Can autonomous CVs provide a realistic and sustainable future for last-mile logistics?
With the cost of fuel and labour continuing to increase, industry players are searching for more efficient last-mile delivery solutions. Light goods vehicles (LGVs) are increasingly depending on electric powertrains to make deliveries carbon neutral, led by new arrivals such as Volta and Arrival. However, manufacturers are also gradually investing in autonomous technologies. A 2021 study by EY found a 15% average increase of investment year on year in the technology, projecting autonomous trucks to be on the road by 2030.