NeMo.bil Reaches Milestone: Successful Vehicle Coupling
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• NeMo.bil successfully demonstrates vehicle coupling for swarm-based mobility in rural areas.
• The system combines lightweight NeMo.cabs with larger towing vehicles to form energy-efficient convoys for personalised public transport.
• The DLR Institute of AI Safety and Security ensures a secure connection to data ecosystems and develops trustworthy digital solutions.
• Further demonstrations will follow at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and at IAA Mobility in Munich
The NeMo.bil project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), has achieved a significant breakthrough. At the ADAC test centre in Penzing, project collaborators successfully demonstrated the positioning of two vehicles in preparation for coupling. This achievement marks an important step towards a swarm-based mobility system for rural areas.
After two years of intensive development work, the project's defined goals have been met and construction of the vehicle prototypes is fully on schedule. The live demonstration of the platooning technology impressively shows how the vision of personalised public transport is becoming a reality.
An innovative solution for rural areas
The NeMo.bil concept involves small, ultra-light NeMo.Cabs being towed by larger NeMo.Pro vehicles to form energy-efficient convoys. These compact vehicles can pick up passengers directly outside their homes and join together to form a convoy on longer journeys. This will create local transport that is tailored to individuals for the first time, eliminating the need to change vehicles and offering unprecedented energy efficiency.
TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH, the project sponsor, is satisfied with the progress, which is an important signal for the further development of the system. A test licence for autonomous driving on public roads in accordance with SAE Level 4 has been applied for.
The DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security is a key player
Together with the other 20 members of the consortium, the Institute ensures that digital solutions can be connected to data and service ecosystems. Thanks to its expertise in trustworthy data spaces, data security, and privacy-enhancing technologies, the Institute is paving the way for scaling up the system and ensuring the highest security standards.
Further important demonstrations are planned for the coming months: A driving demonstration will take place at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport on 25 August, followed by presentations at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta, and a visit to IAA Mobility in Munich from 9 to 14 September.