By
Team Writer
/ December 1, 2016
This week, at a dramatic event atop the Hoover Dam, Freightliner and Daimler pulled the wraps off of their Inspiration truck, the first self-driving commercial truck in the world to receive a full license to operate on public roads. The autonomous truck is here, at least in the State of Nevada it is.
Key Takeaways:
- These changes contribute improved fuel economy, reduced driver fatigue, and the opportunity for drivers to be more focused and able to collect data that will improve the bottom-line.
- All vehicles will be able to keep safe distances at a closer range with the assistance of radar technologies.
- Once a truck arrives in an urban area, the driver would need to take over, but they would be refreshed and ready to do so.
“These changes contribute improved fuel economy, reduced driver fatigue, and the opportunity for drivers to be more focused and able to collect data that will improve the bottom-line.”