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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trucking companies facing a national driver shortage are discovering an unexpected recruiting tool: electric trucks. Young drivers are choosing employers with EV fleets, drawn by quieter rides and cutting-edge technology.
Electric trucks can now travel 500 kilometers on a single charge and cost half as much to operate as diesel trucks. With oil prices spiking, Australia's freight industry is discovering that going electric isn't just cleaner—it's financially smarter.
A Troy-based electric vehicle startup just announced an all-electric pickup truck priced under $25,000, making clean transportation accessible to everyday workers. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto is betting that affordability can win the EV truck market.
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