At least, that's the idea behind Toyota's latest concept vehicle: an electric, self-driving pod called e-Palette that can be used for ride sharing, deliveries, or as a mobile retail or office space.

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Autonomous logistics and transportation have been envisioned with Toyota’s e-Palette concept, a fully autonomous, battery-electric vehicle with an open control interface to allow partner ...

Planned services include electric buses using Toyota’s e-Palette vehicle, mobile vending and a delivery service that integrates smartphone apps with delivery robots. Construction on Woven City ...