of Truck Platooning Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Truck Platooning Market according to our research experts:
Growing Technological Advancements in Truck Platooning are Driving the Market
There is an increase in demand for more fuel-efficient and safer vehicles, owing to which automobile manufacturers are heavily investing in the latest vehicle technologies. Truck platooning is one of the advanced technologies that automobile manufacturers are using to make trucks more efficient and safer. Some of the advanced features deployed in truck platooning include adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance and mitigation system, lane departure warning, and active braking systems.
All these features, if availed in the trucks, are expected to enable them to enter into the semi-autonomous level of driving and reduce the probability of human error accidents during their transit. Other developed infrastructure systems involved in truck platooning, including vehicle-to-vehicle communications (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and satellite communications (GPS), have ensured secure connectivity between vehicles and other information networks, where freight fleet operators can smoothly monitor the transportation administrations.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is projected to be the fastest-growing segment of the truck platooning market. ACC is an essential system for truck platooning operations. ACC helps to automate the speed of the trucks with the help of V2V communication. A few projects, such as SARTRE, PATH, GCDC (Grand Cooperative Driving Challenge), SCANIA, and ENERGY-ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), have been initiated and implemented across various regions to test and verify automotive (majorly truck) platooning systems.
Europe is Expected to Hold The High Market Share During The Forecast Period
The developed regions, like Europe, are heavily investing in truck platooning technology to cater to various needs of people. According to Eurostat, over 75% of inland cargo transport within the European Union, i.e., about 1,750 billion ton-kilometers (tkm), travel by road. Whereas, in some European countries, this percentage reached 90% or more.
The major factors driving the growth of the market include pioneering efforts in truck platooning, technological advancements, and stringent vehicle safety norms in the region. The primary factors responsible for driving the growth in the European markets are the technological advancements such as the integrated application of IoT and the implementation of strict regulations such as ACEA's EU General Safety Regulation norms pertaining to vehicle safety.
North America is also investing in activities toward truck platoons, which primarily began with efforts from automotive giants, such as Daimler AG, Volvo, and other firms. The development of favorable regulatory policies in the United States from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that feature accountability, safety, and compliance are the potential factors contributing to the market growth. Moreover, North American transportation trucks play a vital role in logistical operations and have a significant contribution to the transportation industry.
