autonomous vehicles

Kalmar and Forterra announce autonomous terminal tractor

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Kansas-based Kalmar Ottawa announced last week the Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT, an autonomous terminal tractor designed to operate in distribution centers, container terminals and  industrial yards. The AutoTT is undergoing a second round of testing at distribution centers across North America with plans to expand into container terminals and other industrial locations globally following successful tests. Full production of the AutoTT is anticipated by late 2026.

The partnership...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kalmar-and-forterra-announce-autonomous-terminal-tractor

Aurora goes driverless with partners Uber Freight, Hirschbach

A major milestone in the freight industry has arrived, as Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) has officially kicked off its commercial driverless trucking operations in Texas. The company’s autonomous freight service, operating without a human driver onboard, is now making regular deliveries between Dallas and Houston.

The deployment comes after years of development and extensive on-road testing, during which Aurora’s autonomous system, the Aurora Driver, completed more than three million miles under...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aurora-goes-driverless-with-partners-uber-freight-hirschbach

Torc Robotics taking delivery of next-gen Daimler trucks

Torc Robotics taking delivery of next-gen Daimler trucks
(Photo: Daimler Truck North America)

Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is receiving deliveries of the recently unveiled fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia. The additions of the autonomous-ready versions will be equipped with redundant safety features like braking and steering and are intended for series production. This comes as Torc moves from vehicle customization to standardization ahead of its planned commercial release...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/torc-robotics-taking-delivery-of-next-gen-daimler-trucks

Aurora unveils safety blueprint ahead of driverless truck debut

Aurora Innovation, a frontrunner in autonomous trucking technology, recently released its Driverless Safety Report, laying out its road map for deploying its self-driving trucks on public highways. The 75-page document, published ahead of the company’s planned commercial launch in Texas, is part of Aurora’s efforts to finalize a safety framework for its Dallas-to-Houston freight lane. Aurora describes the closing of its safety case as a critical step toward rolling out driverless operations.

The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aurora-unveils-safety-blueprint-ahead-of-driverless-truck-debut

Plus and Tier IV partner to tackle autonomy 2.0 in Japan

Plus and Tier IV Partner to Advance Autonomy 2.0 in Japan
(Photo: Plus/Tier IV)

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a strategic partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan. The solution is slated to start with Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan’s expressways and includes support from a Japanese government-led initiative to expedite the development of autonomous driving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plus-and-tier-iv-partner-to-tackle-autonomy-2-0-in-japan

The SPAC is back: Kodiak Robotics eyeing a merger

The SPAC is back: Kodiak Robotics eyeing a merger
(Photo: Kodiak Robotics)

The SPAC is back. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Ares Acquisition Corp. II is in advanced talks to merge with Kodiak Robotics. Ares is a blank-check firm, led by CEO David Kaplin, that raised $450 million in April 2023 and has said in the past it could pursue a combination in any sector.

The special purpose acquisition company is “a way for a small private company — often with no revenue —...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-spac-is-back-kodiak-robotics-eyeing-a-merger

Driverless trucking – ‘On the cusp’ of a revolution

Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of Aurora Innovation
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Autonomous trucking is gaining the attention of Wall Street with Morgan Stanley initiating coverage of autonomous truck technology company Aurora Innovation on Monday. Ravi Shanker, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley, writes that despite taking years longer than expected, “Trucking finally appears to be on the cusp of an autonomous future.” 

Morgan Stanley believes that Aurora is the most sophisticated on-highway,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driverless-trucking-on-the-cusp-of-a-revolution

Bot Auto sets ambitious 2025 schedule for driverless freight operations

Autonomous trucking company Bot Auto announced on Tuesday its plans to schedule continuous driverless commercial freight operations in 2025. The company’s schedule includes a minimum four-month pilot program of regular driverless runs between Houston and San Antonio, hauling cargo for customers.

In an interview with FreightWaves, Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, said this initiative is a major step forward following Bot Auto’s previous successful hub-to-hub demonstration last October....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bot-auto-sets-ambitious-2025-schedule-for-driverless-freight-operations

Wattev agrega 2 semifinales de Tesla a la flota de Zev en Port of Long Beach

Wattev agrega 2 semifinales de Tesla a la flota de Zev en Port of Long Beach (Foto: Wattev) Desarrollador de infraestructura de camiones eléctricos de inicio Wattev anunciado recientemente Un acuerdo con Tesla para la entrega de 40 semifinales en 2026. Como parte del acuerdo, Wattev está comenzando...

https://fullavantenews.com/wattev-agrega-2-semifinales-de-tesla-a-la-flota-de-zev-en-port-of-long-beach/?lang=es

WattEV adds 2 Tesla Semis to ZEV fleet at Port of Long Beach

WattEV adds 2 Tesla Semis to ZEV fleet at Port of Long Beach
(Photo: WattEV)

Startup electric truck infrastructure developer WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026. As part of the deal, WattEV is beginning with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks this year, representing the first use of Tesla Semis at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. This marks a continuation of WattEV’s development efforts as it expands its charging infrastructure in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wattev-adds-2-tesla-semis-to-zev-fleet-at-port-of-long-beach

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