Ashok Leyland, Minus Zero partner on autonomous trucking solutions

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland on said it has signed a strategic alliance with Minus Zero aimed at developing tailored autonomous trucking solutions in the country.

Bengaluru-based Minus Zero is an autonomous driving technology startup and this partnership aims to revolutionise commercial trucking through autonomous solutions at scale.

The initial focus of this collaboration will be on developing autonomous trucking solutions for ports, factory operations and corporate campuses, the city-based heavy commercial vehicle maker said in a company statement.

With global regulations and infrastructure evolving to support autonomous driving, this collaboration can extend to offer joint product offerings to international markets.

The collaboration between the two entities also includes hub-to-hub applications and long-haul trucking, subject to evolving regulatory frameworks surrounding autonomous driving.