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So, so long left lane for passing...
From earlier articles I read on this, there wouldn't be a need for a driver, rather mandatory for their to be a pilot/maintainer on the vehicle.
I'm sure MPG will be a concern, but the big issue will be what is the standard speed for this platooning?
Example (Random numbers)
Company A has 10 trucks, they want them at 45 MPH.
Company B has 5 trucks, they want them at 65 MPH.
What is the standard? If we decide one, is there a penalty for not following it? Or will humans be required for not conforming to the standard? Will humans be allowed? Will we have no standard at all, and just a cluster of Platoon A doing 45 in the left lane, and Platoon B passing on the right doing 46, and Platoon C passing in the far right lane at 47, with Platoons D and E waiting to pass set at 48 and 49...and me screaming because I'm trying to EOC down this 8% grade with yahoos braking all the way down...
Also, how are we identifying the balance of the load? (yes, "haha, thats what she said" *sigh*) Will there be smart trailers?
I see the possibility of this occurring, but I have a hard time seeing it in reality. My biggest concern is balancing government regulation to protect the people (keep businesses in line) while not making poor decisions about it/going way to far with what and how they regulate.
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