Man, the German heavy vehicle manufacturer, has been testing self-driving trucks on the highway for a few days. Today German Transport Minister Volker Wissing also took part in the experiment.
With a special permit from the Federal Office of Motor Vehicles, the truck can now also operate on the highway. Daimler Trucks has already been active in this field on highways in the USA for a year in pilot projects with customers. It plans to launch the new vehicles on the market in 2027, achieving three billion dollars in turnover and one billion in gross profits by 2030. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritan branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. In Europe, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 0845 90 90 95 or click here.