Driverless delivery pods that double as taxis and mobile shops are being developed by Toyota.
The Japanese car manufacturer announced the concept for its “e-Palette” system, which it said would consist of “fully automated, next-generation, battery electric vehicles designed to be scalable and customisable”.
They can be configured to suit uses that include delivering packages, takeaways and passengers.
The pods will be available in three sizes, with the one on show at CES slightly larger than a Transit van.
Toyota’s president, Akio Toyoda, said: “This announcement marks a major step in our evolution towards sustainable mobility, demonstrating our continued expansion beyond traditional cars.”
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