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Heavyweights in-cab friend
publication date: Apr 8, 2011
ALK Technologies has created CoPilot Live v8 Truck, voice-guided satellite navigation software designed
specifically for drivers of HGVs, Trucks and vans.
CoPilot Live v8 Truck calculates
safe, reliable routes based on vehicle size and cargo type, helping
professional drivers reduce wasted mileage, prevent costly bridge strikes and
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Drivers simply enter their vehicle dimensions and
load type into CoPilot Live v8 Truck and an appropriate route will be
calculated, automatically taking into account low bridges; height, weight and
length limits, as well as hazardous material and environmental restrictions.
Settings can be saved as route profiles for recall later, making it easy to
switch between different vehicles. Up to 50 stops or waypoints can be entered
into an individual itinerary, with trip optimisation and toll road avoidance to
calculate the most efficient route to take.
CoPilot Live v8 Truck includes high-quality NAVTEQ
maps in combination with NAVTEQ TransportTM, providing details of the location
of thousands of low bridges, narrow roads and other truck restrictions. Maps
are stored on the phone or device, so the system is not reliant on the mobile
network for navigation. Thousands of useful points of interest for professional
drivers are also preloaded including truck stops, rest areas and weigh
stations.
On the road, drivers can choose from a range of
clear, non-distracting 2D, 3D and driver safety guidance views, making it easy
to follow the correct route. If a truck restriction is encountered on-route,
for example as a result of a missed turn, audible and on-screen warnings alert
the driver who can immediately select an appropriate detour.
Michael Kornhauser, Managing Director, ALK
Technologies said "CoPilot Live v8 Truck enables owner operator drivers and
fleets to navigate with confidence, simply using a smartphone or rugged mobile
device. It reduces the risk of costly accidents and avoids wasted miles by
providing appropriate routes for large vehicles - saving both time and money ."
"The addition of NAVTEQ Transport data enables
vehicle specific navigation using detailed attributes collected specifically to
support more accurate and appropriate routing for HGVs and vans," commented
Peter Beaumont, Marketing Director Enterprise Europe at NAVTEQ. "As
a result, fleets can be managed more efficiently - which in turn helps to
reduce costs and improve customer service."
CoPilot Live v8 Truck is available to purchase for
Windows Mobile devices immediately at www.copilotlive.com Customers can buy single
European region maps for £114.99/€139.99 or complete European maps for
£159.99/€189.99.
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