Self-Driving Vehicles News Updates
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.
GM’s Cruise to Slash 1,000 Jobs as Robotaxi Service Shutters
General Motors is cutting almost half of the workforce in its Cruise driverless car unit, according to an internal memo and people familiar with the matter, part of a previously announced plan.
Volvo, Waabi Partner to Produce Autonomous Trucks
Waabi will integrate its autonomous driving system, the Waabi Driver, with Volvo’s production-ready VNL Autonomous model. Commercial pilots will begin in Texas in the coming months.
Tesla Completes Wall, Roof Construction at Semi Factory
Tesla’s previously announced production timeline for the Semi remains on schedule, with the first tractors expected to be built by the end of the year and manufacturing ramping up in 2026.
Atlas Energy Begins Driverless Truck Deliveries to Wells
Bulk carrier Atlas Energy Solutions began shipments of proppant on two driverless trucks equipped with self-driving technology from Kodiak Robotics recently, the companies said.
McKinsey Looks Toward Tech-Driven Future for Trucking
LAS VEGAS — McKinsey & Co. shared its expectations of a more technological, integrated and cleaner truck market during CES 2025.
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.