Peter Dietrich Rath passes the KS price.
Scania is for his speed control system "Scania cruise control with active prediction" (CCAP) has been awarded with the energy and environmental price of Automobile Club drivers protection (KS). The system combines GPS information to the vehicle's position with the route topography and allows a fuel saving of up to three percent, especially on highways it is said in a press release from Scania.
KS President praised the decision of the jury. Scania cruise control with active prediction was although developed for road transport, whether in the medium term but also quite suitable for use in the car. The novelty was an impressive contribution to the more economical use of the resource of mineral oil and to the protection of the environment.
Mikael Lundqvist, Director strategy, communication and marketing Scania Germany Austria, accepted the award. He said: "In December 2011, we have introduced Scania cruise control with active prediction and were the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in Europe, which could provide such a system." It offers the driver an additional way of fuel economy. "Scania CCAP is also part of our Green transport solution 'Ecolution by Scania'."
