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[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Yes, removing the need to buy a huge truck because you tow an RV a few times a year.

This also just seems to be a stepping stone technology for semi truck caravans as well. I can see a scenario with a 'pilot truck' that has a few people in it guiding a 20 + long caravan of trailers. Allows for semi autonomous behavior while still having people there to address the occasional problems.

[-] raynethackery@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Once again, we've invented the train.

[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Can a train split of to 20 different last mile delivery locations that change depending on the day and dynamically add and remove cars throughout transit?

Do you really think that freight is the end all be all for logistics for a country as diverse as the us for example?

[-] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

People like them are utterly convinced they're a genius that has figured it all out, and they can't be told otherwise.

Same energy as conspiracy theorists.

[-] SCB@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Almost every single thing anyone buys in their entire life is on a truck at one point.

This could potentially revolutionize the chase for an EV semi

[-] remus989@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Truck trains already exist though. How does this improve anything?

[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Less drivers, better control, etc. Pulling multiple trailers is incredibly demanding for the driver and the rig and is limited to a few trailers.

Caravanning multiple rigs means drivers or driver pairs for every rig, meaning 20 trucks potentially need 40 drivers.

Simple and dynamic hitching means faster turnarounds when loading and unloading

There are tons of things that technology like this can improve.

[-] paholg@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

But then you need the giant engine in the RV. Just get an RV that you can drive, and tow a small car instead?

[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Ok replace rv with literally anything else, boat, parade float, motorcycle trailer, car trailer, etc.

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