SKF and Einride trial autonomous truck for cross-facility shipments

SKF already uses automated guided vehicles (AGVs) inside its facilities but generally uses diesel trucks for exterior transport of materials. The company said it hoped the autonomous electric truck would lower carbon emissions. Einride's autonomous and electric Pod is being trialled by SKF for the movement of material between its plant and warehouse SKF and Einride are still seeking a permit from the Swedish government to also be able to operate the trucks on sections of the public road. Einride has already been testing driverless trucks on the public road with other partners. Volvo is holding a similar trial on Swedish public roads with its Vera driverless trucks.