This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ingrid Brown, a professional truck driver and operations manager at Blackjack Express LLC. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I first started truck driving, I only had a CB radio. There was no telephone, no communications, and no technology for anybody to know where I parked at night. Especially as a woman, I thought about things like whether I was parked in a safe place. If I didn't move my truck in the morning, how is somebody going to know whether something's happened to me? Now, AI and other technology can tell me if there's a deer in front of me. It can tell me if one of my drivers is dozing off or daydreaming. It can remind me to pay attention to the road. Technology has gotten to a point where I'm accepting of it. It can help prevent what could go wrong next. Autonomous trucks are different. I'm open to the conversation. But until it can prove to me that there will not be any type of loss of life, I'm going to sit back and watch it. Truck drivers were their own patrol I'm from Boone, North Carolina, and started driving trucks in 1979. My first truck was a '79 Diamond Reo. Once I got a taste of going to different places and experiencing different cultures, I fell in love with 80,000 pounds of iron. My haul has included cows, steel, produce, and dynamite. The last time I counted, I had 5.7 million safe driving miles. Back then, safety really depended on the person behind the wheel. It depended on how well you did pre-trips or safety inspections before you hit the road. It depended on how well you chose to drive, how well you
Jul 5, 2026 · via businessinsider.com
Edge Case’s in depth review of Aurora Innovation (AUR) confirmed that the company’s Safety Case is well structured, aligned with key autonomous vehicle standards, and actively updated, spotlighting the Aurora Driver’s readiness for U.S. highway deployment. See our latest analysis for Aurora Innovation. The independent Edge Case review has landed at a time when Aurora Innovation’s share price has been volatile in the short term, with a 1-day share price return down 6.22%, yet supported by a 90-day share price return of 57.86% and a 3-year total shareholder return of 136.79%. This indicates that momentum has built over time despite setbacks along the way. If Aurora’s safety milestone has you thinking more broadly about autonomous and AI opportunities, it could be a good moment to see what else is moving across 52 AI infrastructure stocks With Aurora Innovation shares up 71.32% year to date and still trading below some published price targets, the key question for investors is simple: is there still mispricing here, or has the market already factored in future growth? Most Popular Narrative: 40.9% Undervalued Aurora Innovation’s most followed narrative pegs fair value at $11.22 a share versus a last close of $6.63, framing the stock as materially discounted on that view. Deepening OEM and manufacturing partnerships with Volvo, PACCAR, International and AUMOVIO, combined with increased U.S. production capacity, lays the groundwork for a larger fleet of autonomous trucks on the road, which could increase operating leverage as fixed platform costs are spread over a larger installed base. Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative. Want to see what is baked into that higher fair value for Aurora Innovation? The narrative focuses on rapid revenue expansion, margin lift and a rich future earnings multiple. Curious which assumptions really move the needle in that calculation? The full
Jul 5, 2026 · via simplywall.st
A civilian drone that has deviated from its route or is in an emergency zone can be forced to land with a single secure command. For this purpose, Russia is developing a special "red button" connected to the state system "ERA-GLONASS". The technology has already been tested in Sakhalin, and by 2026, the system for notifying drone operators is planned to be ready. The mechanism was developed by JSC "GLONASS" and the "Element" group of companies. It can be connected to any civilian drone. Inside the tracker, there is a software and hardware complex "Zvezda", created by the Research Institute of Molecular Electronics. The electronic module operates on a domestic microchip, developed at NIIME and manufactured at the "Mikron" factory. If the drone goes beyond the permitted flight boundaries or an emergency occurs, the controlling authorities will be able to transmit a command for a safe landing via "ERA-GLONASS". It will be received by the chip built into the tracker. The transmission will be cryptographically protected, so outsiders will not be able to intercept, change, or substitute the signal. All violations will be stored on a special platform. In the future, this data can be taken into account when issuing permits for new flights. The higher the risk of an incident and the more severe the possible consequences, the stricter the checks and route approval may be. The system is needed not only for emergency landing. The electronic identifier allows for precise identification of a specific aircraft, verification of flight legality, transmission of its coordinates and current status, and secure data exchange with state infrastructure. Previously, foreign devices and programs were often used for remote identification, telemetry, and flight control. In the future, the "red button" is planned to be used not only in the air. The technology is planned
Jul 5, 2026 · via www1.ru
India’s military strength relies heavily on its ability to move critical assets across some of the most unforgiving terrains in the world. At the heart of this logistical and strategic power is a vehicle that has quietly served the armed forces for decades: the High Mobility Truck manufactured by BEML Limited. A Strategic Partnership The story of India's robust military mobility began in 1986 when BEML joined forces with Tatra to bring heavy-duty, all-terrain truck technology to the country.This early collaboration was a game-changer, setting the stage for a long-term strategy to equip the Indian armed forces with vehicles capable of carrying heavy payloads across deserts, plains, and high-altitude mountain passes. By 1987, BEML had started rolling out these High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) for the Ministry of Defence. Because of their exceptional reliability and ruggedness, they quickly became the platform of choice for critical agencies like the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BrahMos Aerospace. Today, BEML serves as the principal manufacturer responsible for delivering all variations of these heavy-duty trucks to India's defence sector. The Muscle Behind India's Missiles While BEML's original timeline highlights the trucks' role in weapon deployment, open-source records reveal just how crucial they are to India's frontline combat readiness.BEML’s heavy-duty chassis are the literal foundation for some of the country's most formidable weapon systems: - BrahMos Cruise Missiles: The trucks serve as the Mobile Autonomous Launchers for the supersonic BrahMos, allowing the military to quickly position and fire the missiles from almost anywhere. - Pinaka Rocket System: India's homegrown Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers are mounted on the BEML 8x8 trucks, enabling the rapid deployment of devastating artillery fire. - Heavy Duty Variants: BEML produces massive 10x10 and 12x12 variants capable of hauling payloads up to 33,000 kg. These are essential for transporting massive strategic
Jul 4, 2026 · via defence.in
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#OnThisDay: On July 4, 2018, Baidu announced mass production of Apolong, the world’s first SAE Level 4 autonomous minibus, as the 100th unit rolled off King Long’s production line in Xiamen, Fujian province. #MIG
Jul 4, 2026 · via mediaindia.eu
Allison Transmission (ALSN) Market Price (7/4/2026): $115.485 | Market Cap: $9.6 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment Allison Transmission (ALSN) Market Price (7/4/2026): $115.485Market Cap: $9.6 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Automotive Parts & Equipment Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum. | Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 6.3% Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23% Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17% Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 30% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, Freight Technology, Show more. | Key risksALSN key risks include [1] the accelerated adoption of electric drivetrains threatening its core business, Show more. | | Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 6.3% | | Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% | | Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23% | | Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales),
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Shanghai aims to 'unlock' big ideas of AI City's open approach, policies attract startups, talent and innovation By WANG YING in Shanghai | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-04-29 07:39 Overseas expansion Shanghai Westwell Technology is another company situated in Changning that has experienced rapid overseas expansion in the past year. The company received an order placed by the United Kingdom's Hutchison Ports' Port of Felixstowe last September for the second batch of 34 autonomous trucks, which will double its fleet and cement its position as a leader in port automation, according to a Xinhuanet.com report. Felixstowe is one of the busiest container ports in the UK. The first batch of 34 autonomous trucks deployed in 2025 has been operating at the port's Trinity Terminal alongside conventional trucks, marking Europe's first successful use of autonomous trucks in mixed-traffic operation, the report said. "As customers focus more on the effectiveness of application in global logistics scenarios, including ports and airports, our unmanned vehicles have seen a clear increase in repurchase rates," said Tan Limin, chairman of Shanghai Westwell Technology, a logistics solutions provider specializing in AI and autopilot technology. With more Chinese companies going global, the competition is shifting to gaining advantages in innovation, research and development, service quality, and supply chain enhancement, added Tan. Both Black Lake Technologies and Shanghai Westwell Technology are among nearly 900 innovative enterprises in Silicon Alley's 1.48-square-kilometer core area. Three science and technology innovation platforms were officially unveiled on April 17 in Changning, tasked with facilitating the area's transformation into a "global urban district" featuring borderless science and technology innovation integration. The vehicles to drive innovation — including Digisilicon, an industrial incubation ecosystem platform that integrates AI agents and embodied intelligence, and the East Hongqiao International Youth Sci-tech Center — are expected to further support the
Jul 3, 2026 · via global.chinadaily.com.cn
Windrose Electric is seeking a U.S. public listing as the electric truck startup looks to expand its presence in the heavy-duty freight market and compete with established manufacturers bringing battery-electric Class 8 trucks to fleets. The company is aiming to raise more than $200 million through a U.S. special purpose acquisition company deal by the end of the year, according to recent reporting. The transaction would value Windrose at more than $2 billion as the company works to scale production and customer deliveries in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Windrose was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Belgium, with much of its workforce in China. The company has begun exporting heavy-duty electric trucks to the U.S. and has positioned its Global E700 as a long-haul electric truck option for commercial freight operators. The Global E700 is reported to have a 416-mile range and a price of $285,000. Windrose says the truck is designed for commercial freight use and lists a loaded range of 700 kilometers, or about 435 miles, on its website. Windrose faces several hurdles as it expands in the U.S., including tariffs on imported vehicles and components, a limited deployment track record, and a competitive field that includes Tesla, Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Peterbilt, and other established truck makers. The company reportedly paid a 64% duty on its first China-made electric truck imported into the U.S., while also facing additional tariffs on Chinese components. Windrose has deployed 36 trucks globally and plans to produce 1,000 units for delivery across four regions by the end of the year, according to recent reporting. Earlier this year, the first U.S.-bound Global E700 was delivered to Texas logistics firm Allogic and charging partner Greenspace E-Mobility through Windrose’s American partner.
Jul 3, 2026 · via act-news.com
Caterpillar Inc. Pioneer in autonomous mining trucks and fleet management systems According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Automated Mining Equipment market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. The world automated mining equipment market is entering a structural growth phase, with demand projected to expand at a compound annual rate of 8-12% between 2026 and 2035. This expansion is underpinned by persistent labor shortages in major mining jurisdictions, tightening safety regulations, and the operational imperative to optimize throughput at both surface and underground operations. In 2025, hardware—including autonomous haul trucks, robotic drills, and automated loaders—accounted for roughly 55-60% of total procurement value, while software (fleet management, autonomy control, simulation) and aftermarket services together represented 40-45% and are expanding at a faster pace. A notable trend is the rapid growth of retrofit and partial-automation packages, which are growing at 10-14% annually as mine operators upgrade existing fleets rather than purchasing entirely new autonomous vehicles. Electrification is increasingly bundled with automation: approximately 25-30% of new automated haul trucks ordered in 2025 included a battery-electric or trolley-assist powertrain, up from below 10% in 2020. Mine-to-port integration contracts are also rising, with system integrators offering end-to-end solutions covering drilling, loading, hauling, crushing, and dispatch, compressing vendor counts and raising average deal values into the $20-50 million range for greenfield projects. Import dependence remains high for mining regions lacking domestic capital equipment manufacturing: Australia, Chile, Peru, and Southern Africa source an estimated 70-80% of automated mining machinery from North America, Europe, and China, exposing buyers to currency fluctuations and logistics lead times of 6-12 months for custom-configured units. Key challenges include a shortage of qualified autom The baseline scenario for the world automated mining equipment market points to sustained growth
Jul 3, 2026 · via indexbox.io
FedEx sells supply chain unit to CMA CGM for $1.4B, nearly tripling CEVA's North American footprint FedEx is selling its contract logistics division to CMA CGM for $1.4 billion. This transaction is part of FedEx's strategy to hone its core strengths in parcel and freight delivery. The acquisition will significantly enhance CEVA Logistics' footprint in North America. This story was produced through MarketScale. See how Transportation teams put it to work with Partner & Channel Enablement. Key facts, context, and what it means, in one minute. Key takeaways FedEx sells its supply chain unit for $1.4 billion. CMA CGM aims to expand CEVA Logistics' presence in North America. The deal aligns with FedEx's focus on parcel and freight delivery. FedEx has agreed to sell its contract logistics division to CMA CGM for $1.4 billion in enterprise value, the companies announced Wednesday, marking the second major divestiture by the Memphis-based carrier in as many months. The deal, which is expected to close before the end of 2026, would nearly triple the North American contract logistics operations of CEVA Logistics, the third-party logistics subsidiary CMA CGM has been building into a global provider, according to FreightWaves. The combined entity would run roughly 150 warehouses across a workforce of about 20,000 people at more than 240 locations, per the official announcement. A calculated narrowing of FedEx's portfolio FedEx Supply Chain, which was formed through FedEx's 2015 acquisition of Genco Logistics, employs roughly 10,000 people across 80 facilities and manages around 34 million square feet of space for 130 customers, according to FreightWaves. Services span warehousing, fulfillment, contract packaging, returns processing, test and repair, and product liquidation. Despite that scope, the unit accounts for less than 2% of FedEx's consolidated annual revenue. The sale follows FedEx's spin-off of FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload business, which
Jul 3, 2026 · via marketscale.com
On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act. It authorized the creation of a network that today carries nearly 25% of U.S. automotive traffic and moves trillions of dollars of freight annually. Quarterhill Inc. is among the companies now working to digitize that transport infrastructure. Seventy years after the 41,000-mi. (65,983.1 km) interstate network was launched, 72.2 million Americans will travel around Independence Day this week, according to AAA. Concerns include aging roads and bridges, securing and managing freight, and improving safety as fleets of autonomous vehicles (AVs) grow. Founded in 1992 as a wireless technology company, Quarterhill said it is a leader in the intelligent transportation system (ITS) industry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure systems to reduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel. The Toronto-based company said its AI platforms process billions of transactions, perform inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and enable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize travel in thousands of lanes of traffic. Tyler Haichert, director of ITS product at Quarterhill, replied to the following questions from The Robot Report: How are fleets of autonomous trucks and other vehicles spreading across the U.S., and how does that compare with other nations? Haichert: The U.S. is becoming one of the most active environments for autonomous freight, in large part because companies have been able to test and deploy the technology in defined commercial corridors while policymakers continue developing the regulatory framework. That has helped accelerate real-world testing and commercial deployment. Companies such as Kodiak and Aurora are already running commercial corridors, and that’s the result of an ecosystem that allowed technology to prove itself before enforcing rules that might have constrained it. Other regions, including parts of Europe, have taken a “regulate first, deploy second” approach. There’s logic to that
Jul 3, 2026 · via therobotreport.com
China has offered a rare glimpse into the future of drone launches, dropping a video demonstration of its truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).
Video released by the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) shows three eight-wheeled flatbed trucks linking together on an airbase runway to form a segmented EMALS.
Once joined through mechanical connectors, the vehicles create a continuous launch rail that propels a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into the air within seconds.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: China Debuts Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
Jul 3, 2026 · via thedefensepost.com
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China Debuts Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
China has offered a rare glimpse into the future of drone launches, dropping a video demonstration of its truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).
Video released by the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) shows three eight-wheeled flatbed trucks linking together on an airbase runway to form a segmented EMALS.
Once joined through mechanical connectors, the vehicles create a continuous launch rail that propels a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into the air within seconds.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: China Debuts Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
Jul 3, 2026 · via thedefensepost.com
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-07-03 19:36:09 On July 3, JD Logistics, in collaboration with Sinotruk and Inceptio Technology, launched the express delivery industry’s first L4 autonomous heavy-duty truck pilot program for freight transport within Beijing’s High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone. The initial fleet departed from JD Logistics’ Wei Yong Consolidation and Sorting Center in Beijing, traveling a one-way distance of 31 kilometers to the Xingmao Bulk Cargo Sorting Center. The route traversed the Daxing Airport Expressway and the southern section of the 6th Ring Road, with a total vehicle-trailer weight of 43 tons—meeting real-world full-load standards. These trucks are equipped with Inceptio Technology’s fully in-house developed L4 autonomous driving system, which integrates LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and multi-camera vision perception to handle typical highway scenarios such as mainline cruising and on/off-ramp merging. The system employs a three-tier safety mechanism comprising onboard autonomous decision-making, real-time cloud monitoring, and remote emergency intervention, with a safety driver present in the cab. JD Logistics has previously deployed its sixth-generation “Lone Wolf” autonomous delivery vehicles for regular operations across multiple regions nationwide, introduced its self-developed VAN autonomous light-duty trucks, and launched over 100 domestic routes for its “Flying Wolf” delivery drones. In 2023, JD Logistics announced plans to procure 3 million robots, 1 million autonomous vehicles, and 100,000 drones over the next five years. This latest deployment of L4 autonomous heavy-duty trucks marks a significant expansion of JD Logistics’ unmanned capabilities—from last-mile delivery and regional feeder transport into long-haul trunk line transportation. XPeng MONA L03 Launches: $20K SUV with 1500 TOPS and Gen-2 VLA Autonomous Driving Volkswagen ID. Tiguan EV Spy Shots Emerge, Set to Replace ID.4 Horse Power and Hofer Co-Develop Supercar-Grade 8-Speed DCT Transmission Zeekr 9X Five-Seater Launches Pre-Sales on July 8, Deliveries Surpass 60,000 Malaysia Imposes Minimum Price and Power Requirements for Imported EVs
Jul 3, 2026 · via english.news18a.com
VDI Autonomous Truck 2026: AD Technolgies for Commercial Vehicles Driverless vehicles, real-world driving data, safety standards, and megawatt charging system Summary The 9th International VDI Conference “Autonomous Trucks” was held in Munich, Germany, on April 29–30, 2026. As in previous years, the conference was held concurrently with the “Connected Off-Highway Machines” and “Smart Farming” conferences. Autonomous trucks are moving beyond the stages of demonstration testing and prototype development toward mass production and commercial operation. The conference brought together leading experts discuss to the latest technological, regulatory, and operational developments in the field of autonomous trucking. Presentations by Daimler Truck, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Kodiak AI, PlusAI, Inceptio Technology, and others covered autonomous vehicle platforms, hub-to-hub transportation, driverless deployment, and 24/7 fleet operation. Other topics included generative AI, simulation, software-defined vehicles, sensor fusion, LiDAR performance, real-world driving data, and AI safety standards. This report covers two presentations addressing key challenges in the commercialization of autonomous trucks: the real-world operation of driverless vehicles and the development of Level 4 systems using real-world driving data. It also examines an automated underbody megawatt charging system for heavy-duty commercial vehicles presented by the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI in the exhibition area. The presentations and exhibition demonstrated that the practical implementation of autonomous trucks is progressing beyond the development of autonomous driving systems alone toward the establishment of an integrated logistics ecosystem. This ecosystem encompasses operational structures that enable 24/7 vehicle operation, continuous performance improvement based on real-world driving data, and automated charging infrastructure that supports efficient vehicle utilization. - Real-World Driverless Truck Deployment: Learnings from launching to scaling 24/7 customer deployments, Andreas Wendel, CTO, Kodiak AI, USA - Real-World Data: The Critical Path to L4 Autonomous Trucks, Zhizhuo Jin, Senior Staff Software Engineer, Inceptio Technology, Shanghai, China - Automated Underbody Megawatt Charging
Jul 3, 2026 · via marklines.com
Key points at a glance - Jungheinrich has taken a stake in automation specialist Navflex - The partnership aims to automate truck loading and unloading - Field trials with major customers are already underway - The concept is designed to work without additional infrastructure - The loading dock remains one of the toughest intralogistics areas to automate Why the loading dock has been so hard to automate Autonomous vehicles, robotics and automated storage systems are increasingly common in modern logistics facilities. Loading and unloading trucks, however, remains difficult to automate. Unlike controlled warehouse environments, the dock presents many variables: different trailer types, changing load carriers, tight space, and fluctuating light and ambient conditions. In addition, people, forklifts and other vehicles often operate in the same area at the same time. This raises requirements for automated systems—particularly for navigation, safety and reliable performance. A joint dock automation solution from Jungheinrich and Navflex With its investment in Navflex, Jungheinrich is aiming to automate a part of intralogistics that has seen only limited progress to date. According to the companies, the development is based on a Jungheinrich vehicle platform that is being adapted for automated dock operations. Navflex is providing the software layer, including autonomous perception, navigation, safety functions and process control. “Loading and unloading trucks is a critical bottleneck in material flow for many of our customers,” says Dr. Tobias Harzer, Chief Automation Officer at Jungheinrich AG. The companies say the project focuses on safe operation in mixed traffic, where people and automated vehicles work side by side. Navflex CEO Chuck Stovall highlights the complexity of the use case: “We deliberately chose to tackle a problem that has long been considered nearly impossible to automate.” Large-scale customer trials already in progress The solution is already being tested with major customers in Europe
Jul 3, 2026 · via trans.info
Stellantis Pro One: "Box on wheels" looks toward the autonomous future - Smart Compact Van as an affordable base for the present The Stellantis Group's Pro One commercial-vehicle division has announced a large-scale presence at IAA Hannover: On an exhibition area of 1,000 m², on which the four commercial-vehicle brands Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel and Peugeot will display 13 vehicles, Stellantis Pro One will celebrate the world premiere of a concept car that is intended to redefine urban delivery through a customer-oriented approach for a more efficient and sustainable last-mile delivery solution, as promised. The stand offers an overview of the entire portfolio—from micromobility solutions to large vans—complemented by CustomFit solutions and specialized conversions tailored to a wide range of professional applications. The Stellantis CustomFit program is intended to support the offering through factory-integrated customizations: In-house modifications are combined with a global network of over 500 certified partners to ensure seamless integration, high quality, and full compliance with safety standards. From simple adjustments to highly specialized modifications, the program enables tailor-made solutions of any kind, that is the promise. Smart Compact Van: Budget-Berlingo with Premiere Building on the existing base, the recently unveiled Smart Compact Van makes its first public appearance. A completely redesigned interior is realized on this basis, which presents itself as a flexible, reportedly highly competitive and driver-oriented solution with a range of integrated features, available with both electric and internal combustion engines. The highlight is planned to be the unveiling of “Box on Wheels”, an autonomous concept vehicle that is intended to advance the further development of commercial mobility solutions. Not less than a “milestone in the strategic roadmap” is supposed to be the model. The aim is to accelerate the transformation into a provider of a comprehensive ecosystem for commercial clientele. Translated from German for
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Equipment Komatsu Unveils Its Largest-Ever Hydraulic Excavator Built for ultra-class mining, the excavator moves over 80 tons per pass. Komatsu has launched its flagship hydraulic excavator, the PC9000-12, and is rolling it out globally, including in North America, after the first unit was deployed in Canada last year. “The nearly 2-million-pound behemoth gets the largest bucket capacity, longest reach, and highest digging power in the Komatsu PC lineup.” Built for bulk earthmoving at an industrial scale, the machine is designed to load ultra-class haul trucks at speed. Komatsu says it can move more than 80 tons per pass and load a 400-ton Suncor Energy Komatsu 980E truck in under three minutes, equivalent to about 8,000 tons per hour. The first unit entered service at Suncor’s oil sands mine in Alberta in May 2025, operated through Komatsu’s Canadian dealer SMS Equipment. The machine was manufactured in Germany and transported in 31 separate sections, covering an 8,700-mile journey by sea, river and road before being assembled on site over six weeks. “Our team has already gained valuable hands-on experience with the PC9000, and we’re looking forward to helping customers successfully integrate the machine into their operations to get the most out of its capabilities,” says Dennis Chmielewski, executive VP of mining at SMS Equipment. The PC9000-12 is based on Komatsu’s previous flagship, the PC8000, but brings additional scale and weight, coming in roughly 145 tons heavier. It can be configured either as a front shovel or backhoe, depending on site requirements. READ MORE: Komatsu Unveils Next-Gen PC220LCi-12 Excavator Beyond its size, Komatsu says the machine is part of a bigger move in mining to work more efficiently and use more automation. The excavator can be powered by diesel or electric power and integrated with Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System, allowing coordination with
Jul 3, 2026 · via constructionkenya.com
A self-driving technology company has said that extensive testing will prove its system compares well with high-performing human drivers, rather than just being safer than the average driver. Wayve has been developing its technology on UK roads since 2018, and later this year will begin ride-hailing operations in London in partnership with Uber, using a fleet of adapted Ford Mustang Mach-Es. This will initially be with a safety operator in place behind the wheel to monitor the system, but appearing on a panel at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) International Automotive Summit, Michael Holland, chief of staff – product and strategy at Wayve, discussed the threshold at which this operator could be removed. The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act 2024 features a safety principle that approved systems must “achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or higher than, that of careful and competent human drivers”. Ensure you always get Fleet News insight. Make us a preferred source of news on Google. Holland said: “Between now and when we remove the driver, we will do a cascade of testing. We want to continue to mature the system. And then when we're happy that we've collected enough data to prove that we are safer than an attentive, careful human driver, that's when we can think about removing the safety operator.” When asked for more details on the delay before full deployment, with data cited suggesting self-driving vehicle accident rates were lower than for human drivers, Holland explained that this in itself would not be a sufficient barrier to clear. He said: “If you look at the crash statistics for normal drivers, there's a certain number that you need to meet to be safer than one of those, but you have people who fall asleep at the wheel, drunk drivers, everything
Jul 3, 2026 · via fleetnews.co.uk