# Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicles-of-the-future References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/cars/einride-solving-trucking-emissions-problem-self-driving-T-pods.html) & [einride.eu](https://www.einride.eu/) When it comes to discussions about vehicles of the future, many believe that [self-driving cars and trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck) will take over. However, a company like [Einride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsberg-sweden-and-einride) out of Sweden sees that there is room for both [autonomous and remote controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation), especially when it comes to long-haul trucks. Einride envisions its transport vehicles of the future as windowless T-pods that will be on the roads as early as 2020; the 23-foot vehicles are equipped to transport about 15 regular pallets and 20 tons of weight at a time. Ideally, the company imagines that the trucks could be switched to self-driving modes on long stretches of highway, and switched to remote controls in cities and other high-density areas. However, as Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, an operator would be able to manage the navigation controls from afar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Remote Transport:** Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods offer both autonomous and remote controls for long-haul trucks. - **Windowless T-pods:** Einride's transport vehicles of the future are envisioned as windowless T-pods that can transport up to 20 tons of weight. - **Remote-controlled Driverless Pods:** Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, allowing for management of navigation controls from afar. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation Industry:** Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods disrupt the transportation industry with the introduction of autonomous and remote driving capabilities. - **Logistics Industry:** Einride's windowless T-pods have the potential to revolutionize the logistics industry with improved transportation efficiency. - **Technology Industry:** Einride's remote-controlled driverless pods present opportunities for the technology industry to innovate in the realm of remote-controlled and autonomous vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md)