Daimler to test self-driving trucks in Germany this year: paper


  • TECH
  • Monday, 27 Jul 2015

Coming soon: Daimler's self-driving trucks are slated to enter the testing phase this year, says a board member. Photo: Reuters

FRANKFURT: German carmaker Daimler is planning to test self-driving trucks as early as this year, executive board member Wolfgang Bernhard told a German newspaper. 

"We are positive that we will get approval for tests on German motorways within the next weeks," Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung quoted him as saying. "Then we will start immediately." 

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tech News

Robinhood set to report highest quarterly revenue since meme stock frenzy
Apple unveils new AI-focused chip in upgraded iPad Pro
US consumer watchdog fines Chime $3.25 million for delaying refunds
OpenAI to launch tool to detect images created by DALL-E 3
Investopedia-owner Dotdash Meredith signs content license deal with OpenAI
GlobalFoundries forecasts Q2 revenue, profit above estimates on chip market recovery
Tesla Autopilot probe escalates with US regulator’s data demands
How the EU transformed tech
Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance execs, CEO says
Online retailer Zalando returns to growth thanks to premium brands

Others Also Read