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Back to EpisodesEinride's Self-Driving Trucks Hit Central Texas Highways
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Swedish firm Einride partners with SH one thirty Concession Company for self-driving freight truck tests in Central Texas, aiming for initial on-road trials by year-end. Their electric, AI-driven trucks, already operational in U.S. and European cities, promise reduced fuel costs, driver expenses, and accident risks. However, concerns about road safety and job losses persist. Einride takes a cautious approach, focusing on data collection, safety proofs, and community engagement before full rollout, with U.S. headquarters in Austin and plans for a public stock offering.
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