NAVTEQ Data Powers Pioneering Scania Active Prediction System
Written by NAVTEQ
Thursday, 09 February 2012
Scania advanced cruise control saves fuel using NAVTEQ content to 'read the road ahead'
VELDHOVEN, Netherlands, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and
location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile
advertising around the world, has been selected by Scania to provide map
data featuring the accurate, reliable and detailed road attributes
essential to its innovative new Active Prediction System. Scania has
developed a topography based cruise control using NAVTEQ map data which
is transferred by a map engine developed by Continental.
By anticipating the upcoming topography of the road, Active
Prediction optimises fuel usage by adjusting the cruising speed before
starting a descent or ascent - resulting in fuel savings of up to 3%.
The system is able to interpret features on the NAVTEQ® Map (such as
precise road geometry, road curvature and slope) and provide the
relevant predictive information – in other words, to 'read the road
ahead'.
Scania's cruise control with Active Prediction offers maximum
benefits on an undulating route where the road is never entirely flat
with the major savings achieved by adjusting the speed before a downhill
stretch. Less experienced drivers are likely to benefit the most - but
highly skilled drivers will also benefit significantly on unknown
routes, in the dark or under adverse weather conditions.
"The map data is stored in the Scania Communicator, which already
incorporates GPS positioning, and the system interacts with the engine
management system to control the speed of the vehicle," explained Oskar Johansson,
head of Engine Torque Control at Scania. "Highly accurate information
on the road ahead is vital for this system to operate effectively and
the technology used to develop NAVTEQ data is leading the way in
enabling next generation maps with attributes which move beyond
navigation and support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as
Active Prediction."
Currently, Scania Active Prediction has full coverage of the Western
and Central parts of Europe. In other areas or when the GPS signal is
lost, the system reverts to a normal cruise control function. The map
data is stored in the unit's memory and can be updated by a Scania
service workshop.
"As established industry leaders in demonstrating how digital mapping
can have a positive impact on fuel efficiency, we are delighted Scania
has adopted NAVTEQ precision data for its Active Prediction
application," added Bruno Bourguet,
senior vice president sales EMEA, NAVTEQ. "This again underlines the
key role map data plays in bringing ADAS and other advanced solutions to
the market."
Active Prediction can be specified by Scania customers in Europe from early 2012.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of
location content in the form of maps, traffic and places data that
enables navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising
around the world. NAVTEQ supplies precise, comprehensive location
content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless
devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business
solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 5,500 employees located in 202 offices in 53 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
About Scania
Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and
buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial and marine
engines. Service-related account for a growing proportion of the
company's operations, assuring Scania customers of cost-effective
transport solutions and maximum uptime. Scania also offers financial
services. Employing some 35,500 people, Scania operates in about 100
countries. Research and development activities are concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America, with facilities for global interchange of both components and complete vehicles. In 2010, net sales totalled SEK 78 billion and net income amounted to SEK 9.1 billion. Scania press releases are available on www.scania.com (http://www.scania.com/)
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