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[–] SCB@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If the towed vehicle moves on its own power, you need less force from the towing car.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Yes, removing the need to buy a huge truck because you tow an RV a few times a year.

This also just seems to be a stepping stone technology for semi truck caravans as well. I can see a scenario with a 'pilot truck' that has a few people in it guiding a 20 + long caravan of trailers. Allows for semi autonomous behavior while still having people there to address the occasional problems.

[–] raynethackery@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Once again, we've invented the train.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can a train split of to 20 different last mile delivery locations that change depending on the day and dynamically add and remove cars throughout transit?

Do you really think that freight is the end all be all for logistics for a country as diverse as the us for example?

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

People like them are utterly convinced they're a genius that has figured it all out, and they can't be told otherwise.

Same energy as conspiracy theorists.

[–] SCB@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Almost every single thing anyone buys in their entire life is on a truck at one point.

This could potentially revolutionize the chase for an EV semi

[–] paholg@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

But then you need the giant engine in the RV. Just get an RV that you can drive, and tow a small car instead?

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Ok replace rv with literally anything else, boat, parade float, motorcycle trailer, car trailer, etc.