News / DB Schenker-Einride partnership to begin driverless electric truck trials

Sweden’s government has approved a pilot phase for autonomous electric trucks on its roads, as it seeks to tackle increasing pollution.

Developed by Swedish start-up Einride, the T-Pod truck will commence daily trials between a DB Schenker warehouse and terminal facility this spring.

Chief executive of Einride Robert Falck said: “Heavy road transport is responsible for a substantial part of global CO2 emissions. The pilot in Jönköping is a small but important step towards a sustainable transport system.

“The permit from the Swedish Transport ...