Fusion Processing partners with Construct Invest to deliver L4 automated buses for airports
Press Release, 9 April 2025
Fusion Processing, a global leader in automated vehicle technology, announced a partnership with Construct Invest, forming a forward- thinking collaboration focused on delivering automated vehicles to transport passengers at airports.
Fusion Processing, can now offer airports an integrated transport solution featuring a new generation of zero emission, fully automated AV Level 4 buses designed to streamline airport operations and enhance the traveller experience.
Fusion Processing’s CAVstar® Automated Drive System brings a proven track record of performance and energy efficiency. An in-depth analysis of vehicle performance over 90,000 kilometers has revealed that the automated buses achieved a 7% energy saving compared to manually driven counterparts. Fusion Processing expects this figure to increase to 20% in urban environments.
The use of automated buses in airport ground transport networks offers numerous operational advantages. These include increased safety through the elimination of human error, significant reductions in fuel, tyre, and brake wear due to the inherently gentle driving style of the CAVstar® system, and lower operating costs across the board. Initial modelling suggests an operational cost saving of around 30%.
In suitable environments, the CAVstar® system also allows for the driver in the cab to be replaced by a remote operator capable of overseeing multiple vehicles simultaneously, providing a further boost to efficiency and personnel utilisation.
“Airports seek increased efficiency in their ground transportation networks as they aim to reduce their carbon footprints and realise cost savings,” said Jim Hutchinson, CEO of Fusion Processing. “We’re working in partnership with Construct Invest and can now offer airports an integrated transport solution featuring fully automated buses utilising our CAVstar® ADS to reduce costs, improve sustainability and safety, and offer a better service for passengers.”
Construct Invest are accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies in real-world environments, and see the integration of Fusion’s systems as a key enabler for its mission.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Fusion Processing into the Construct Invest’s consortium,” said Karsten Baltzer, CEO, Construct Invest. “Fusion’s CAVstar® technology is not only field- proven but also aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainable and innovative transport solutions.”
Fusion Processing
Fusion Processing was founded in 2012 to design and build advanced systems for the automation of vehicles, and technology to improve vehicle safety. World leaders in automated driving systems, situational awareness and control systems technology, Fusion Processing’s products have clocked up over 2 million kilometres of service. Innovations include CAVstar® a full level 4 capable automated drive system, and CycleEyeCMS, a mirror replacement system for buses and trucks, designed and developed in house at their Bristol, UK headquarters. With numerous vehicles taking part in technology trials and commercial operations today, Fusion is driving road safety and enabling a new generation of autonomous vehicle systems that are set to transform the automotive industry.
