Einride said it develops its autonomous trucks in-house to deliver safe, clean, and efficient freight. | Source: Einride
Einride AB last week announced that its electric, autonomous vehicle completed the company’s cross-border operation without a human driver onboard. The self-driving truck crossed the border between Norway and Sweden at Ørje, Norway.
“We are immensely proud to have completed the world’s first cabless, electric, fully autonomous cross-border delivery,” stated Henrik Green, chief technology officer and general manager for Einride Autonomous Technologies.
Founded in 2016, Einride designs, develops, and deploys freight technology systems to accelerate the transition to future-proofed transportation. Its platform includes connected electric and autonomous heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and an intelligent freight operating system.
Today, the Stockholm-based company operates a fleets of heavy-duty electric trucks servicing Global Fortune 500 companies across the U.S., Europe, and the UAE.
EU is interested in coordinated transport
Autonomous cross-border vehicle operations are challenging because of differing national regulations as well as technical barriers such as inconsistent road signage and customs procedures. Einride said this milestone builds on its background in industrial freight.
The demonstration is a key component of the MODI Project, said Einride. Co-founded with the EU, the project aims to enable the safe rollout of heavy-duty autonomous transportation across a range of market applications, improving the transport and logistics industry by accelerating the introduction of connected, cooperative, and automated mobility (CCAM) systems.
“We are dedicated to continuously extending our capabilities into new applications, showcasing how autonomous technology can enhance transportation safety, efficiency, and sustainability,” said Green. “The MODI project perfectly embodies this commitment, assisting in the realization of EU value-based objectives by thoughtfully balancing safety with innovation.”
Einride works to simplify border crossings
Tolletaten, the Norwegian Customs, is supporting the initiative because it is interested in automating future operations. To address the complexities of international border crossings and handle tasks typically managed by a human driver, Einride integrated its autonomous trucks with Norway’s Digitoll digital customs systems through its partner Q-Free. This system enables it to digitally declare goods in advance, simplifying the border customs clearance process.
Einride said it showcased the broader capabilities of its electric autonomous technology through the integration of its advanced hardware and software. This included:
- The Einride Driver, the company’s proprietary Autonomous Drive Stack
- Its purpose-built autonomous vehicle, which has no cab for a driver or passengers
- Control Tower, an intelligent platform for fleet management and oversight
The autonomous border crossing is a joint effort between Swedish and Norwegian project partners, including Statens Vegvesen, Sintef, Q-Free, Trafikverket, and Østfold kommune, conducted on behalf of PostNord, which ships nearly 200 million parcels across the Nordic region annually.
“At PostNord, we are committed to exploring innovative solutions that make logistics more sustainable and efficient,” said May-Kristin S. Willoch, head of environment and DPO at PostNord Norway. “Taking part in this historic milestone with Einride demonstrates how autonomous and digital technologies can reshape the future of transport, reduce emissions, and improve safety. This achievement is not just about crossing a border; it’s about entering a new era for the logistics industry.”
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