12. Mai 2021
Testfahrt über 900 Meilen mit der TuSimple self-driving Technologie
Im Mai 2021 legte ein autonom fahrender, mit Obst beladener Truck eine Strecke von 1.500 km zwischen Nogales (Arizona) und Oklahoma City. Lediglich die „erste Meile“ und die „letzte Meile“ hatte ein Fahrer übernommen. Die „mittlere Meile“ der Testfahrt erfolgte durch die TuSimple Technologie. Der autonome Lkw hatte für die fahrt 14 Stunden benötigt. Ein*e menschliche*r Fahrer*in hätte 24 Stunden gebraucht.
Die Wassermelonen der Giumarra Companies erreichten ihr Ziel in einem frischeren Zustand und es gab weniger Ausschussware.
„Autonomous trucking technology is a real game-changer for us,“ said Tim Riley, President of the Giumarra Companies, „as its time and cost efciencies provide us with an enhanced opportunity to supply fresher fruits and vegetables across the United States, particularly to food deserts and rural communities.“
„We believe the food industry is one of many that will greatly benet from the use of TuSimple’s autonomous trucking technology,“ said Jim Mullen, Chief Administrative Ofcer at TuSimple. „Given the fact that autonomous trucks can operate nearly continuously without taking a break means fresh produce can be moved from origin to destination faster, resulting in fresher food and less waste.“
About TuSimple
TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company, headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, China, Japan and Europe. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready Level 4 (SAE) fully autonomous driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company’s leading proprietary AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to see 1,000 meters away, operate nearly continuously and consume 10% less fuel than manually driven trucks.
Weitere Infos zu TuSimple finden Sie hier.
Und zur The Giumarra Companies hier.