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1. Aurora announces autonomous trucking commercial pilot

• • Aurora, a self-driving trucking company, is testing its autonomous trucks on a 420-mile route between Dallas and Houston in Texas.
  • The pilot program aims to gather data on how the self-driving trucks perform in real-world situations and provide feedback to Aurora’s engineers for further improvements.
  • Aurora’s autonomous trucks are equipped with Lidar sensors, cameras, and other advanced technologies to safely navigate highways and roads.
  • A human driver will sit behind the wheel during the pilot program to monitor the vehicle’s performance and take over if necessary.
  • Self-driving trucks have the potential to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in the transportation industry.
  • Autonomous trucking could help address the truck driver shortage in the United States.
  • Challenges to overcome include regulatory hurdles and public acceptance of autonomous vehicles.
  • Pilot programs like the one conducted by Aurora are crucial for testing the viability of autonomous trucking and collecting data to further improve the technology.

2. Bosch, Plus Team to Develop Self-Driving Truck Tech

• • Bosch and its partner company, Meritor, are working together to develop autonomous truck technology.
  • The partnership aims to create a “Level 4” autonomous driving system, which means the truck can operate without human input in most driving scenarios.
  • The technology will be designed for heavy-duty trucks used in logistics and transportation.
  • The autonomous driving system will be based on Bosch’s existing technology, which has been used in self-driving cars.
  • The system will include sensors, software, and hardware to enable the trucks to navigate roads safely and efficiently.
  • Bosch and Meritor plan to develop a “seamless integration” of the autonomous driving system with the trucks’ existing systems.
  • The companies hope to begin testing the technology in 2024, with the goal of commercial deployment by 2027.

3. Torc Robotics, C.R. England to pilot autonomous reefer trucks

• • Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, is partnering with C.R. England to pilot autonomous trucks.
  • The pilot program will take place in Texas and will involve Level 4 autonomous driving technology.
  • The trucks will operate on a fixed route between a C.R. England facility and a customer location, with a human driver in the cab to monitor the vehicle’s performance.
  • The autonomous trucks will be equipped with Torc Robotics’ advanced sensors and software to safely navigate highways and roads.
  • The pilot program will provide data and feedback to Torc Robotics’ engineers to further improve the technology.
  • The ultimate goal is to develop a safe and reliable autonomous driving system for commercial trucking.
  • Autonomous trucking has the potential to reduce costs, improve safety, and address the truck driver shortage in the United States.

4. Your next Porsche could offer hands-off ‘driving’

• • Porsche is developing a Level 4 autonomous driving system for its vehicles.
    The system will allow for hands-off driving on highways and other controlled-access roads.
  • The autonomous driving system will use advanced sensors and cameras to safely navigate roads and respond to changing traffic conditions.
  • The system will also incorporate machine learning technology to improve performance and safety continuously.
  • Porsche plans to introduce the autonomous driving system in the next decade, alongside other advanced technologies like electrification and connectivity.
  • Porsche’s move towards autonomous driving technology reflects a broader trend in the automotive industry toward developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving features.

5. DiDi Autonomous Driving to Create Joint Venture with GAC AION to Mass Produce Electric Robotaxi

• • Didi Chuxing is partnering with GAC Aion, an electric vehicle brand owned by Guangzhou Automobile Group, to create a joint venture for the mass production of electric robotaxis.
  • The joint venture will focus on developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for electric vehicles, with the goal of achieving commercial deployment by 2024.
  • The electric robotaxis will be based on GAC AION’s existing electric vehicle platform and will be designed for ride-hailing services in urban areas.
  • The autonomous driving system will incorporate Didi’s advanced ride-hailing technology and experience in operating mobility platforms.
  • The joint venture represents a significant step towards mass production of electric robotaxis, which has the potential to transform the transportation industry and reduce carbon emissions.
  • Didi is also investing in other areas related to autonomous driving, such as mapping and fleet management systems, to support the development of its autonomous driving technology.