Who’s Still In Autonomous Trucking?
The crowded field of developers in the autonomous truck space has winnowed during the past year. Those that remain continue to lay the foundation for large-scale industry adoption.
Deere’s Autonomous Fleet Expanding to Orchards and Quarries
The challenge to ease the burden on growers is prompted by rising demand for food and materials, with an increasing world population but a shrinking number of farmers and laborers.
Former TuSimple CEO Hou Scores Legal Victory Against Company
A Texas Business Court judge rejected TuSimple’s request for a restraining order and injunctions against the onetime autonomous trucking pioneer’s founder and his latest venture.
Court to Rule on TuSimple Governance, Cash Pile Fate in Q1
The Delaware Chancery Court ruled that TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou’s challenge to board selections and governance changes had enough merit to win the court’s time.
Aurora Opens Lidar Testing Facility in Montana
Located on Montana State University’s Innovation Campus, the office is designed to support development and testing of Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar technology.
Microsoft Sees $800 Million Charge on Stake in GM’s Cruise
Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.
GM to Wind Down Robotaxi Operations Championed by CEO Barra
General Motors Co.’s Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker.
Torc Robotics Plans Dallas-Fort Worth, Ann Arbor Offices
The company is shutting down its European operations simultaneously, and existing employees in Europe will have to reapply for new jobs.
Pony AI Raises $413M, Shares Surge in Nasdaq Debut
With Pony’s offering, Chinese companies have raised $1.2 billion via U.S. IPOs this year, nearly double the amount in the same period in 2023 but below the heights seen during the pandemic.
NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe
In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.