Toyota has put an autonomous , long - range , electric semi - truck into production , according to Reuters . The truck will be able to follow leading vehicles in a formation , without input . A prototype may be available for testing in the near future . “Your cargo essentially becomes the battery,” Viswanathan said of the massive batteries that would be needed to make range competitive with diesel. Californian officials will meet with the auto firm to discuss the trucks , which it aims to announce in September .
Toyota has put an autonomous , long - range , electric semi - truck into production , according to Reuters . The truck will be able to follow leading vehicles in a formation , without input . A prototype may be available for testing in the near future . Californian officials will meet with the auto firm to discuss the trucks , which it aims to announce in September .