Development of Vehicle Platoon Control System Based on V2V Communication
Overview
This project builds a multi-vehicle communication system based on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to study multi-target vehicle platoon control and vehicle group formation control strategy. The developed platoon control system can be used for one driver to manage multiple vehicles, which helps improve driver utilisation rate and road transportation capacity.
Research completion
2021
Commercialisation opportunities
Exclusive licensing
Problem addressed
The logistics industry demand increases rapidly every year, and faces several problems, such as shortage of professional drivers, limit of working hours, transportation safety and efficiency, and environmental pollution, etc.
Innovation
- V2V direct communication
- Attain stable driving by synthesising the desired speed and the desired distrance between vehicles
Key impact
- One driver can drive multiple vehicles to improve transportation efficiency
- The Vehicle Platoon Control System automatically controls vehicle spacing to improve road utilisation
- Vehicle platoon driving reduces wind resistance, making it more economic to drive
Application
- Autonomous driving vehicle
- Coordinated control of multi-intelligent robots
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) (formerly Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre) was established in 2006 and is fully integrated as a business division under HKPC on 1 April 2025. APAS continues to undertake market-led R&D programmes spanning green transportation, smart mobility, intelligent systems and emerging applications, as well as commercialises R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's automotive and other transportation sectors in new energy and smart driving.
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