BIG PICTURE | EXPLAINED | EV IN FOCUS | INTERVIEW | DIGEST
In-depth discussions have taken place around the viability of electric vehicles ( EVs ) for logistics . During that time , we ’ ve witnessed Amazon receive its first Rivian Automotive electric vans in the US , Tesla gearing up to deliver its Semi , and Waymo making breakthrough strides in autonomous trucking .
The question today doesn ’ t revolve around the ‘ if ’, but the ‘ how ’. Electric heavygoods vehicles have increased range and meet , if not exceed , the capabilities of conventional trucks . But , how will autonomy play a role in the industry ? This is where technology companies , like Waymo , are stepping up to provide self-driving solutions that will streamline logistics , use vehicles more efficiently , and , in some aspects , keep people and cargo safe .
EVMAGAZINE . COM [ Dec 2022 ] 9