# Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks The Geely 'Homtruck' Has a Level 4 Autonomous System By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/geely-farizon-homtruck/) & [zgh](http://zgh.com/media-center/news/2021-11-08/?lang=en)  Truck drivers are known for having to spend endless hours on the road with few breaks to speak of, which is something the [Geely 'Homtruck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxis)' shipping truck could help to change in the near future thanks to its [Level 4 autonomous functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon). The shipping truck from the Chinese brand's commercial vehicle branch is equipped with a [comfortable living space for operators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-ldk-concept) that would provide them with the perfect spot for breaks or overnight sleeping. The user interface highlights a range of futuristic components like LiDAR, 5G connectivity and more to help operators keep an eye on the driving but have more of a hands-off approach. The Geely 'Homtruck' shipping truck is slated to start going into production in late-2024. Image Credit: Geely ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Shipping Trucks:** Opportunities for businesses operating in the transportation industry to explore and invest in developing Level 4 and 5 autonomous shipping trucks with living spaces for drivers to address driver fatigue and safety. - **Futuristic UI:** Opportunities for tech companies to innovate and provide futuristic user interfaces for autonomous shipping trucks that use advanced technologies such as LiDAR and 5G connectivity. - **Comfortable On-the-road Living Space:** Opportunities for interior design and comfort-focused businesses to create customized living spaces in shipping trucks that are equipped with smart and sustainable features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore and invest in developing Level 4 and 5 autonomous shipping trucks to improve driver safety and address driver fatigue. - **Technology:** Technology companies can innovate and provide futuristic user interfaces for autonomous shipping trucks that use advanced technologies such as LiDAR and 5G connectivity. - **Interior Design:** Interior design and comfort-focused businesses can seek opportunities to create customized living spaces in shipping trucks that are equipped with smart and sustainable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Friendly Business Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-truck.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md) - [Well-Equipped Cubic Camping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-discovery-series.md) - [Autonomous Heavy-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck.md) - [Self-Driving Collaborative Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-truck-1.md) - [Autonomous Trucking Operations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md)