currently considering convoys of two or three trucks to be a realistic option in regions with high traffi c density and as many as eight ve hicles in countries with vast expanses of land like Canada or Austra lia Only the driver of the lead truck has to pay attention to the traffi c situation while the crews of the following trucks are in standby mode and can thus use their time for other things As a result the job pro fi les of professional drivers can be expected to change as well in stead of mainly performing a chauff eur s work they might turn into logisticians who fi ll out paperwork schedule vehicles or plan ship ping routes When the robot rings twice Courier services are pinning great hopes on autonomous vehicles too not only in warehouse logistics but also in the context of de livering goods to consumers Autonomously traveling electric vehicles serving as self service delivery and pickup terminals us ing formats like the Schaeffl er Mover are just as much part of the The pods from UK startup Starship autonomously deliver food parcels or tools initially on company and campus premises Autonomous driving but with what kind of fuel The traction batteries of a truck must weigh 7 5 metric tons 8 3 short tons to achieve a range of 1 000 km 620 mi For comparison a tank of diesel provides a range of up 2 500 km 1 550 mi Consequently battery electric drive is not the ideal solution for long distances The fuel cell is far better suited for this purpose Read more on this technology starting on page 62 60

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