Fusion Processing partners with Construct Invest to deliver automated buses for airports

• Fusion Processing has partnered with Construct Invest to offer fully automated Level 4 electric buses for airport passenger transport, by using Fusion’s CAVstar® Automated Drive System
• CAVstar® has already demonstrated 7% energy savings over 90,000 kilometers in passenger service, due to its smooth and economical driving style, and Fusion expect to achieve a 20% fuel save by end 2025
• Key benefits for airports include enhanced safety by eliminating human error, and reduced operating costs (up to 30%) with remote operators based in a control room able to manage multiple vehicles

Bristol, UK, 9th April 2025: Fusion Processing, a global leader in automated vehicle technology, is proud to announce 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 and Construct Invest will be at the Passenger Terminal EXPO, 8–10th April, Madrid, Spain.

To learn more about Construct Invest, visit https://ConstructInvest.com.

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