Autonomous Trucks
This week, we’re looking at the meaning of electric trucks delivering groceries, autonomous trucks delivering watermelons and other “firsts” trying to make the case for advanced transportation technologies. But taking a step back to consider the “points on the board” being scored by startup autonomous and electric truck companies may tell a different story. And even though safety drivers need to sleep and follow hours-of-service guidelines, the autonomous trucks they monitor don’t. (Photo: Plus)New York, New YorkThough not a startup, Volvo Trucks North America claims a first in electric trucks — a commercial sale outside of climate-conscious California. A Volvo VNR Electric truck on the production line in Dublin, Virginia.