Autonomous Trucks
author: FutureCar StaffAutonomous electric rail vehicles are set to be trialed in the United States, following the success of self-driving cars on the country's streets. Their goal is to develop battery-electric rail vehicles that can move freight in a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective way than traditional trucks. Each of these autonomous rail vehicles is equipped with its own battery, traction motor, computer, and sensors. Compared to articulated lorries, these autonomous rail vehicles use only 25% of the energy. If approved, the pilot for these autonomous electric rail vehicles will commence next year.