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In the sixth episode of the second season of the IAA TRANSPORTATION PODCAST, we welcome Andree Hohm, Head of the Aurora Program at AUMOVIO. Together, we discuss the future of autonomous road freight transport and how driverless trucks can permanently transform the logistics industry.
Andree Hohm offers exciting insights into the development of autonomous commercial vehicles and explains the challenges AUMOVIO is overcoming alongside its partner, Aurora, on the path to series production. The conversation centers on how autonomous driving can address the growing driver shortage, rising operational costs, and increasing demands for efficiency and safety in road freight transport. Furthermore, he explains why Level 4 technology holds enormous potential—especially on long-haul routes—and what economic benefits driverless trucks can deliver for fleet operators.
We discuss the technological foundations of autonomous commercial vehicles—from state-of-the-art sensors and high-performance vehicle computers to multi-layered safety architectures that ensure reliable operation even in edge cases. We also cover the partnership between AUMOVIO and Aurora, the journey from initial development to mass production, why the U.S. serves as the primary target market for driverless trucks, and what long-term prospects lie ahead for Europe.
Additionally, we get an exclusive preview of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, where AUMOVIO will showcase a real development truck featuring the Xelve pilot system for the very first time. Visitors can experience firsthand how autonomous commercial vehicles are engineered and which innovations will shape road freight transport in the coming years.
The IAA TRANSPORTATION Podcast is a production of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
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