Here’s a quick recap of an unexpectedly amazing forum spotlighting Central Asian trucking companies in the U.S. Plus, we met Strong Solo Sergey in real life.
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The future of trucking is standing on shifting sands, with autonomous trucks rolling out on specific routes, and pioneering electric vehicle (EV) companies facing supply chain issues. KargoBot, incubated by Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi, unveiled that it now operates over 100 autonomous trucks in Inner Mongolia, with CEO Junqing Wei detailing the successful but complex formula:
Hybrid Driverless Solution: KargoBot's Level 4 trucks drive autonomously but are 'grouped' with a human-driven leading truck, ensuring smooth operation on challenging terrains.
Augment, Not Replace: Wei emphasized that the goal is not to wholly replace human drivers, but to enhance their capabilities.
Meanwhile, in the electric HGV sphere, Volta Trucks announced bankruptcy after their battery supplier, Proterra, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This unexpected event affected Volta's manufacturing plans and capital-raising abilities, leading to a diminished vehicle production forecast. Despite having designed the world's first 16-tonne all-electric truck and received substantial orders, such as the 1,500 from DB Schenker, Volta's journey underscores the vulnerabilities and challenges the EV market currently faces.
600 UK auto jobs at risk as Volta Trucks plans for bankruptcy. Sad to see but I think underlines how vital the battery supply chain is, & the need to secure it in the U.K. with sufficient protection to allow fledgling start up that deserves it, to thrive https://t.co/jAv55rfA0d
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
OTR Solutions launches OTR365 Ecosystem and OTRintelligence, combining AI-powered automation with 24/7 instant funding to transform freight factoring for carriers and brokers.
Today we sat down with Karolina Plecha, a truck driver living in Norway. She shares insights on life on the road, the future of electric vehicles, and what she does to prepare for unpredictable weather conditions.
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