Driverless trucks may soon be on UK roads

摘要

A number of major truck manufacturers have expressed an interest in the UK's first trial of HGV platooning, which is expected to be given the green light in the Budget next week. It is anticipated that the planned trial will involve platoons of driverless trucks, using cruise and proximity controls, tested on stretches of the UK's motorways. It will look at the effect of platooning on reducing accidents and emissions, as well as improving traffic flow.