Aside from energy efficiency, the semi would be an attractive vector to introduce fully autonomous driving: 1. Feasibility: Many trucking routes avoid some of

Aside from energy efficiency, the semi would be an attractive vector to introduce fully autonomous driving: 1. Feasibility: Many trucking routes avoid some of the most complex driving tasks (e.g. dealing with pedestrians, city traffic). 2. Labor Cost: In commuter travel, the driver _is_ the cargo, so the utility gain is offset: utility = cost(operation) - cost(occupancy) For shipping, in contrast, there is no occupancy requirement, so the gain is greater: utility = cost(operation)