Volvo joins hands with DHL to launch autonomous transportation in the United States
At the moment when technology and logistics are deeply integrated, Volvo and DHL have joined forces to officially launch the autonomous driving transportation business in the United States, painting a new picture for the future development of the freight industry.
The development of this self-driving transportation business relies on the Volvo VNL self-driving truck, which is specially built and ready for mass production. The truck is equipped with the advanced Aurora self-driving system. This powerful technology combination provides a solid guarantee for self-driving transportation reliability and safety.
In the early stage of operation, self-driving transportation will focus on the two main freight corridors from Dallas to Houston and Fort Worth to El Paso. At this stage, each self-driving truck is equipped with a safety driver whose main responsibility is to Monitor vehicle operating performance to ensure that self-driving transportation can be seamlessly integrated into the existing logistics network system and achieve a smooth transition between traditional transportation and self-driving transportation.
Sasco, head of highway business of Volvo's autonomous driving solutions? Sasko Cuklev emphasized the key role of partnerships in accelerating the rollout and application of autonomous driving technology. He pointed out: "Early adopters play a pivotal role in verifying the safety and operational performance of autonomous driving technology, Our partnership with DHL Supply Chain fully demonstrates the huge potential of autonomous driving as a complementary transportation mode that can significantly increase freight capacity and optimize supply chain efficiency. "Jim?, President of North America Transportation, DHL Supply Chain. Munch? Jim Monk Meyer also expressed a similar view. He believes: "Autonomous driving is a key factor in promoting the digital transformation of the logistics industry. By providing reliable long-distance transportation capabilities, it has effectively promoted the development of the entire logistics industry. Our partnership with Volvo long-standing partnership, Allowing their self-driving transportation solutions to be closely integrated with our 24/7 operational needs, Volvo's outstanding reputation in the field of safety and unremitting pursuit of innovation make it our ideal partner to improve freight efficiency and create greater value for customers. "
Volvo VNL self-driving truck is designed with full consideration of safety, and its key systems are equipped with built-in redundancy functions. In the process of autonomous driving, once the main system has a rare failure, the redundancy system can automatically take over control to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle. This safety design concept fundamentally guarantees the reliability of self-driving transportation. In addition, the close cooperation between Volvo and Aurora has further strengthened the safety guarantee.
In order to ensure the efficient operation of future autonomous fleets, Volvo Autonomous Driving Solutions also leverages the expertise of industry experts such as Bruckner Trucks & Equipment, as well as the resources of major Volvo truck dealers across Texas, to jointly establish Key support and service sites provide strong guarantee for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of autonomous trucks.
