MODI achieves world-first cabless electric autonomous border crossing and customs passing – without a human driver onboard

Einride, one of MODI’s technology partners, has announced a historic achievement: the successful cross-border operation of a cableless, electric, autonomous vehicle with no human driver on board. The company, which develops digital, electric, and automated solutions for road freight, continues to demonstrate how innovation in logistics is rapidly moving from concept to real-world application. The …

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MODI Project Featured by RAI: Showcasing Innovation in Automated Freight Transport

The MODI Project recently gained significant visibility on Italy’s leading public broadcaster, RAI – Radiotelevisione Italiana. In a television segment dedicated to innovation in Hamburg, RAI highlighted the city’s growing role as a European hub for the transformation of mobility and logistics. Representing MODI, Gruber Logistics discussed the project’s pioneering work in automated heavy-duty vehicle …

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HERE HD Maps and DAF Trucks: Powering the MODI Project toward Automated Freight

The MODI Project is setting the stage for highly automated freight transport across Europe. At its core are two key enablers: DAF Trucks, which provide the advanced vehicle platform, and HERE Technologies, which deliver the HD Live Maps that give those trucks the intelligence to operate safely and efficiently. DAF Trucks: the automation powerhouse DAF …

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GAMMS final event: MODI project clusters with other Horizon projects in HD Mapping

The MODI project was presented during the poster sessions of the H2020 GAMMS Final Event, held at the World Trade Center in Barcelona. Organised by ENIDE, the event gathered stakeholders from across Europe working on autonomous mobile mapping and intelligent transport systems. Members of IN-Move by Railgrup cluster, MODI Communication and Dissemination lead, actively opened …

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MODI Project Launches Official Promotional Video

We are pleased to announce the release of the official MODI Project promotional video. This short film introduces MODI’s vision clearly, highlighting our ambitions and the potential findings across five real-world use cases. Through the lens of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) technologies, the video showcases how MODI aims to accelerate the deployment of …

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MODI’s German Use Case Tests Autonomous Trucking Technologies in Hamburg

General description of the German Use Case and related technological tests  The transport industry faces significant challenges: traffic congestion and inefficient traffic flow delay deliveries, accidents involving vulnerable road users (VRUs) pose significant safety risks, and the shortage of truck drivers further exacerbates supply chain issues. Hamburg use case is actively testing innovative technologies to tackle …

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MODI at EUCAD 2025: Driving the Future of Connected and Automated Logistics in Europe

Last week, the MODI Project proudly took part in EUCAD 2025, held in Ispra, Italy—Europe’s leading policy, research, and industry conference on Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). Organised by the European Commission, the CCAM Association, and ERTRAC, EUCAD brought together top innovators, public authorities, and mobility experts to shape the future of CCAM in …

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