The Udelv Transporter is another autonomous delivery van concept

Fully autonomous vehicles may not become a thing in the near future, but they have what it takes to positively transform the lives of people – and Californian startup Udelv wants to be at the front lines of progress when it finally comes about.

The company came to the CES this year with an autonomous delivery van prototype built in metal and set to hit the road in test mode in 2023. Called simply the Transporter, it is the third design iteration since 2018 when the development began.

Its modular cargo area can carry up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) of various goods, including foods, parcels, medicines and more. It is capped at 112 km/h (70 miles per hour) and offers between 257 and 483 km (160 and 300 miles) of range with a 90-kWh and a 160-kWh battery, respectively.

The Udelv Transporter uses a set of cameras, lidars and radars brought together under the Mobileye Drive trademark to move around without the driver. It also supports remote control.

Udelv expects to have an active fleet of 50,000 Transporters by 2028.