Introducing the Electric Autonomous Box Truck for Middle Mile Logistics
PALO ALTO, Calif. – February 17, 2021 – Gatik, an autonomous technology company specializing in B2B short-haul logistics, today announced its electrification strategy. The company introduced the industry’s first Electric Autonomous Box Trucks. These new Electric Autonomous Box Trucks feature an all-electric powertrain. They boast a range of 120 miles, also they can reach full charge in less than 1.5 hours. They provide an energy-efficient autonomous solution to optimize freight movement on the middle mile.
Deploying the Electric Autonomous Box Truck in New Orleans
Gatik will deploy the first Electric Autonomous Box Truck for customers in New Orleans in February 2021. The vehicle is based on an existing OEM chassis. Gatik collaborated with VIA Motors to produce the new vehicles. VIA Motors is a leading OEM of electric commercial vehicles with superior life-cycle economics. These vehicles include VIA Motor’s proven advanced electric drive technology. The updated vehicle architecture delivers powerful advantages to Gatik’s customers. It significantly reduces emissions. It lowers fuel and powertrain maintenance costs. Customers can pass these savings directly to consumers. Gatik is working closely with its customers. The company is installing charging stations at distribution hubs and vehicle depots. This maximizes operational efficiency and economics.
Advancing Sustainability with the Electric Autonomous Box Truck
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Helping our customers meet their ambitious emissions targets is a key pillar of our long-term strategy. Our Electric Autonomous Box Trucks define a new frontier in sustainability. They continue to offer the cost reductions and shorter delivery times our autonomous solution is known for,” said Gautam Narang, CEO & Co-Founder of Gatik. “The B2B short-haul market is ideally suited to electric technology because of the route lengths involved. Trucks can charge while teams load them. This enables continuous service during operational hours.”
Gatik offers customers a range of autonomous delivery vehicles between 11 and 26 feet in length. The company customizes each vehicle to deliver ambient, cold and frozen goods. The company’s product offerings ensure reliable capacity. They provide control over service levels for Fortune 500 retailers. They create a cost-effective way to scale hub-and-spoke operations. Gatik’s electrification strategy gives retailers the ability to automate their on-road transportation networks. It helps them meet corporate sustainability and reduced emissions goals.
About Gatik
Gatik AI Inc. develops AI-powered autonomous trucking solutions for regional logistics networks. The Gatik Driver™ is a scalable, interpretable AI system purpose-built to enable safe, consistent, and high-frequency freight movement. Proven in real-world driverless operations for Fortune 50 customers, Gatik’s technology enhances the reliability and cost efficiency of B2B supply chains at scale.
Founded in 2017, Gatik's driverless trucks are commercially deployed on public roads across multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Nebraska, and Ontario. Supported by close collaborations with strategic partners - including Isuzu Motors Limited, NVIDIA, and Ryder - Gatik is advancing reliable and efficient freight operations at scale.
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