IVECO has announced a new programme with PlusAI that will see the launch of the first deployment of heavy-duty trucks with Level 4 Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) in Southern Europe.
Working in cooperation with both Spanish logistics operator Sesé and the Government of Aragon, Spain; the two companies will develop a set of two heavy-duty trucks equipped with autonomous driving capabilities powered by the PlusAI SuperDrive virtual driver.
The vehicles will undergo a series of multi-year tests starting in 2026, with a safety operator set to remain onboard throughout this trial period. The heavy-duty trucks are intended to operature autonomously on freight routes for Sesé, travelling between Madrid and Zaragoza, the capital of the Aragon region, along a freight corridor measuring approximately 300 km.
Marco Liccardo, Chief Technology & Digital Officer, Iveco Group said:Vehicle automation is a key pillar of Iveco Group’s technology strategy. We are thrilled to reinforce our strong partnership with PlusAI to further innovate our ADAS and ADS technologies on board IVECO trucks.
This project will take us forward on our journey to offer customers the highest quality technology for increasingly sustainable transport.
