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self-driving
Technology Aurora Reports Q2 Loss, Details Per-Mile Pricing for Driverless Truck Services
Aurora Innovation reported a Q2 net loss of $270 million and restated per-mile pricing for its two autonomous trucking business models. The company will move customers from transportation-as-a-service to driver-as-a-service starting in 2027, with Hirschbach Motor Lines as the anchor.
Logistics Atlas grows Kodiak driverless truck fleet to 100 rigs
Atlas Energy Solutions is expanding its driverless truck fleet with Kodiak AI from 28 to 100 rigs by mid-2027, adding a second load-out point in the Permian Basin. The fleet has already hauled more than 450,000 tons of sand and set a single-day record of 176 loads, with public-road operations planned for early 2027.
Technology For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted Amazon subsidiary Zoox a two-year exemption to deploy up to 5,000 steering-wheel-free robotaxis and charge for rides. Zoox will begin paid operations in Las Vegas, having already transported over 500,000 riders free of charge. The approval marks a milestone for autonomous vehicles built without traditional controls, subject to heightened oversight and safety reporting.
Technology Waabi's autonomous software switches from Peterbilt to Volvo with zero retraining
Waabi announced that its Waabi Driver software, trained exclusively on a Peterbilt 579, successfully controlled a Volvo VNL Autonomous truck on highways and surface streets from the very first mile without any retraining or engineering changes. The test demonstrates a form of cross-platform generalization that has historically required over a year of work, potentially accelerating the commercial scaling of autonomous trucking.
Technology Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Tesla revealed plans for a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi during a DC City Council hearing. The company is developing the vehicle in Texas but provided no timeline. Currently no US robotaxi company offers fully accessible driverless rides.
Technology Uber's Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Lobbying to Slow Robotaxi Adoption to Protect Its Business Model
Uber is lobbying for 'hybrid network' laws that would require human drivers to serve 85% of rides for three years in autonomous vehicle deployments. The strategy, outlined by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, aims to make Uber the go-to platform for all robotaxi operators. Proposed legislation in New Jersey and Washington DC could force autonomous vehicle developers like Waymo and Tesla to partner with existing ride-hail apps.
Technology Volvo Sets Q1 2027 for Fully Driverless Truck Operations
Volvo Autonomous Solutions will remove safety drivers from autonomous trucks on U.S. highways in Q1 2027, targeting over 300 trucks by end of 2027 and $3 billion in revenue within five years. The company is expanding commercial operations in Texas and Oklahoma, with new routes eliminating drayage and directly serving customer facilities.