Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
Laura McQuarrie — April 26, 2017 — Autos
References: einride.eu & treehugger
When it comes to discussions about vehicles of the future, many believe that self-driving cars and trucks will take over. However, a company like Einride out of Sweden sees that there is room for both autonomous and remote controls, especially when it comes to long-haul trucks.
Einride envisions its transport vehicles of the future as windowless T-pods that will be on the roads as early as 2020; the 23-foot vehicles are equipped to transport about 15 regular pallets and 20 tons of weight at a time.
Ideally, the company imagines that the trucks could be switched to self-driving modes on long stretches of highway, and switched to remote controls in cities and other high-density areas. However, as Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, an operator would be able to manage the navigation controls from afar.
Einride envisions its transport vehicles of the future as windowless T-pods that will be on the roads as early as 2020; the 23-foot vehicles are equipped to transport about 15 regular pallets and 20 tons of weight at a time.
Ideally, the company imagines that the trucks could be switched to self-driving modes on long stretches of highway, and switched to remote controls in cities and other high-density areas. However, as Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, an operator would be able to manage the navigation controls from afar.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Remote Transport - Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods offer both autonomous and remote controls for long-haul trucks.
2. Windowless T-pods - Einride's transport vehicles of the future are envisioned as windowless T-pods that can transport up to 20 tons of weight.
3. Remote-controlled Driverless Pods - Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, allowing for management of navigation controls from afar.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation Industry - Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods disrupt the transportation industry with the introduction of autonomous and remote driving capabilities.
2. Logistics Industry - Einride's windowless T-pods have the potential to revolutionize the logistics industry with improved transportation efficiency.
3. Technology Industry - Einride's remote-controlled driverless pods present opportunities for the technology industry to innovate in the realm of remote-controlled and autonomous vehicles.
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