The first application of the autonomous technology will be long-haul, the area with the greatest capacity need. We’re working on what we call a “hub-to-hub” solution.
Simply, the autonomous truck will transport goods in the middle mile, operating autonomously between two hubs or transfer terminals near highways. The automated driving system will be capable of navigating highways and surface streets without human intervention between the hubs. Initially, the first and last mile routes, within cities and towns, will still be manually driven.