en.Wedoany.com Reported - French Group Blondel (Groupe Blondel) has launched a partnership with Île-de-France startup Konboi to test the Hypermile technology developed by Konboi on four trucks. This technology utilizes an artificial intelligence-based cruise control system, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and automate certain driving phases.
Faced with soaring fuel costs and decarbonization requirements, Group Blondel initially initiated this collaboration around fuel consumption issues. The group, which operates a fleet of 1,800 engines, is a transport and logistics company. According to Konboi, the Hypermile technology can reduce average fuel consumption by approximately 10%. The company estimates that for a truck traveling about 10,000 kilometers per month, it can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 22 tons per year (depending on operating conditions).
The Hypermile technology relies on sensors and algorithms on the truck to analyze road conditions, terrain, traffic, or vehicle behavior in real time. Unlike traditional cruise control, the speed is adjusted based on multiple parameters, including terrain, load, tire pressure, traffic conditions, anticipated deceleration, and other upcoming events on the road. Pejvan Beigui, founder and CEO of Konboi, stated that fuel consumption differences between drivers can reach up to 25%, so the key is to guide them toward more consistent and efficient driving.
Jérôme Juteau, President of Group Blondel, commented that this partnership allows them to test a French technology that is specific and directly applicable to operational challenges, involving energy savings, driving quality, and operational cost control. He assured that if the results meet expectations, a gradual deployment to 150 vehicles will be considered. Furthermore, this collaboration paves the way for future testing of autonomous vehicle prototypes developed by Konboi. The AI will handle driving on certain low-complexity sections, such as on highways. Transporter Mauffrey has been testing the prototype since April on a 700-kilometer round trip route between Lyon and the Vosges Mountains.
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