test driven on a public road without a driver, back in may 2019. in the past year, it's mostly been piloted on private industry sites with global brands like coca—cola, lidl and db schenker. and one firm, skf is now bringing the pod into its long—term operations. most sites are no bigger than a few square kilometres but the vehicles can cover 130—180 kilometres shifting goods around before they stop and recharge. it's also heading to the us this year, where it plans to make use of more relaxed regulation as well as the larger batteries needed to power longer haul trips. just because it can drive autonomously does not mean it always will. it's cameras allow it to be controlled from afar by anyone, anywhere in the world. i can hear it moving behind us. what it is playing here literally is the ability of this type of vehicle. it is quite unnerving!