TuSimple Fires CEO Xiaodi Hou Amid Investigation
Self-driving truck technology developer TuSimple announced it terminated Xiaodi Hou, the company’s CEO, president and chief technology officer, and removed Hou from his position as chairman, effective Oct. 30.
5G Transition Opens New Opportunities for Autonomous Trucks
The transition to a 5G wireless network is likely to open up new opportunities in terms of autonomous trucking technology.
TuSimple Taps Werner for Roadside Service, Support
TuSimple has added Werner Enterprises Inc.’s roadside service network to others that will provide support to customers operating in “driver-out” SAE Level 4 autonomous mode on its Autonomous Freight Network.
May 4, 2022TuSimple Explores Adding Partners in Asia-Pacific Businesses
Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. announced it intends to explore certain transactions that could add partners at a subsidiary level for its Asia-Pacific-focused businesses.
TuSimple Initiates Planned Leadership Succession
Autonomous truck technology developer TuSimple announced co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Xiaodi Hou will succeed Cheng Lu as CEO and Mo Chen as company chairman, effective immediately.
March 4, 2022TuSimple Agrees to US Oversight, Concluding Probe
Trucking startup TuSimple Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with U.S. authorities to resolve security concerns around its self-driving truck operations and the company’s ties with China.
After ‘Driver-Out’ Milestone, TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu Outlines Vision for Autonomous Trucking
LAS VEGAS — When TuSimple completed its first “driver-out” autonomous truck run in December, it marked a significant step toward a commercial launch of the company’s driverless truck technology.
TuSimple to Haul Union Pacific Goods Between Tucson, Phoenix
Self-driving truck developer TuSimple says Union Pacific Railroad will be its first customer to move freight on the company’s fully automated trucking route between Tucson and Phoenix, after making a test run on a similar route in December.
TuSimple in Talks With Foton on Autonomous Trucks
TuSimple Holdings Inc. is in talks to join forces with one of China’s premier commercial vehicle manufacturers to create heavy-duty trucks aimed at making long-distance logistics more efficient.
January 20, 2022Aurora, TuSimple Have High Expectations for 2022
Executives from self-driving technology companies TuSimple and Aurora during separate online events hosted by Morgan Stanley outlined ambitious plans for 2022, building on their respective success in 2021.