Scania Announces CarPlay Integration Coming This Summer for Truck Drivers

[MacRumors]

Swedish truck and bus manufacturer Scania today announced that it will begin introducing Apple's CarPlay system into some of its heavy trucks beginning in June 2017, as well as revealing that some of its older model vehicles will be upgradeable with aftermarket CarPlay infotainment systems. Scania is among the first in the industry to introduce CarPlay into big rig trucks.

Scania trucks that come with a Scania Infotainment System and a voice control option will be able to support CarPlay, which functions by connecting to a nearby Apple iPhone through a USB cable -- or wirelessly in some vehicles -- and displaying relevant iOS information on Scania's 7-inch touch screen. This way, drivers can use Siri, call someone, listen to music, and navigate without being distracted from the road.

Scania believes that CarPlay will be particularly invaluable for truck drivers "who spend a lot of time behind the wheel." The specific Scania truck models that will be getting CarPlay this summer have not yet been announced.

"Scania's infotainment system will work with Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while on the move," says Björn Fahlström, Vice President, Product Management, Scania Trucks. "Apple CarPlay support is being introduced in June 2017, and earlier devices can be updated, provided that they have voice recognition. By intro­ducing this functionality, we will offer even more driver comfort and increased safety. For truck drivers, who spend a lot of time behind the wheel, everything that makes life on the road easier, simpler and safer is very much appreciated."

Moving forward, the company said that it plans to continue to introduce CarPlay support into more of its trucks "in the near future." For the list of currently available CarPlay vehicles, check out Apple.com.

Article Link: Scania Announces CarPlay Integration Coming This Summer for Truck Drivers

 

[Avieshek]

This is awesome!

 

[azing]

TruckPlay?

 

[CarpalMac]

I would be interested to know how exactly something that invites drivers to take their eyes off the road will make the roads safer. Having seen many very nasty lorry smashes on the motorways I would prefer Scania to be implementing collision avoidance systems like radar assisted emergency braking. If they don't already.

 

[bigchrisfgb]

Good news, but maps directions should be disabled until Apple can come up with alternative routes for HGV's.
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I would be interested to know how exactly something that invites drivers to take their eyes off the road will make the roads safer. Having seen many very nasty lorry smashes on the motorways I would prefer Scania to be implementing collision avoidance systems like radar assisted emergency braking. If they don't already.

My whole family work in the haulage industry, some drivers, others mechanics. The majority of accidents involving wagons is usually down to car drivers cutting in front of them, cutting on the inside when the HGV is turning, and being to close from behind. There is also a problem inexperienced drivers using sat navs designed for cars which leads them along HGV routes, however these rarely involve other vehicles.

 

[CarpalMac]

Good news, but maps directions should be disabled until Apple can come up with alternative routes for HGV's.
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My whole family work in the haulage industry, some drivers, others mechanics. The majority of accidents involving wagons is usually down to car drivers cutting in front of them, cutting on the inside when the HGV is turning, and being to close from behind. There is also a problem inexperienced drivers using sat navs designed for cars which leads them along HGV routes, however these rarely involve other vehicles.

That I can believe as a number, however I imagine that for many of the more serious ones it may not be the case. Anecdotally, the two I have witnessed have been lorries ploughing into the back of stationary traffic, both were awful and clearly the drivers had not been paying attention.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Good news, but maps directions should be disabled until Apple can come up with alternative routes for HGV's.

That's a good point.

 

[GaryMumford]

Great, I'll cancel the order for my new Mini... and get a Truck instead

 

[timber]

I would be interested to know how exactly something that invites drivers to take their eyes off the road will make the roads safer. Having seen many very nasty lorry smashes on the motorways I would prefer Scania to be implementing collision avoidance systems like radar assisted emergency braking. If they don't already.

Those systems are already mandatory in the EU.

You can keep it if you wish

 

[69650]

10-4 Good Buddy

 

[konqerror]

I would be interested to know how exactly something that invites drivers to take their eyes off the road will make the roads safer.

You drive 10 hours a day without any sort of entertainment, somebody to talk to, or other diversion and tell me what happens.

 

[NtDs90]

As someone who has well over a million miles with out an accident in the U.S. trucking industry. I have my reservations about this. Maps being the biggest concern. Apple needs to have a truck routes option in their maps app. I know of many drivers that use their iPhone as a gps. Maybe Apple should talk to Rand McNally for Motor Carrier routing. Texting is another big concern. Is it done strictly through Siri or can a driver use his/her hands? From a freight transportation specialist aka truck driver.

 

[sudo1996]

I still need it for my Ford Crown Victoria.

 

[M.PaulCezanne]

still chaps my hide that BMW charges extra for this.