PREDICTING THE FUTURE

摘要

Mercedes-Benz claims average fuel savings and CO_2 emissions reductions of 5% for its Predictive Powertrain Control technology, although some operators have reported more substantial improvements. Predictive Powertrain Control is an innovative cruise control that employs digital 3D mapping and GPS data to scan the road ahead. Armed with this topographical information it manages gear changes and vehicle speed, making full use of the truck's momentum and of the Mercedes PowerShift automated transmission's EcoRoll function.