Home UAE Dubai UAE to trial first driverless truck The trials will see Evocargo’s unmanned electric logistics vehicle navigate Dubai South’s Logistics District until February 2023 by Zubina Ahmed December 14, 2022 Dubai South signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Evocargo for the launch of the UAE’s first autonomous vehicle trials for cargo, it announced on Thursday. The trials will see EVO.1 – Evocargo’s unmanned electric logistics vehicle – navigate Dubai South’s Logistics District from December until February 2023. The trials aim to enable Evocargo to modify and redesign EVO.1 specifically for the MENA region. During the trial period, a remote operator will be stationed onsite in the Control Centre to manage the platform, official news agency WAM reported. The centre, located in Dubai South’s Logistics District, includes a software suite to monitor the EVO.1’s operation, check the serviceability of the sensors, and identify any errors. In line with Dubai’s drive to become the world’s smart mobility hub, @Dubai_South signs a memorandum of understanding with @EvocargoLTD for the launch of the UAE’s first autonomous vehicle trials for cargo at the master development’s Logistics District.https://t.co/v54T9X3zUk pic.twitter.com/Wr8jl1EhRn — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 14, 2022 The strategy, once fully implemented, will help reduce transportation costs by 44 per cent or Dhs900m, saving Dhs1.5bn via reduction of environmental pollution and Dhs18bn through increasing the efficiency of the transport sector by 20 per cent. “We are delighted to enter into a strategic agreement with Evocargo to launch the UAE’s first autonomous trials, setting new global benchmarks and consolidating the leadership status of the country’s logistics sector,” said Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District – Dubai South. “Besides improving operational efficiency, our partnership will help scale supply chain operations and achieve sustainability. At the Logistics District, we are mandated to support the industry and accelerate the UAE’s rapidly advancing logistics sector.” EVO.1 The lifting capacity of the driverless platform is two tonnes, and it can accommodate up to six EUR-pallets moving at 25 km/h for up to 200km. Charging a vehicle for a full day’s operation takes 40 minutes to six hours, depending on the outlet. The security system of the EVO.1 platform has four tiers: the computer vision of the space around the vehicle, an automatic diagnostic system, a remote-stop system, and a standby pneumatic braking system. Effective fleet management of EVO.1’s automatic pilot systems increases the efficiency of freight transportation while significantly reducing truck downtime. Robotisation and using electricity and hydrogen fuel cells instead of conventional fuel offer cost efficiencies. Evocargo has 37 protected inventions and technologies. Evocargo’s patents cover algorithms for visual positioning, automatic mapping, the calibration and integration of sensors and cameras, methods for selecting safety speeds, and the parameters for dynamic models. 0 Comments