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Self-Driving Trucks Hit 99.8% Autonomous Miles in 2026
Videos•Aug 11

Self-Driving Trucks Hit 99.8% Autonomous Miles in 2026

PlusAI's autonomous trucks now drive themselves 99.8% of the time, with commercial fleets rolling out in Texas and Europe. Factory-built driverless trucks are on track for full-scale launch in 2027.

The Robot Report•2 min read
Atlas Expands Driverless Truck Fleet to 100 by 2027
Innovation•Aug 11

Atlas Expands Driverless Truck Fleet to 100 by 2027

A Texas company is growing its fleet of autonomous big rigs from 28 to 100 trucks, proving that self-driving technology can handle real commercial work safely. These driverless trucks have already hauled over 450,000 tons of sand across the Permian Basin without a single person in the cab.

Fox News Tech•2 min read
Electric Trucks Gain Ground Across 4 States Despite Setbacks
Videos•May 23

Electric Trucks Gain Ground Across 4 States Despite Setbacks

Despite federal tax credit cuts that slowed electric vehicle sales, four states are betting big on electric trucks. From autonomous vehicles to million-dollar rebates, the electric truck revolution is quietly rolling forward.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Mining Giant Cuts 185 Tons CO₂ With Electric Robot Trucks
Solutions•Feb 16

Mining Giant Cuts 185 Tons CO₂ With Electric Robot Trucks

A Chinese mining operation just proved that going green doesn't mean slowing down. One year after switching to autonomous electric trucks, Shougang Group has slashed emissions while actually boosting productivity.

Google News - Emissions Reduction•2 min read
Self-Driving Trucks Now Handle Night Driving, Construction
Videos•Mar 10

Self-Driving Trucks Now Handle Night Driving, Construction

Autonomous trucks just got smart enough to drive 24/7, navigating construction zones and dark highways while moving real freight across Texas. This breakthrough could reshape how America moves goods while making roads safer.

The Robot Report•2 min read
PepsiCo Partners with Gatik for Self-Driving Truck Fleet
Videos•Jun 13

PepsiCo Partners with Gatik for Self-Driving Truck Fleet

One of the world's largest food and beverage companies is expanding its use of self-driving trucks across North America, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology in everyday supply chains. The partnership between PepsiCo and Gatik is already delivering products with 98% on-time performance across three states.

The Robot Report•2 min read
Gatik Raises $200M as Self-Driving Trucks Hit 99% On-Time Rate
Videos•Aug 27

Gatik Raises $200M as Self-Driving Trucks Hit 99% On-Time Rate

A self-driving truck company is proving autonomous delivery works in the real world, completing 85,000 fully driverless orders with near-perfect reliability. Gatik just secured $200 million to expand operations serving major retailers like PepsiCo and Kroger.

The Robot Report•2 min read
California Opens Roads to Self-Driving Trucks Statewide
Videos•May 1

California Opens Roads to Self-Driving Trucks Statewide

California just reversed its ban on autonomous trucks, clearing the way for self-driving big rigs to test and deploy across the state. The new rules also give first responders powerful tools to control all autonomous vehicles during emergencies.

The Robot Report•2 min read
China's Largest Coal Mine Runs 100 Driverless Electric Trucks
Innovation•Sep 11

China's Largest Coal Mine Runs 100 Driverless Electric Trucks

In Inner Mongolia's brutal winters, mining truck drivers once risked frostbite in minus 40 degree conditions. Now, 100 autonomous electric trucks do the dangerous work with no one behind the wheel.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
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Innovation•May 1

Driverless Trucks Now Moving Goods Across US-Mexico Border

Self-driving trucks are already hauling cargo between Texas and Mexico, with California just opening its roads to autonomous freight. This tech breakthrough could solve a massive trucker shortage while speeding up the billions in goods moving between both countries.

Mexico News Daily•2 min read
Europe's Electric Trucks Will Drive Themselves by 2027
Innovation•Aug 18

Europe's Electric Trucks Will Drive Themselves by 2027

Two European companies just partnered to put self-driving electric trucks on the road, solving driver shortages while cutting costs and emissions. Real testing starts this year, with full integration planned for 2027.

CleanTechnica•3 min read
BYD Invests $14.5M in Self-Driving Mining Trucks
Videos•Feb 7

BYD Invests $14.5M in Self-Driving Mining Trucks

A Chinese startup is making mines safer with autonomous electric trucks that swap batteries and drive themselves. Now EV giant BYD just bet $14.5 million the technology will transform mining worldwide.

Electrek•2 min read
Waabi Raises $1B to Launch Self-Driving Trucks and Taxis
Videos•Jan 28

Waabi Raises $1B to Launch Self-Driving Trucks and Taxis

A Canadian AI company just secured the largest tech funding in the country's history to bring safer autonomous vehicles to roads across North America. Their breakthrough technology uses one "shared brain" to power both self-driving trucks and taxis.

The Robot Report•2 min read
Clean Energy Train-Truck Hybrid Cuts Carbon, Costs
Planet Wins•Feb 4

Clean Energy Train-Truck Hybrid Cuts Carbon, Costs

A veteran-led startup is building a revolutionary vehicle that drives like a truck but rides on rails like a train, slashing both emissions and shipping costs. Glid Technologies combines autonomous tech with clean energy to make freight transportation better for the planet.

The Robot Report•2 min read
Volvo Puts First Electric Trucks in Top Driving Game
Innovation•Jul 13

Volvo Puts First Electric Trucks in Top Driving Game

Virtual truckers can now haul cargo in Volvo's electric semi trucks in American Truck Simulator, marking the first time battery-powered big rigs have appeared in the popular game. With over 7 million players worldwide, the move could shift perceptions about electric trucks among enthusiasts and professional drivers alike.

Electrek•2 min read
UK and China Partner on EV Battery Swap Stations for Trucks
Planet Wins•Jun 22

UK and China Partner on EV Battery Swap Stations for Trucks

Europe's largest energy company is bringing rapid battery swap technology to electric trucks, potentially solving one of the biggest obstacles to clean transport. The system replaces depleted batteries in minutes, making electric trucking faster and cheaper than diesel.

Engadget•2 min read
Electric Truck Cuts Costs 84% on Australia Canberra Run
Innovation•May 28

Electric Truck Cuts Costs 84% on Australia Canberra Run

An all-electric semi-truck just hauled tons of cargo 186 miles from Canberra to Sydney on a single charge, slashing fuel costs by 84% and arriving 25 minutes faster than diesel trucks. The milestone proves long-haul trucking can go green without sacrificing speed or savings.

Good News Network•2 min read
Volvo Electric Semi Trucks Now Go 430 Miles on One Charge
Innovation•Apr 17

Volvo Electric Semi Trucks Now Go 430 Miles on One Charge

Volvo just launched electric semi trucks that can travel up to 430 miles on a single charge, matching the range and productivity of traditional diesel trucks. The breakthrough means long-haul trucking can finally go fully electric without compromise.

Electrek•2 min read
Hong Kong Port Deploys AI Trucks to Solve Labor Shortage
Innovation•Apr 21

Hong Kong Port Deploys AI Trucks to Solve Labor Shortage

Six driverless electric trucks at Hong Kong's busiest port have moved over 8,000 containers since January, offering a practical solution to a growing worker shortage. The AI-powered fleet shares roads with traditional trucks and could expand across all terminals.

South China Morning Post•3 min read
California Firm Orders 370 Tesla Electric Trucks
Solutions•May 6

California Firm Orders 370 Tesla Electric Trucks

A California trucking company just placed the largest electric truck order in state history after its previous bet on a competitor ended in bankruptcy. The switch to Tesla could prove electric freight finally makes business sense.

Electrek•3 min read

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