GE Appliances

GE Appliances to power up electric truck test

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GE Appliances (GEA) is deploying six electric trucks at three locations as part of the first phase of an electric vehicle trial with Einride. GEA will use the trucks in Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee with plans to add six more EV trucks later this year.

The companies first announced a partnership in October 2021 that included both EVs and trials of Einride’s autonomous Pod cargo transport system.

“We’ve adopted many environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce the carbon...

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Einride’s long-term sustainability, near-term solution ideal for EQT investment

On Nov. 3, Einride officially announced its entry into the U.S. market through a pilot program with GE Appliances in Kentucky. While the company’s SAE Level 4 driverless Einride Pod has been running in Europe since 2019, the expansion into the U.S. is part of an aggressive push that company executives hope will transform freight movement on both sides of the Atlantic.

“The technology is here,” Robert Falck, founder and CEO of Einride, told Modern Shipper at the time. “It’s definitely happening...

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Einride founder relishes chance to compete in US freight market

Swedish technology and autonomous vehicle company Einride is officially operating in the U.S. and has launched a line of products designed for the U.S. market in conjunction with the announcement.

Known for the driverless Einride Pod — a cabless box on wheels — the company is adapting the model for the U.S. market through its new range of global products including the Einride Saga operator system. The U.S. will see a local version of the Pod as well as a Flatbed Pod.

In addition, Einride...

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