Freightliner Inspiration Truck
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Daimler Commercial Trucks head Wolfgang Bernhard drive off in the Inspiration Truck after the press gets its first peek. Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Two Inspiration Trucks ready for riders. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
DTNA demonstration driver gestures while explaining the new Inspiration Truck -- while going down the highway. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
The autonomous technology could eventually allow drivers to do other things behind the wheel, such as social media or arranging an appointment. Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Camera displays give the driver a wider-angle view than mirrors. Photo: Daimler Trucks
The Inspiration Truck sported some spiffy wheel coverings. Note the shape of the opening at the hub, designed to improve airflow around the wheels, and the louvered rear panel. Photo by Jim Park
Because the Inspiration Truck uses camera displays, the required mirrors are smaller with a camera embedded in the assembly. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Demo driver Antonio Edgar demonstrates the hands off approach while traveling south on I-15 near Las Vegas. Photo by Jim Park
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks
The press scrambles for the first photos of the Inspiration Truck. Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Dash screen displays countdown clock alerting driver when to take back manual control. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Photo: Daimler Trucks
The front wheel covers are totally smooth to lessen the aerodynamic drag. Photo by Jim Park
Photo: Daimler Trucks
Photo: Daimler Trucks