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T2 Achieves Japan's First Automated Toll Gate Passage by Autonomous Truck

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  • T2 Achieves Japan's First Automated Toll Gate Passage by Autonomous Truck
  • In May 2026, T2 successfully conducted a demonstration experiment enabling its Level 2 autonomous truck to pass through highway toll gates without human intervention—an unprecedented achievement in Japan and a significant milestone toward Level 4 autonomous driving.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Mon Jun 15 2026 22:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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In May 2026, T2 successfully conducted a demonstration experiment enabling its Level 2 autonomous truck to pass through highway toll gates without human intervention—an unprecedented achievement in Japan and a significant milestone toward Level 4 autonomous driving.

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T2 Achieves Japan's First Automated Toll Gate Passage by Autonomous Truck (Mon Jun 15 2026 22:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Mon Jun 15 2026 22:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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In May 2026, T2 successfully conducted a demonstration experiment enabling its Level 2 autonomous truck to pass through highway toll gates without human intervention—an unprecedented achievement in Japan and a significant milestone toward Level 4 autonomous driving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which toll gates did T2's autonomous trucks pass through?
A: In Kanto: Tomei Expressway Ayase Smart IC; in Kansai: Chugoku Expressway Nishinomiya-Kita IC.
Q: How many trucks can TransGate Nishinomiya-Kita accommodate?
A: Up to 8 trucks can be accommodated at the facility.
Q: When does T2 aim to launch Level 4 autonomous trucking?
A: T2 targets commercial operations from fiscal 2027 onward.