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Mashable: Mercedes-Benz’s self-driving semitruck takes to public roads.

If a self-driving truck sounds like the beginning of a sequel to the 1978 film Convoy, don’t worry; a person has to remain behind the wheel. However, they will be a very relaxed person. That’s because as soon as Actros crosses the onramp threshold onto the freeway, it displays the ‘Highway Autopilot On’ message, alerting the driver that it is ready to take over control of the truck. The driver accepts the offer with the push of a button and Actros does the rest.” Well, there has to be a transition period.

10/06/15 • 12:51 PM • DesignFutureTravelVehicles • (2) Comments

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I want to revolutionize local delivery.

We currently use the same truck to do an entire day of deliveries. Obvious reasons involving capital investment and wages.

Everything for local should be broken down into pickup loads of self-delivering vehicles. Off set the recipient unloading through lower cost. Utilize the largely uninhabited side streets. In addition to being autonomous, they should be electric.

Posted by Emmett on 10/06/15 at 04:42 PM

... and only make right turns, like UPS ...

Posted by Garret P Vreeland on 10/06/15 at 10:39 PM

 

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