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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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.

December 4, 2024
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Ex-TuSimple CEO Hou Seeks to Liquidate Company’s Assets

TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou, who claims to be the company’s largest shareholder, is also seeking judicial aid in an increasingly bitter spat with former colleague Mo Chen.

December 2, 2024
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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.

November 27, 2024
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UBS: Tesla’s Rally Fueled by Investor Optimism, Not Growth

Tesla Inc.’s post-election stock surge has more to do with market exuberance than actual improvement in the fundamentals of its business, UBS Group AG analysts cautioned in a report.

November 25, 2024
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Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI’s U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

November 21, 2024
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Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
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Autonomous Helicopters Focus on Agriculture

Rotor Technologies has built two autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year. For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector.

November 19, 2024
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Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles a Transportation Department priority.

November 18, 2024
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Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash

Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.

November 15, 2024
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Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

November 15, 2024