Autonomous Trucks
Electric rail vehicles to undergo autonomous trials in the USAuthor: FutureCar StaffAutonomous electric rail vehicles are set to be trialed in the United States, following the country's success with self-driving cars. The rail transportation system has been developed by Parallel Systems, a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2020 by former SpaceX engineers. Their battery-electric rail vehicles aim to move freight in a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective manner compared to traditional trucks. Therefore, it is anticipated that the autonomous rail vehicles will primarily operate on relatively short journeys. If approved, the pilot for this autonomous rail technology will commence next year.