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These automatic trucks work better when we put them on rails (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by ComicalMayhem to c/[email protected]

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[–] imBANO 4 points 11 months ago

Fair response. It’s likely due to the lack of rail infrastructure why this delivery was “across the country”. Rails are typically much cheaper per ton-mile than trucks. If a rail alternative existed, I’m fairly certain the economics would have forced the use of trains.

However, I’d say the self driving part is still be a benefit that would improve truck utilization rate.