Volvo and Aurora Debut Production-Ready Autonomous Truck
The VNL Autonomous truck, designed for long-haul transport, integrates advanced self-driving technology for safer and more efficient freight solutions.
- The truck features Level 4 autonomy with redundant safety systems including lidar, radar, and cameras.
- Aurora's technology has logged 1.5 million miles on public roads and billions in simulations.
- Initial pilot programs will commence with safety drivers, transitioning to fully driverless operations by year-end.
- Manufacturing has begun at Volvo's New River Valley facility in Virginia.
- The partnership aims to address the truck driver shortage and streamline logistics operations.