Vera in the port with a container

The future of
autonomous transports

Autonomous, connected and electric vehicle Vera

This is Vera – a vehicle like no other seen from us before

Vera is an autonomous, electric vehicle that can operate with significantly less exhaust emissions and low noise levels. It is controlled and monitored via a control centre, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Vera transporting a DFDS container in a port terminal

Vera’s first assignment

Vera will form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. The assignment is the result of a collaboration between Volvo Trucks and ferry and logistics company, DFDS.

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Mikael Karlsson Vice President Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Trucks

The transport industry is a fascinating place to be right now

Mikael Karlsson

Vice President Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Trucks

Reflections on the future of automation

Reflections on the future of automation

As Vice President Autonomous Solutions at Volvo Trucks, Mikael Karlsson is leading the development of autonomous transport solutions. In this video he shares his personal reflections on the future of automation and how it will shape the transport industry.

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