Lidl puts cabless, driverless lorry on German roads as Spain watches
If you shop at Lidl in Spain, there is a good chance you have never given much thought to how […]
Lidl, a popular supermarket chain, is testing a cabless, driverless electric lorry in Germany to potentially change delivery methods for its products. The trial, which began in Germany, involves the truck transporting goods between Lidl’s distribution centre and nearby stores on public roads. The driverless truck, operated by Swedish company Einride, is SAE Level 4, meaning it can drive autonomously under specific conditions.
During the four-month trial, Lidl plans to transport over 3,000 pallets. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority has approved this operation, making it the first of its kind in Germany. While there are no plans to bring these trucks to Spain, Lidl’s extensive network of stores could lead to autonomous deliveries in the future.
The trial is a chance for Lidl to assess the practicality of autonomous electric transport in its supply chain. If successful, this project could lead to larger logistics operations involving other Schwarz Group companies.
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