Hyundai Motor, Kia to launch Level 4 autonomous truck trials

Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to launch Level 4 autonomous truck trials next year, collaborating with domestic self-driving software companies to develop technology for commercial deployment. The automakers will create two test vehicles, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Xcient truck and a conventional Xcient truck, which will be provided to partners in early 2024.

These vehicles will feature customized control units and vehicle interfaces designed to integrate autonomous-driving systems. The trials will take place along two routes: a 100-kilometer route combining highways and urban roads, and a 400-kilometer route primarily focused on highway driving. Hyundai Motor and Kia have signed an agreement with Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Glovis, and autonomous-driving software developers Mars Auto and RideFlux to conduct the tests using their existing logistics network.

Mars Auto and RideFlux will install their respective autonomous-driving systems in the trucks, while Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Glovis will support the logistics operations.

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