Hyundai Motor, Kia Launch Level 4 Autonomous Truck Trials for Logistics

Hyundai Motor and Kia are set to commence real-world trials of Level 4 autonomous heavy-duty trucks as part of their logistics evaluation. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Glovis, Mars Auto, and RideFlux to conduct the trials at Hyundai Motor Group’s Namyang R&D Center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.

The project aims to test the integration of autonomous driving systems with vehicle control technology and collect data for future commercialization. Two test vehicles, a hydrogen fuel cell electric XCIENT truck and a conventional XCIENT truck, will be equipped with customized controllers and interfaces to integrate with autonomous systems.

Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Glovis will support operations by providing access to existing logistics routes. The testing will take place on both 100-kilometer mixed urban and highway routes and a 400-kilometer long-distance route primarily consisting of highways. The trials will focus on developing vehicle control and safety redundancy technologies, which are crucial for heavy-duty trucks operating over long distances and during nighttime hours. The gathered data will be used to improve vehicle control and redundant safety systems.

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