Driverless trucks!!

[Rainger99]

It looks they are coming!!

I wonder how they handle roundabouts!

The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads | AP News (https://apnews.com/article/trucks-selfdriving-highways-automation-driver-083409631158f54d806d75309c4764e2)

[Stu from NYC]

scary thought.

Wonder how they refuel.

[shut the front door]

scary thought.

Wonder how they refuel.

Less scary than most of the drivers in TV.

[frayedends]

I want a driverless golf cart to bring me home from City Fire.

[Blueblaze]

If it keeps them in the right lane on the freeway, driving the exact truck speed limit, and not in the passing lane creeping around another truck at 1 mph faster than the truck they're trying to pass, while traffic backs up for 20 miles behind them, I'm for all it.

[Bay Kid]

It is a scary world we live in.

[Stu from NYC]

It is a scary world we live in.

Getting scarier by the day

[Cuervo]

scary thought.

Wonder how they refuel.

Fueling:
Yesterday there was a news piece about Sweden experimenting with in-road electrification, something we have had heard of for years. I never thought it was truly feasible believing the major construction that would be needed. But as they showed in the picture it was just embedding a rail into an existing road. Similar to the old trollies except instead of overhead wires it would be part of the road itself. If this comes to pass it would reduce the need of the amount of charging stations for EVs.

Copied from the internet: Sweden is planning to build a first of its kind, permanent electrified highway by 2025 that would enable EVs to charge while on the go. Different electrified road systems have been tested. Among them, one Swedish company thinks its technology is the answer.

[mikeycereal]

Welp they don't fall asleep at the wheel. I wonder if they might clog the fast lane though?

I was told by a very reliable source that driverless vehicles so far have a much lower accident ratio, about 10 to 1, and they have so far been proven to be safer. Hey driverless don't text while driving! Eyes on the road not required. The few no-driver accidents we heard about were in the news. Get ready for more driverless... invest in the stock.

[Stu from NYC]

Wonder how they would do in snow

[SHIBUMI]

These should be banned with a billion dollar fine for any accident..........absolutely criminal........It looks they are coming!!

I wonder how they handle roundabouts!

The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads | AP News (https://apnews.com/article/trucks-selfdriving-highways-automation-driver-083409631158f54d806d75309c4764e2)

[bruce213]

Driverless trucks could be programed to drive mostly at night. Arrive at thier destination early in the am. Since there is no driver the truck programed to avoid large cities during hush hour.

[Stu from NYC]

Driverless trucks could be programed to drive mostly at night. Arrive at thier destination early in the am. Since there is no driver the truck programed to avoid large cities during hush hour.

They could but for long distances truck can go far in 24 hours of straight driving along interstates

[Rich42]

If you happen to get into an accident with a driverless vehicle, how do you get the required insurance info that is required to be exchanged between drivers and reported to police?

[Robojo]

It looks they are coming!!

I wonder how they handle roundabouts!

The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads | AP News (https://apnews.com/article/trucks-selfdriving-highways-automation-driver-083409631158f54d806d75309c4764e2)

I know with the driverless cars if you just put an orange traffic cone on it doesn't know where to go. Imagine something getting splattered on the front of that truck and it going rogue.

[fdpaq0580]

It is a scary world we live in.

It always has been.

[fdpaq0580]

If you happen to get into an accident with a driverless vehicle, how do you get the required insurance info that is required to be exchanged between drivers and reported to police?

It will be your fault.

[fdpaq0580]

I know with the driverless cars if you just put an orange traffic cone on it doesn't know where to go. Imagine something getting splattered on the front of that truck and it going rogue.

"hel-o. i am a volvo. i am driver -less. my ver-bal referenceis christine. be-ware.

[fdpaq0580]

I know with the driverless cars if you just put an orange traffic cone on it doesn't know where to go. Imagine something getting splattered on the front of that truck and it going rogue.

Why would anyone "put an orange traffic cone on"?

[fdpaq0580]

Copied from the internet: Sweden is planning to build a first of its kind, permanent electrified highway by 2025 that would enable EVs to charge while on the go. Different electrified road systems have been tested. Among them, one Swedish company thinks its technology is the answer.

Are these the same folks that gave us Ikea?
😱🙄

[JGVillages]

Fueling:
Yesterday there was a news piece about Sweden experimenting with in-road electrification, something we have had heard of for years. I never thought it was truly feasible believing the major construction that would be needed. But as they showed in the picture it was just embedding a rail into an existing road. Similar to the old trollies except instead of overhead wires it would be part of the road itself. If this comes to pass it would reduce the need of the amount of charging stations for EVs.

Copied from the internet: Sweden is planning to build a first of its kind, permanent electrified highway by 2025 that would enable EVs to charge while on the go. Different electrified road systems have been tested. Among them, one Swedish company thinks its technology is the answer.

So how does the EV’s owner pay for the charging from the E highway, that I assume all taxpayers paid to have constructed? Since EV’s are substantially heavier will these roads require more maintenance?

[Stu from NYC]

Why would anyone "put an orange traffic cone on"?

They were out of white ones?:pepper2:

Sorry could not resist

[Two Bills]

So how does the EV’s owner pay for the charging from the E highway, that I assume all taxpayers paid to have constructed? Since EV’s are substantially heavier will these roads require more maintenance?

Should be very simple to record vehicle's entry and departure into the system using the car's computer. Computer will probably pay the charges as well.
UK has been experimenting with similar system for some time.
From proposed plans I have seen so far, a single lane initially will be a charging lane, and drivers will be able to enter at any time the battery needs some help, and leave when it has enough power.
I will probably never be an electric car owner, but I think it is a great idea.

[fdpaq0580]

Should be very simple to record vehicle's entry and departure into the system using the car's computer. Computer will probably pay the charges as well.
UK has been experimenting with similar system for some time.
From proposed plans I have seen so far, a single lane initially will be a charging lane, and drivers will be able to enter at any time the battery needs some help, and leave when it has enough power.
I will probably never be an electric car owner, but I think it is a great idea.

The future is just around the corner. Never say "never".

[Cuervo]

So how does the EV’s owner pay for the charging from the E highway, that I assume all taxpayers paid to have constructed? Since EV’s are substantially heavier will these roads require more maintenance?

This is simpler than you think. Today when you go on a toll road, or you use the designated fast lane a vehicle with Sun pass or EZ pass is charged. In this type of fashion EVs can be charged for either time or mileage on the electric platform. The latest driver assist update from Tesla is very impressive, but it still requires a driver in place. I'm a strong believer that all long-haul trucks should be equip with this type of technology to be used on highways. It's not that I don't trust the drivers, but there is the fatigue factor. What you have to remember these so call driverless vehicles are programed to obey the rules of the road. Unlike the rest of us who speed and get distracted.

[Two Bills]

The future is just around the corner. Never say "never".

Problem is, my future is quite a way round that corner!:shrug:

[fdpaq0580]

Problem is, my future is quite a way round that corner!:shrug:

Actually, we are currently living in what was our future just a short time ago. Heck! I still want to party like it's 1999. But that is past, almost a quarter of a lifetime in the past. Keep your pecker up! You will yet see many things come to pass. Look around and be prepared to be amazed.

😉🫠🙃🤪😃👨*🚀👩*🚀🧑*🚀

[Stu from NYC]

Problem is, my future is quite a way round that corner!:shrug:

Closer than you think