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Look Ma, No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. The Benefits of Automation In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation.

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Look Ma’ No Hands! Self-Driving Vehicle Makes Maiden Voyage

Aera Technology

The self-driving tractor trailer traversed 120 miles of Colorado’s I-25 while the driver hung out in the sleeper cab , and by all accounts, the ride went smoothly. In 2014, trucks transported more than $700 billion worth of freight , which is nearly three times more than any other mode of transportation. A Bit of Background.