How do you picture the trucks of the future
If you haven't given it much thought before, take a look at this concept from the Artemi Lebedev studio
While traditional semi-trailers seem stuck in the past
this model sets itself apart with a futuristic and sleek design. Naturally, it's a self-driving vehicle
Instead of a human driver, a mix of radars, sensors and cameras keeps an eye on the road
Plus, this truck won't need to stop for breaks, meals or rest, allowing it to deliver goods faster
It's electric, too, keeping up with today's trends. And not only does it look great, but the cab's design helps distribute weight onto the front axle, making the vehicle more stable
Geely began as a maker of refrigeration parts, but has grown into one of the world's major car manufacturers
Through their Verizon Auto brand, the Chinese auto giant has revealed the home truck cabless truck
The company believes that self-driving technology will shape the future of commercial road transport
In fact, Geely predicts that by 2030, driverless trucks will dominate the market
It's no surprise, then, that the home truck cabless truck has achieved Level 4 autonomy
meaning that it can handle many situations without any human intervention. Flexibility is key here
Chinese experts say that the supervan chassis allows for trucks with various drivetrains and adjustable dimensions
As for its look, car enthusiasts might see hints of the Volvo Vira, the Stein Winter Supercargo 2040, and other similar projects
The next truck also comes from Verizon Auto. It's a more traditional model than a human driver, but it's packed with advanced features
For instance, the cabin includes a shower, a toilet, a bed, and even a small kitchen
But who's driving while the driver is showering or cooking? That's where the Level 4 Autopilot comes in, taking over if there's no one else at the wheel
If there are multiple trucks heading to the same place, they can use convoying features
The trucks communicate with each other to maintain the same speed at a safe distance
Plus, they have a 360-degree view of the road. And thanks to their flexible design, these trucks can use different powertrains, including hybrid methanol ones
Many countries are facing a shortage of truck drivers. In Germany alone, they're short of about 100,000 professionals
While employers are struggling to find new drivers, companies like Evo Cargo are offering a different solution
Their clients can order not just an autonomous vehicle, but a complex system
EVO Cargo's solution is great for short trips, for example within a warehouse complex
The cargo is moved by small N1 electric vehicles that can travel 200km on a full charge and carry up to 2 tonnes at a time
They can operate 24-7 if needed, while cutting transportation costs by 30%
Walmart is the world's largest wholesale and retail chain, with over 10,000 stores in 24 countries
This massive scale brings in billions of dollars in revenue. To keep things running smoothly, the company needs top-notch logistics
So it's no surprise that Walmart decided to create its own truck
Here the first prototype Along with Walmart other companies such as Peterbilt Rausch Engineering Great Dame Trailers and Capstone Turbine contributed to its development The truck boasts sleek aerodynamics and a hybrid engine with electric
components. It primarily runs on diesel, but can also use compressed or liquefied natural gas
as well as biofuels. Plus, the trailer's made almost entirely of carbon fibre
making it about 1.8 tonnes lighter. The story of the H2 truck is impressive all around
Soccer star Lionel Messi helped unveil it, and its first test was none other than the Dakar Rally 2022
The truck combines two E-motors of 300 kilowatts each and hydrogen fuel cells
This setup lets the driver reach speeds at up to 140 kilometers per hour and travel 250 kilometers on one charge
With a special station, charging takes just 20 minutes. As a result, the H2 truck became the first hydrogen-powered truck to complete the Dakar
Kudos to the engineers, designers and everyone involved in the successful project
SCALE is a research project focused on making supply chains more efficient
It involves six partners, including Toyota and Chalmers University of Technology, with the Swedish Energy Agency providing funding
The goal is to create a fully automated system for loading, unloading and transporting goods
The project uses automated warehouse forklifts from Toyota and compact electric trucks from the Swedish company Einride
They use machine learning, can travel up to 180km on a single charge, and reach speeds of up to 30km per hour
Vision TX offers another take on the future of semi-trailers. This cab-over design should appeal to truck drivers, who will be seated in the center of the cab
Plus, screens and cameras replace mirrors, making the drive even cooler. The cab can also transform into a rest area and has a hidden storage section on the sides
All this is tied together with a well-thought-out aerodynamic design, which is especially important for an electric vehicle
Hyundai's experts are also quite innovative. Just take a look at their Trailer Drone and HDC6 Neptune projects
The Trailer Drone is a set of two platforms and a container that can drive autonomously and even move sideways
It runs on hydrogen, and each platform can travel 500 kilometers on a single charge, giving it an impressive total range
Hyundai sees this concept as ideal for logistics tasks, but it could also serve well as an emergency vehicle
The second project, the HTC6 Neptune, is a hydrogen-powered truck. The South Korean team drew inspiration from the works of Henry Dreyfus, the renowned American designer who shapes the look of the Polaroid camera
The HT Nitro Thermotech refrigerated trailer runs on liquid nitrogen and offers temperature control right in the cab
the kamaz jupiter 30 is also seeing continuous improvements last year this dump truck was
showcased at the inner prom kazakhstan industrial exhibition what stands out about it well for one
its 30-ton payload and the fact that it has no cab as it's an unmanned model
It moves using data from various sensors, radars, antennas and cameras. The truck is surprisingly maneuverable with both axles able to pivot and each having its own traction motor Additionally it features an inline six diesel engine The truck speed is capped at 56 kilometers per hour
It's worth mentioning that the Jupiter 30 is the first model in its family
and we might even see more advanced versions in the future. kenworth impressed the crowd at act expo 2024 with the super truck 2 the experts have been
working on this vehicle for six years and the result speaks for itself it looks like a high
speed train and is packed with cutting edge tech inside the truck's engine runs on diesel but it
works together with a regenerative braking generator and powers some of the SuperTruck
2 systems. As a result, even experts were surprised by its fuel efficiency of just 18.4 litres per
100 kilometres. Plus, the truck and trailer together weigh only 11,793 kilograms
Baidu and Pininfarina have combined their creative efforts to introduce Zing 2
an electric truck that's all about aerodynamics and smart systems. The engineers have done a remarkable job
achieving an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.35. To give you an idea of how impressive that is
The Tesla Model Y has a coefficient of 0.32. The truck's smart systems are equally notable
Using a combination of cameras, lasers and sensors, the vehicle can see obstacles from up to a kilometre away
Now, you might be wondering about its range. The Zing 2 can travel 300 kilometres on a single charge
While that might not seem like much, there are two important things to consider
First, it takes only an hour to fully charge the truck. And second, the battery can be swapped out for a fresh one in just six minutes
By the way, the experts at Pininfarina have also assisted another company, AC Future
This time, their collaboration resulted in the ETH, which stands for Electric Transformer House
On the road, it looks like a futuristic van, but when parked, it expands, and the interior space increases to 37 square meters
Inside, you'll find a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom, and a living room
The roof is equipped with solar panels that generate about 25 kilowatt hours of power
Additionally, the manufacturers have included a system that extracts moisture from the air
producing up to 50 litres of clean water daily. The ETH is set to begin mass production in 2025
What does Iveco envision for the future? Let's take a look. At the IAA event, the renowned truckmaker unveiled Z-Truck
Its spaceship-inspired design wowed the crowd. Instead of a traditional steering wheel, Iveco put in a rudder
The driver sits in the middle of the cab and sees important info
like the route right on the windshield, as to avoid distractions. The engine is equally impressive
The Z truck runs on gas, specifically liquefied natural gas or biomethane
This makes it a third more economical than previous IvoCo models, and it can travel 2200km on a full tank
Not too shabby, especially with a 460hp engine and a 16-speed automatic gearbox
So, what do you think? Is this the future of mobility? Meanwhile, Freightliner engineers are still working on the Super Truck project
an ultra-efficient diesel truck. Yes, you read that right. It's not electric or hydrogen-powered
but runs on diesel. They've already hit some major milestones. The Super Truck 2
for instance, has a gross weight of 37 tons and can travel 100 kilometers at around 104
kilometers per hour using less than 18 liters of fuel. That nearly a 6 improvement in savings compared to the Super Truck One
Engineers have also cut aerodynamic drag by 12% and added a self-adjusting ground clearance system
All these advancements add up to significant fuel savings. It's no surprise that the project is backed by the U.S. Department of Energy
The new Actros L semi-trailer has taken efficiency to a new level, according to Mercedes
The German automaker specialists have redesigned the cab for better aerodynamics, resulting in a 3% fuel savings compared to the previous version
Additionally, the third generation OM471 engine cuts consumption by another 4%. This engine features new turbochargers and an upgraded exhaust gas after-treatment system
As usual, there are three cabin options, stream, big and giga space
Interestingly, Mercedes pays attention to even the smallest customer preferences. For instance, you can choose between traditional mirrors or the mirror cam camera system
It's clear that the Mercedes lives up to its motto, the best or nothing
Picture this. You need to move something incredibly large and heavy, like a furnace module for a plastics manufacturing facility
These modules are as tall as the Statue of Liberty and weigh over 8,000 tons
That's where the Manoet SPMT self-propelled modules come in. They're so robust that a single axle can handle up to 44 tons
and they come in four, five, six, and eight axle versions. Plus, these modules can be linked together, which is great for logistics experts planning complex transport operations
It's also worth mentioning that all the wheels on the Mano at SPMT can rotate 360 degrees, and the platform can lift 60 centimeters
Most people know Tesla for its passenger cars, such as the Model 3 or the angular Cybertruck
But Tesla also manufactures semi-trailers. Since 2022, Elon Musk's company has been producing an electric truck called Semi
Tesla believes that the future of trucking is electric. One of the major advantages it offers to buyers is cost savings
Charging the Semi is 50% cheaper than fueling a diesel engine for every 1.6 kilometers driven
This can add up to savings of $150,000 over three years. In terms of range, the Semi can travel up to 805 kilometers on a single charge
And if there's an urgent delivery to be made, a fully loaded semi can accelerate from 0 to 97 km per hour in just 20 seconds
The Kodiak Robotics team doesn't make headlines often, but they're doing incredible work to make self-driving trucks safer and more reliable
Meet Kodiak Driver, a suite of solutions designed to handle even the toughest situations
A truck equipped with Kodiak Driver not only assesses traffic in a 360-degree view
but also performs self-diagnostics. Imagine if a tyre suddenly blows out. Kodiak Driver would react instantly
bringing the truck to a smooth stop while staying in its lane and activating emergency alert
This system is also invaluable in traffic jams, helping to avoid collisions with lane-changing vehicles
and motorcyclists weaving between cars. Seeing all this, it's clear that Kodiak Robotics is doing vital work