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SCAS participates in autonomous vehicle tech trial
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has taken part in a ground-breaking UK trial of connected and autonomous vehicle technology in Milton Keynes.
Approached by the UK Autodrive project team, the project saw SCAS team up with Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors European Technical Centre to demonstrate a range of the latest vehicle technology including self-driving, self-parking and two connected car safety features.
The first safety feature involved an Emergency Vehicle Warning (EVW) system, which alerts drivers when an emergency vehicle is approaching and also indicates which direction it is coming from, sending a signal directly from the emergency vehicle to nearby connected cars. The driver is then informed that the emergency vehicle is approaching and advised to make way for it.
A further trial demonstrated an Electronic Emergency Brake Light (EBBL) feature which provides a warning when another connected car further up the road brakes heavily – potentially giving drivers several additional seconds to avoid a possible collision.
Philip Astle, chief operating officer at SCAS, said: “We were delighted to have been approached by the UK Autodrive project team. As well as being an innovative ambulance trust, we have a strong commitment and focus at SCAS on safety – for our patients, for our staff and for the communities we serve. By being involved in trials of such cutting edge vehicle technology, we can provide valuable input from our frontline staff to the engineers, researchers and car manufacturers that will make our roads safer places for all users in the future.”
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