SARTRE is a futuristic project envisioned by E.U as a part of the EU Safe Road Trains for the Environment. It comes with minimal technology and uses navigation systems that communicate with the lead vehicle and gadgets that control acceleration and steering. It is akin to carpooling and could bring order to the highways and the lead vehicle could even be a bus.

Following vehicles could be controlled all the cars are tethered and individual drivers can eat breakfast in peace or browse internet. It could actually change the way we travel and could reduce much of the traffic congestion and also improve safety as it requires only one person to manoeuvre all the following traffic. The cars can exit the carpool anytime and thus it would improve in fuel economy and also in aerodynamics.

Volvo and Ricardo UK are some of the companies involved in the project. It comes with a list of safety and environment benefits that can’t be ignored or brushed aside. If the project sets off successfully, you could see the European highways getting a completely new look. It would be interesting to see how these projects are completed successfully as they might have to undergo rigorous safety tests.

Via: Wired