# Quiet Autonomous Transport Trucks The Volvo Vera is Controlled and Monitored from the Cloud By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-vera References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/volvo-vera-autonomous-truck-operates-with-less-emissions-and-low-noise-levels/) [Autonomous transportation solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation) are soon to be a mainstay part of how we get around, so the conceptual [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-air-360) Vera truck identifies what we could see as the technology shifts to the shipping industry. The autonomous shipping truck is stylishly designed to appear as a futuristic vehicle on the road and features ultra-low emissions along with a quiet operation that will keep noise to a minimum on our roadways. The vehicle is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service that will enhance safety and ensure that the unit is operating at optimal efficiency as it makes its way from point A to B. The Volvo Vera autonomous shipping truck also features enhanced aerodynamics thanks to the lack of a traditional cabin for a driver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cloud-based control and monitoring systems for autonomous vehicles in various industries. - **Ultra-low Emissions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly solutions for transportation by designing vehicles with minimal emissions. - **Quiet Operation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore noise reduction technologies for vehicles to create a quieter and more peaceful commuting experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with automotive manufacturers to develop and integrate cloud-based control systems in autonomous vehicles. - **Shipping and Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement autonomous shipping trucks with low emissions and enhanced aerodynamics for increased efficiency. - **Environmental Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market eco-friendly solutions for transportation by focusing on ultra-low emissions and noise reduction technologies. ## 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) - [Friendly Business Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-truck.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Cab-Less Transporter EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transporter.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Self-Driving Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimac.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md)