Swiss innovation takes center stage as Planzer and LOXO announce the launch of their pioneering city pilot project for autonomous automobiles in Switzerland.

Swiss logistics provider Planzer is teaming up with innovative mobility startup LOXO to launch their inaugural collaborative project. Today, the Planzer – Dynamic Micro Hub with LOXO initiative was launched in Bern, Switzerland. Two Swiss companies combining their expertise in mixed logistics have announced plans to revolutionize urban logistics in their country.

As cities worldwide strive to implement sustainable transportation solutions, autonomous driving technology is gaining momentum globally and particularly in Switzerland. The country’s newly enacted Automated Automobiles Act is set to take effect in early 2025. Planners at LOXO note that the newly implemented regulation is poised to bring substantial changes to freight mobility and parcel logistics.

The participating businesses are working together to unlock the potential, generate value, and respond to growing demands on urban supply chains. At the heart of the endeavour lies “Mathilde,” a specially designed Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van.

The businesses equipped Mathilde with Loxo’s Digital Driver navigation software and two interchangeable field chassis. The chassis was specially designed by KYBURZ and Planzer to accommodate this particular software. 

As part of their innovative partnership, LOXO and Planzer aim to lay the groundwork for environmentally conscious, data-driven urban logistics solutions that significantly reduce the ecological footprint of city supply chains, according to CEO Nils Planzer. 

The project’s opposing partners include the city of Bern, Bozzio AG, Bosch AG, SwissMoves, Noviv Mobility AG, and SAAM.

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Loxo and Planzer will jointly transport Mathilde around Berne.

During the two-year pilot phase, Mathilde will oversee daily navigation from the Planzer railway hub on Murtenstrasse to 14 carefully selected switching points, ensuring seamless last-mile distribution. In the quaint town of Bern, THE LOXO unfolds a tapestry of factors that permeate every aspect of its community.

An accepted 41.6 mi. While a 67-kilometer route may connect various factors, it is not clear what these factors are or how they impact site visitors conditions, which can be challenging for both bikes and pedestrians.

At this location, two modular parcel chassis units will be seamlessly transferred to electric vehicles, which will then be driven by trained Planzer Parcel drivers to deliver packages directly to customers. Following the successful completion of the pilot phase, Planzer and LOXO aim to develop their proprietary service featuring eight adaptable field chassis, which will be deployed in various Swiss cities.

Companions characterized the pilot project as a catalyst for innovative urban logistics, fostering seamless connections between knowledge sharing and dynamic metropolitan systems. With nearly zero-emission energy supply, this residence plays a significant role in enhancing the overall sustainability of urban areas by providing a model for environmentally conscious living spaces.

LOXO aims to validate its AI-powered Level 4 knowledge, integrated through the LOXO Digital Driver, at a city-scale level in Swiss cities. The company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution could potentially be integrated into nearly any drive-by-wire vehicle.

The Digital Driver, specifically designed for the business automotive sector, leverages digital mapping technology to ensure seamless scalability, enabling efficient and cost-effective operations, according to LOXO.

“We’re confident that this partnership will yield benefits beyond just expanding Planzer’s business; we anticipate the technology will become a standard for even more efficient last-mile operations,” said Amin Amini, CEO of LOXO.