Euronews.green writes that this is why Nippon authorities will implement a 500 km road connecting Tokyo and Osaka, which will run in the middle of the highway, separated by hard walls or using underground tunnels. These lanes will be used by automated electric trucks transporting goods.

Initial estimations show that the road, which will be open non-stop, could facilitate the transport of around 25.000 trucks worth-of cargo in a day. If it will be implemented, the project could take a decade to be completed and might cost 512 million euros per 10 kilometers or around 25 billion euros for the whole road.

The main objective is to help transport goods in Japan using automated trucks on pre-determined routes, as existing truck drivers are retiring and the young population isn't interested in the low wages and long-driving hours required by the job.

Currently, over 90% of Japan's products are being delivered by trucks. This innovative solution could help Japan reduce its share of road transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 46%. Transport accounts for 7% of the world's total CO2 footprint, while road transport represents 30% of the whole sector's emissions.