Don't worry, it will be remotely monitored by pod operator remote.Swedish shipping technology company Einride has announced that it has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate autonomous electric transport vehicles (AET) on U.S. highways.

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NHTSA approval marks the first time that a driverless autonomous electric truck on board has obtained a highway permit, as Einride Pod does not have a taxi.

A number of autonomous trucks have already been moved along public roads in U.S. pilots, with these experimental vehicles either a safety driver in the cab to take charge in case of problems or he is accompanied by a mobile support team.

Through this approval, Einride will conduct a public road trial to support the operational flows of G.E. Hardware customers, a subsidiary of Haier, offering Einride Pod functions specifically designed for future marketing. Einride Pod's independent and electric design leaves no space for the driver on board and is instead remotely monitored by a remote operator, making this pilot the first industry for this new type of vehicle.


For the next phase, Einride Pod will work on mixed-traffic highways while performing real-life workflows. During the initial two-week trial period, the bods will transport goods and coordinate with teams in warehouses for loading and unloading. The remote endogent operator will remotely monitor the vehicle at all times - a unique role that Ainrid believes is crucial in safely expanding autonomous vehicles by keeping humans in the loop and creating jobs to achieve a future way of charging.

"This type of vehicle is unprecedented on American roads and represents a major milestone as a turning point for the future of the shipping industry," said Robert Falk, CEO and founder of Einride. "We recognize that independent and electrical technology in our pod will no longer only revolutionize transportation, but additionally create hundreds of jobs and assist the usa stay aggressive."

The public road trial, which will take place in the third quarter of 2022, will be implemented at G.E. hardware manufacturing facility to complete other processes already in place together. Einride turned into the primary to own a fleet of operational autonomous and electric motors on U.S. soil in partnership with GEA in 2021.

"We are creating a more sustainable and efficient supply chain by increasing electricity and automation in our manufacturing and distribution processes," said Bill Judd, Vice President of Supply Chain at GE. Devices. 

This progress is really exciting as the share of freight trucks in CO2 emissions is enormous, and self-driving vehicles always interest us.