EPISODE · Jul 16, 2021 · 19 MIN
Can a plug-and-play addition on most manufacturer trucks help the move to autonomy? - Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Summit
from FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast · host FreightWaves
After completing the first autonomous cross country trip in 2018, Embark Trucks stayed below the radar until this year when it has announced a plethora of advancements like solving the challenge of autonomous trucks navigating construction zones, developing a universal interface that will plug into any major truck maker's equipment and, most recently, a SPAC that values the company at more than $5 billion. Co-Founder & CEO of Embark Trucks, Alex Rodrigues, speaks with FreightWaves Detroit Bureau Chief Alan Adler. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After completing the first autonomous cross country trip in 2018, Embark Trucks stayed below the radar until this year when it has announced a plethora of advancements like solving the challenge of autonomous trucks navigating construction zones, developing a universal interface that will plug into any major truck maker's equipment and, most recently, a SPAC that values the company at more than $5 billion. Co-Founder & CEO of Embark Trucks, Alex Rodrigues, speaks with FreightWaves Detroit Bureau Chief Alan Adler. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can a plug-and-play addition on most manufacturer trucks help the move to autonomy? - Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Summit
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