Automotive News has bestowed the 2023 Rising Star honor upon Arjun Narang, the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Gatik. This esteemed award is given to forward-thinking and influential figures in the automotive domain who have made impactful, game-changing contributions.…
Munich-based start-up, driveblocks, has secured a €2.2 million seed funding to advance its innovative Mapless Autonomy Platform for fully autonomous commercial vehicles. Why It Matters driveblocks stands out in the world of autonomous driving with its unique approach. Instead of…
Stack AV has officially unveiled its new business focused on autonomous trucking, capitalizing on self-driving technology to address efficiency and safety concerns in the trucking sector. This comes as the company aims to resolve persistent supply chain issues for its…
Tyson Foods, Inc. and Gatik AI, Inc. (Gatik) have embarked on a multi-year initiative to introduce autonomous refrigerated box trucks into Tyson’s supply routes in Northwest Arkansas. These autonomous trucks, set to operate for 18 hours daily, will facilitate the…
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) has reached an industry-first accomplishment by eliminating the safety driver from its commercial mining operation at Brönnöy Kalk mine in Velfjord, Norway. The autonomous transport setup involves seven Volvo FH trucks operated by V.A.S.’s self-developed virtual…
Transurban, a leading global toll-road operator, has partnered with Silicon Valley’s Plus, an autonomous driving software firm, to bolster their automated freight program in Australia. The collaboration seeks to leverage the technological prowess of Victoria, recognized as the crux of…
Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a front-runner in self-driving truck technology, and Pilot Company, North America’s predominant travel center operator, have inaugurated their first-ever truckport in Villa Rica, Georgia. This truckport, situated within the Pilot travel center, will act as a primary…
ASI Mining, in collaboration with its distributor, Epiroc, has confirmed an order from Roy Hill Iron Ore. The order consists of 18 Hitachi EH4000 autonomous haul truck conversion kits to be incorporated into Roy Hill’s growing autonomous fleet in Western…
What’s Happening In a pioneering development, Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a key player in the self-driving truck industry, has declared itself the premier entity to instigate the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspection Standard program. This…
What’s Happening Hesai Technology has recently garnered the opportunity to supply lidar units for several upcoming models from SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle Division’s OEM-installed project. The vehicles will feature Hesai’s AT128, a leading-edge, automotive-grade, ultra-high resolution long-range lidar, marking a…
What’s Happening IVECO, the esteemed commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, and Plus have announced that their jointly developed, autonomous IVECO S-Way truck, integrated with Plus’s cutting-edge PlusDrive solution, is now operational on public roads in Germany. This significant advancement…
TuSimple, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is considering strategic alternatives for its U.S. business segment, including a possible sale. The move could shift the company’s operational focus towards the Asia-Pacific and other global markets. What’s Happening TuSimple has…
Autonomous driving technology leader, TIER IV, introduces “Fanfare,” a white-label, scalable solution to facilitate the production of autonomous driving-enabled electric vehicles (EVs) and meet the rising demand for autonomous driving services. What’s Happening In a major industry development, TIER IV,…
Loadsmith teams up with Kodiak Robotics to pioneer the world’s first freight transportation company specifically designed for autonomous trucks. This historic order of 800 self-driving trucks sets the stage for a monumental shift in the freight industry. What’s Happening Loadsmith,…
Henrik Green, known for his significant contributions at Volvo Cars, joins Einride, a leader in autonomous, electric freight mobility, as their new General Manager, Autonomous Technologies. Green will spearhead the company’s tech development, contributing to the future of global goods…
Aurora Innovation sets the stage for advanced research in autonomous vehicle localization by unveiling the Aurora Multi-Sensor Dataset. This is a leap forward for researchers and developers aiming to harness the power of diverse weather and traffic data. What’s Happening…
TuSimple Holdings, Inc., a leader in autonomous driving technology, breaks new ground in China by completing the country’s first fully autonomous semi-truck drive on public roads, taking a huge leap towards driverless road freight operations. What’s Happening TuSimple Holdings, Inc.,…
FERNRIDE, the pioneer in human-assisted autonomous electric trucking, has successfully raised $31 million in Series A funding. This funding aims to bolster FERNRIDE’s position as a leader in the global autonomous trucking industry. What’s Happening FERNRIDE, the front-runner in autonomous,…
TuSimple Holdings, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, obtains a fully driverless testing license in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. The move paves the way for Level 4 autonomous truck testing in China. What’s Happening TuSimple has announced that it…
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) intensifies its North American presence with a new Texas base, preparing for the commercialization of hub-to-hub autonomous transport that promises to redefine the freight industry. What’s Happening Volvo Autonomous Solutions is advancing its foothold in North…