Autonomous trucking offers a significant opportunity to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency in freight transportation. Research from Aurora Innovation shows that autonomous trucks can improve energy efficiency by up to 32% compared to traditional trucks, helping the industry meet climate goals and reduce operating costs. Medium and heavy-duty trucks contribute 23% of U.S. transportation emissions, with even higher shares in states like California. Autonomous trucks achieve fuel savings through optimized driving patterns, such as gentle acceleration and deceleration, and predictive route adjustments.

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