Traxen provides the iQ-Cruise intelligent speed control system for commercial vehicles to optimize driving performance. This system uses advanced AI to manage acceleration, deceleration, and gear shifting based on real-time road, traffic, and weather conditions. The result is significant fuel efficiency gains, improved safety through reduced driver error, and enhanced drivability.
Funding
$4.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Commercial trucking fleets face significant challenges in optimizing fuel consumption due to varying road conditions, traffic patterns, and driver behavior. Inconsistent speed control and inefficient acceleration lead to increased fuel costs and higher emissions. Traditional cruise control systems lack the adaptability to respond effectively to real-time changes in the driving environment.
Solution
Traxen's iQ-Cruise® is an AI-driven, predictive cruise control system designed to optimize fuel efficiency and enhance safety for commercial trucks. The system uses real-time data on road grades, curves, traffic, weather, and driver's hours of service to determine the optimal speed and acceleration. By automating longitudinal speed control, iQ-Cruise® reduces unnecessary warnings and maintains a natural, human-like driving style. This technology integrates on-board sensors, external data, high-definition 2D/3D maps, and cloud connectivity to continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions. The result is improved fuel economy, reduced driver stress, and enhanced safety through proactive alerts and defensive driving strategies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fleet managers, fleet owners, truck owners, and driver-owners seeking to reduce fuel costs, improve safety, and gain data-driven insights into their operations.
Features
- Predictive/adaptive cruise control for freeways and highways, automating longitudinal speed.
- AI-driven system software recognizes driving scenarios and optimizes deceleration, acceleration, and gear shifting.
- Customized warnings based on vehicle load, road and weather conditions, and driving scenarios.
- Driver Monitoring & Training Agent provides Following Distance Advisor, Curve Speed Warning, and Shift Advisor/Assistant.
- Integration of on-board sensors, external sensors, on-board high-definition 2D/3D maps, and cloud connectivity.
- Continuous learning and over-the-air updates to improve performance.
- Data insights on routes, vehicles, and driver performance.