China tests truck platooning: One human leads, autonomous trucks follow
georgemillo · x · 2026-08-18
A report on China's approach to automating trucking: instead of replacing every truck, one driver leads a convoy while autonomous trucks follow. This deployment model could accelerate freight automation in controlled logistics sites compared to open roads.
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