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An autonomous, all-electric logging truck has been unveiled by Swedish tech start-up Einride.
The T-log was recently revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and is designed to navigate forest roads. It’s set for full operation by 2020 with registered interest from several major global businesses.
The vehicle has no driver’s cab and can be remote-controlled by an operator up to hundreds of miles away. It connects to intelligent routing software with real-time traffic data.
Einride chief executive Robert Falck says its “uncharted territory” for the company but there is huge demand for battery-powered autonomous vehicles.
“The driver’s cab is what makes trucks expensive to produce, and having a driver in the cabin is what makes them expensive to operate.
“Remove the cabin and replace the driver with an operator who can monitor and remote-control several vehicles at once and costs can be reduced significantly.
“In addition, operating a vehicle from a distance allows for a much better working environment, as has already been demonstrated in industries like mining,” Falck says.
