Take a look at the cab-less driverless 'Pods' that could one day turn truck driving into a desk job
Grace Kay
Thu, November 11, 2021, 9:41 AM·3 min read
news.yahoo.com
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Einride launched its autonomous, all-electric trucks in the US this week.
The company's "Pods" use remote operators to monitor as many as 10 vehicles at a time.
Take a look at the futuristic vehicles that could turn truck driving into a desk job.
A Swedish freight company hopes to turn truck driving into a desk job.
Einride launched its services in the US earlier this week, signing several clients, including Bridgestone and GE Appliances. The company, which operates one of Europe's largest fleets of electric trucks, said it is testing its transportation options, including its autonomous "Pods," electric trucks, and "Saga" operating system, in the US.
Einride's Pods are sleek and futuristic in appearance. What's more, the Pods operate without a cab or any space for an on-site driver.
Courtesy of Einride
Einride said its US fleet could become the first fully autonomous and all-electric trucks in the world to run on public roads.
"The innovative spirit of the US is the standard by which all others are measured, and the American transportation market is the biggest in the world," Robert Falck, founder and CEO of Einride, said in a press release. "We have the technology and solution to bring the biggest change in the freight industry since the adoption of the diesel truck 100 years ago."
The trucks will start in private freight yards. The company said it plans to gradually move the vehicles to public roads and highways - a process that may take years.
Autonomous-trucking companies face numerous legal and technical hurdles. Many state regulations prohibit autonomous trucks on public thoroughfares. Furthermore, the vast majority of automated trucks still require a licensed operator and do not have technology that is advanced enough to supplement the need for experienced truckers.
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