--- title: Driverless Commercial Vehicles | Avis Fleet description: There could be savings of up to 50% when automated trucks and buses are introduced in the commercial vehicle space. 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That’s according to [MAN Truck & Bus](https://www.mantruckandbus.com/en/mobility/the-long-road-to-autonomous-commercial-vehicles.html), a leading European commercial vehicle manufacturer in Munich, Germany. But how far along is driver-less technology right now?     ![Truck on a road emerging from under a bridge](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/qa_blog_about_the_commercial_vehicle_solution_pt_2.png)   ## The exciting future of driver-less commercial vehicles Electronic braking systems and electronically supported gear-shifting have already contributed to the safety and comfort of drivers and passengers, and there are currently vehicles that make use of lane assist, emergency brake assist, adaptive cruise control or turn-off assist.   Some vehicles use cameras on the windshield to collect data and calculate whether they are staying in their lanes, while others use radar to check if they are maintaining the correct following distance.   Then there are those that use data on inclines/descents from their navigation systems to achieve the correct balance between acceleration and cruising for the most economical driving style.   ### Technology that will soon reduce accidents and increase productivity Technology has been available for some time now that enables Fleet Managers to run their fleets more effectively.   These systems can reduce accidents and the lost productivity caused by them, not to mention improving the total cost of ownership and reducing fuel spend. This has already resulted in significant savings.   Experts predict another 35%-50% saving in the final development stage when electronic software and algorithms replace the driver. 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