Manifest Las Vegas is a new trade show focused on evolution of logistics and the supply chain. The show featured exhibitors from across that ecosystem, including automation and robotics, global and cross border shipping, local and last mile mobility, and, of course, autonomous and electric vehicles. Trucking didn’t have an obvious presence there, except for a few difficult-not-to-notice big trucks over in the corner. Next year’s event takes place Feb. 5-7 in Sin City.
Manifest Vegas 2023 in Photos
Daimler Truck North America chose to reveal its SuperTruck II project at the show. DTNA shared booth space with autonomous technology partner Torc Robotics.
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Kodiak Chief Operating Officer James Reed participated in a panel discussion promoting autonomous trucks as part of a clean and efficient transportation system.
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Utilimaster’s Velocity R2 walk-in van attracted its share of attention. With a GVWR of under 10,000 lb., it ducks in under the DOT requirements.
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Torc Robotics personnel spent a lot of time explaining to logistics suppliers the benefits of autonomous middle-mile delivery systems.
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Exhibitors had the opportunity to make presentations to anyone who stopped by to listen — a modern day speakers’ corner.
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Manifest Las Vegas 2023 brought in a mix of attendees from across the supply chain, including logistics providers, tech companies, start-ups, investors, and a more than few trucking carriers and suppliers.
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The Zevo 600 from BrightDrop, a new business from General Motors, is powered by GM’s Ultium Battery Platform. It offers an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge with over 600 cu. ft. of cargo space.
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The BlueArc walk-in van from the Shyft Group is a scalable design with chassis available from Class 3 to 6. It includes level 2 and DC fast charging capability and a range of up to 150 miles.
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Platform Science had a mobile display showcasing technology that is currently in service or in development from several partner, including Daimler, Great Dane, Samsung, Drivewyze and others.
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The meeting area in the center of the exhibit hall was popular. Attendees could hook up and exchange information with the help of a Tile device encoded with the wearers contact information. Pressing a button is replacing the exchange of business cards.
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