Aurrigo unveils autonomous heavy lift vehicle
Aurrigo International has stepped up its autonomous airside logistics solutions with Auto-Cargo, a fully electric, zero emission vehicle capable of carrying a total payload of 16,500kg.
Auto-Cargo was unveiled yesterday (April 2, 2025) at Aurrigo HQ in Coventry as part of a project with Innovate UK, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), supply chain specialists UPS and East Midlands Airport.
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International plc, said: “This latest launch is another milestone moment for our business and extends our footprint in the aviation sector. Working with UPS, we have designed and developed an autonomous vehicle that can transport a standard cargo pallet or two ULDs with a 4500kg onboard capacity and the option of towing an additional 12,000kg trailer.”
Specs and capabilities include an electric drive with twin 18.4kW motors and four-wheel steering. A software algorithm developed at Aurrigo enables Auto-Cargo to function in severe weather, including rain in excess of 50mm per hour.
Furthermore, the vehicle has a maximum speed of 25kmh and can run for up to eight hours on a single charge.
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