Volvo presents future transport solution with autonomous electric trucks
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Volvo presents future transport solution with autonomous electric trucks

Volvo presents future transport solution with autonomous electric trucks

Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. The long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today’s offerings.

Growing world population and increasing urbanization are leading to significant challenges to solve environmental issues such as congestion, pollution and noise. Rising consumption, the fast growth of e-commerce and the wide-spread shortage of drivers put higher demands on efficient transport solutions.

The autonomous electric vehicle has zero exhaust emissions and low noise levels. It is used as a tractor unit and compatible with existing load carriers/trailers.
The autonomous electric vehicle has zero exhaust emissions and low noise levels. It is used as a tractor unit and compatible with existing load carriers/trailers.

“The full potential of the transport industry is yet to be seen. Everything suggests that the global need for transportation will continue to significantly increase in the coming decade. If we are to meet this demand in a sustainable and efficient way, we must find new solutions. In order to secure a smoothly functioning goods flow system we also need to exploit existing infrastructure better than currently. The transport system we are developing can be an important complement to today’s solutions and can help meet many of the challenges faced by society, transport companies and transport buyers,” says Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks.

Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks
Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks’ future transport solution is intended to be used for regular and repetitive tasks characterised by relatively short distances, large volumes of goods and high delivery precision. Transports between logistic hubs are typical examples, but additional use cases can also be applicable.

“Our system can be seen as an extension of the advanced logistics solutions that many industries already apply today. Since we use autonomous vehicles with no exhaust emissions and low noise, their operation can take place at any time of day or night. The solution utilises existing road infrastructure and load carriers, making it easier to recoup costs and allowing for integration with existing operations,” explains Mikael Karlsson, Vice President Autonomous Solutions.

”Our system can be seen as an extension of the advanced logistics solution that many industries already apply today”, says Mikael Karlsson, Vice President Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Trucks.
“Our system can be seen as an extension of the advanced logistics solution that many industries already apply today”, says Mikael Karlsson, Vice President Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Trucks.

The operation is handled by autonomous electric vehicles linked to a cloud service and a transport control centre. The vehicles are equipped with sophisticated systems for autonomous driving.

They are designed to locate their current position to within centimetres, monitor in detail and analyse what is happening with other road users, and then respond with high accuracy.

The transport solution consists of autonomous, connected electric vehicles linked to a cloud service and a transport control centre.
The transport solution consists of autonomous, connected electric vehicles linked to a cloud service and a transport control centre.

The transport control centre continuously monitors the progress of the transport and keeps an accurate watch of each vehicle’s position, the batteries’ charge, load content, service requirements and a number of other parameters. As with an industrial production process, speed and progress are tailored to avoid unnecessary waiting and to increase delivery precision. In this way it will be possible to minimise waste in the form of buffer stocks, and increase availability. Vehicles that operate on the same route cooperate to create optimal flow.

The propulsion is entirely electric, zero exhaust emissions and with low noise level. The driveline and battery pack are of the same type as that used in Volvo Trucks’ electric trucks.
The propulsion is entirely electric, zero exhaust emissions and with low noise level. The driveline and battery pack are of the same type as that used in Volvo Trucks’ electric trucks.

In the near future, Volvo Trucks’ transport solution will be further developed together with selected customers in prioritized applications.

Volvo Trucks is developing a new type of transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation.
Volvo Trucks is developing a new type of transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation.

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