_this-entrepreneur-wants-to-robotize-the-trucking-industry-and-has-raised-3659m-to-do-it.jpg "This Entrepreneur Wants To Robotize The Trucking Industry And Has Raised $59M To Do It from office of liquor and gaming regulation queensland Video Screenshot Preview")
GalleryPlay Video:
(Note: The default playback of the video is HD VERSION. If your browser is buffering the video slowly, please play the REGULAR MP4 VERSION or Open The Video below for better experience. Thank you!)
⏲ Duration: 11:48
👁 View: 405K times
✓ Published: 16-Apr-2024
👁 View: 405K times
✓ Published: 16-Apr-2024
Description:
Fernride, launched in 2019 in Germany, aims to tackle the driver shortage and environmental impact of transportation by introducing autonomous and electric trucking. Their innovative approach allows drivers to remotely control trucks from an office, effectively operating vehicles across great distances, such as from Munich to the U.K. This method separates the driver's location from the truck's, enhancing logistic and production efficiency. Fernride has raised $59 million to date and coins Volkswagen and DB Schenker as clients. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, who pivoted from selling dressage horses online to dropping out of his Master's at the Technical University of Munich, Fernride is pioneering the use of human teleoperators to oversee a fleet of up to ten trucks in geo-fenced locations and private yards, aiming for higher productivity and sustainability.<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.
Fernride, launched in 2019 in Germany, aims to tackle the driver shortage and environmental impact of transportation by introducing autonomous and electric trucking. Their innovative approach allows drivers to remotely control trucks from an office, effectively operating vehicles across great distances, such as from Munich to the U.K. This method separates the driver's location from the truck's, enhancing logistic and production efficiency. Fernride has raised $59 million to date and coins Volkswagen and DB Schenker as clients. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, who pivoted from selling dressage horses online to dropping out of his Master's at the Technical University of Munich, Fernride is pioneering the use of human teleoperators to oversee a fleet of up to ten trucks in geo-fenced locations and private yards, aiming for higher productivity and sustainability.<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.
Share with your friends:
Whatsapp | Viber | Telegram | Line | SMS
Email | Twitter | Reddit | Tumblr | Pinterest
_spring-101-wellness-and-beauty-buys.webp "The latest and greatest must-haves to get your spring game in check. Nothing makes you look and feel as good as when you know your teeth are really clean and bright white - but reality checkup - when it comes to a whiter smile, not all toothpastes whiten the same and your current, basic toothpaste likely isn't cutting it. Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste, Vibrant Peppermint delivers a noticeably whiter and brighter smile in just three days by removing 100% more stains and you're just left with pearly whites. It tastes great too and gives you that extra confidence boost that you need, because when you're confident, you smile more, and nothing is more beautiful than smiling. Get it at crest.com and retailers nationwide. If you're looking for a spring refresh for your hair especially after the harsh cold weather, Pantene has recently launched an amazing shampoo and conditioning duo that gives you luxury results without the luxury price tag, you can get it right at Walgreens. Pantene Pro-V Miracles Infinite Lengths Shampoo and the Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner. The conditioner is really the star with Melting Pro-V Pearls that visibly repair six months of damage and just leave your hair soft and healthy. It works as well as the leading $60 hair bonding competitors out there. The shampoo has biotin and collagen and delivers 90% less hair breakage in your strands to promote length that lasts and gives you healthy hair from the inside out. Grab them both at Walgreens. Now of course the start of spring and warmer weather also means the start of allergy season for a lot of us. Allergies can majorly impact how you feel of course but also how you look due to sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes and throat. If that's you try Xyzal, it helps so much giving you 24-hour continuous relief so you can feel and look your best all day long. What makes Xyzal unique from other allergy medications is that you take it at night to relieve symptoms while you sleep so you can wake up refreshed and ready for the day, when pollen levels are at their worst. You can find Xyzal at food, drug and mass retailers like Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens. For more info visit xyzal.com .")
_this-day-in-history-the-civil-war-begins.webp "This Day in History: , The Civil War Begins.<br/>April 12, 1861.<br/>Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay, SC, <br/>is attacked by Confederate shore batteries <br/>under the command of General P.G.T. Beauregard.<br/>After being battered <br/>for 34 straight hours, <br/>U.S. Major Robert Anderson <br/>surrendered the fort.<br/>U.S. President Abraham Lincoln <br/>called for 75,000 volunteer <br/>soldiers two days later.<br/>He had been in office <br/>for barely more than a month.<br/>South Carolina, a slave state,<br/>had issued an \")
_met-office-evening-weather-forecast-1492-0492-24-rain-moving-south-turning-colder.webp "Rain and showers are likely to reach more southern area such North England and parts of wales. Turning colder in the overnight period as air from the north reaches the UK. – This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the evening of 14/04/24. Bringing you today’s weather forecast is Ellie Glaisyer.")
_nissan-shows-in-construction-all-solid-state-battery-pilot-line-in-japan.webp "Nissan showed its in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line to members of the media at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. The pilot line is aimed to further promote development and innovative manufacturing technologies for the batteries.<br/><br/>Under the Nissan Ambition 2030 long-term vision, Nissan aims to launch EVs equipped with the batteries by fiscal year 2028.<br/><br/>All-solid-state batteries, which will be game-changers for EVs, have the potential for energy density approximately twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries, significantly shorter charging time due to superior charge and discharge performance, and lower costs due to less expensive materials. Nissan plans to use all-solid-state batteries in a wide range of vehicle segments, including pickup trucks, making its EVs more competitive.<br/><br/>Nissan is conducting wide ranging research and development, from molecular-level battery material research to electric vehicle development, and even city development using EVs as storage batteries. Utilizing this experience, Nissan is stepping up development with the goal of practical implementation.")
_annie-gonzalez-92.webp "https://www.maximotv.com <br/>B-roll footage: Actress Annie Gonzalez on the green carpet at 'The Long Game' screening event at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 'The Long Game' opens in theaters on April 12th. This video is only available for editorial use in all media and worldwide. To ensure compliance and proper licensing of this video, please contact us. ©MaximoTV<br/>")
_margot-robbie-following-success-of-39barbie39-with-39monopoly39-movie.webp "Margot Robbie , Following Success of 'Barbie' , With 'Monopoly' Movie.<br/>NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring <br/>the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .<br/>NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring <br/>the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .<br/>Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film <br/>based on the iconic real estate-focused board game <br/>along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.<br/>Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film <br/>based on the iconic real estate-focused board game <br/>along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.<br/>The game is available in over 100 countries <br/>and has sold almost half-a-billion copies <br/>since its release in 1935.<br/>LuckyChap attained blockbuster success with <br/>'Barbie,' which became the highest-grossing <br/>movie of 2023, raking in $1.4 billion globally.<br/>I could not imagine a better production <br/>team for this beloved and iconic brand <br/>than LuckyChap. They are exceptional <br/>producers who choose their projects <br/>with great thought and care, and join <br/>Monopoly with a clear point of view. , Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.<br/>We are tremendously excited <br/>to be working with the entire <br/>LuckyChap team on what we all <br/>believe can be their next blockbuster, Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.<br/>Both LuckyChap and Hasbro <br/>released statements expressing their <br/>excitement for the upcoming project.<br/>Monopoly is a top property — <br/>pun fully intended. Like all of the<br/>best IP, this game has resonated <br/>worldwide for generations, and we <br/>are so excited to bring this game to <br/>life alongside the wonderful teams <br/>involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.<br/>Monopoly is a top property — <br/>pun fully intended. Like all of the<br/>best IP, this game has resonated <br/>worldwide for generations, and we <br/>are so excited to bring this game to <br/>life alongside the wonderful teams <br/>involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.<br/>As one of the most iconic games <br/>in the world, Monopoly provides <br/>an incredible platform for <br/>storytelling opportunities, Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film, via NBC.<br/>NBC reports that it remains unclear how the <br/>filmmakers will weave a narrative around <br/>the two-dimensional world of the board game. .<br/>NBC reports that it remains unclear how the <br/>filmmakers will weave a narrative around <br/>the two-dimensional world of the board game.")
_spring-101-wellness-and-beauty-buys.jpg)
_this-day-in-history-the-civil-war-begins.jpg)
_met-office-evening-weather-forecast-1492-0492-24-rain-moving-south-turning-colder.jpg)
_nissan-shows-in-construction-all-solid-state-battery-pilot-line-in-japan.jpg)
_annie-gonzalez-92.jpg)
_margot-robbie-following-success-of-39barbie39-with-39monopoly39-movie.jpg)
![[+]](/images/menu.gif){kind=small}