Lidl Tests Autonomous Driverless Trucks for Store Deliveries in Germany

What happened

Lidl, in partnership with Swedish startup Einride, has launched a pilot project in Edermünde, Germany, deploying fully autonomous, cabless electric trucks for store deliveries on public roads. Approved by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, the project highlights potential risks associated with AI-driven vehicles, though no harm has occurred yet.

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