Meanwhile, the McKinsey report on the future of autonomous delivery transportation highlights that the total ownership costs (TCO) for heavy task trucks can be reduced by 42% per mile, driven mainly by reducing driver wages, increasing fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. McKinsey stressed that the driver’s wage represents most of the truck costs, and automation can significantly cut this cost. In addition, autonomous trucks are expected to achieve moderate reduction in fuel consumption, which leads to further cost savings. While McKinsey did not explicitly project that autonomous trucks will contribute 40% of the distance of long -distance transportation in 2030, the report shows substantial increases in the market share of autonomous trucks in 2035, signifying the rapid transformation of supply chain logistics.

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