Hanjin Launches South Korea's First Paid Autonomous Freight Service with 25-Ton Trucks on 118km Route Hanjin has launched a paid freight transport service using 25-ton autonomous trucks, a first for South Korea's logistics industry. This marks the first instance of moving beyond technical demonstration into commercial transport, carrying actual parcel cargo to generate revenue. Hanjin officially announced the launch of its paid autonomous freight service on July 9. The route spans 118 kilometers, starting from Gunsan Port in North Jeolla Province, passing through the Hanjin Jeonju Parcel Terminal, and ending at the Daejeon Mega Hub. The service runs three times per week on a fixed schedule, with a professional safety officer onboard to handle emergency situations. The 25-ton heavy-duty truck deployed for this service is known in the parcel delivery industry as a "trunk-line truck." Unlike one-ton small trucks responsible for last-mile delivery, trunk-line trucks are the core transport vehicles that move large volumes of parcel cargo between logistics hubs. This commercial operation was pursued as part of the "Saemangeum Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Demonstration Infrastructure Project," overseen by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Since establishing a joint cooperation framework in September 2023 with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (JIAT), LX Spatial Information Research Institute, and the Korea Integrated Logistics Association, Hanjin has conducted phased demonstration projects. The company recently obtained paid freight transport authorization from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, fulfilling all legal requirements for actual commercial operation. Roles were clearly divided among the participating entities. Hanjin provided the actual logistics operating infrastructure and commercial transport volume, laying the groundwork to verify how autonomous vehicles can be effectively utilized in real logistics environments. JIAT was responsible for building the road infrastructure and vehicles for autonomous driving demonstration, while LX Spatial Information Research Institute handled the
Jul 9, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com
National Guard of Ukraine to receive autonomous trucks and UGVs from Quantum Systems for frontline trials – photos The National Guard of Ukraine and the German defence company Quantum Systems have agreed on the delivery of Zetros autonomous trucks and MANDRILL unmanned ground platforms, which will be tested at the front in Ukraine. Source: National Guard of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Ukrainian military personnel will receive ten autonomous Daimler Truck Zetros AI vehicles equipped with a Ground Autonomy Kit, as well as ten MANDRILL unmanned ground platforms. The equipment will be provided by Quantum Systems and Daimler Truck Defence. The unmanned systems will be tested at the front, including in the role of autonomous logistics platforms. "For us, this is not only new equipment but also an opportunity to jointly shape the standards of military logistics of the future, preserving the lives of our service personnel and increasing the effectiveness of combat missions," Vadym Hladkov, First Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, commented on the agreement. The Daimler Truck Zetros AI military trucks are a project by Daimler Truck, which integrates the MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit autonomous control system onto the vehicles built on the MOSAIC UXS ecosystem. "[The kit – ed.] supports autonomous supply, convoy movement and multi-domain mission execution, integrating ground vehicles with other unmanned systems into a unified interoperable operational network," the National Guard explained. The German company Quantum Systems previously cooperated with Ukrainian manufacturers on drones for Ukraine. In particular, the joint venture with Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics, Quantum Frontline Robotics (QFI), dispatched the first batch of Linza 3.0 drones to Ukraine. Subsequently, drones manufactured in Germany will be directed to Ukraine's defence forces. The company also received an order to supply 15,000 STRILA interceptor drones for the National Guard of Ukraine, to be
Jul 9, 2026 · via pravda.com.ua
By Amy Kang Commercial transportation has a huge role in ensuring safer roads. This is through regulation, training, and the use of technology that ensures the safety of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans. The result is reduced accident rates and thus improved roads in all municipalities. Advocates’ latest road safety report grades all states, including Washington, DC, on their progress in terms of road laws. Five states and Washington, DC received the best “green” grade while nine other states received the lowest “red” grade. On the other hand, 36 states received the “yellow” grade, indicating that they have room for improvement. Based on these results, it is clear that most of the places are still struggling with road laws. Millions of miles of commercial vehicles are run yearly in the US. The high standards of such commercial vehicles can act as an inspiration to all motorists and municipalities to develop good traffic regulations. Why Do Most Road Accidents Occur? The main reason behind most road accidents is human error. According to the WHO, roads and automobiles need to be designed in such a way that minimizes injury from human errors. Other reasons include: - Overspeeding - Drunk driving - Phone use while driving Accidents can also happen due to neglecting vehicle maintenance, failure to use safety belts, and poor road design and construction. What Are the Five Pillars of Road Safety? The five pillars of road safety are as follows: - Effective management of safety regulations - Vehicle safety - Driver and pedestrian safety - Safe speed on designed roads - Emergency medical treatment after accidents These types of concepts can help the government and the companies work together to help minimize accidents and ensure proper care of accident victims. Why Commercial Transportation Establishes Better Safety Practices
Jul 9, 2026 · via sdvoice.info
NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders The agency is giving autonomous vehicle makers until the end of July to figure out a solution. The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is demanding action from autonomous car makers after identifying "a clear pattern of driverless AVs interfering with law enforcement and other first responders" over the past months. Jonathan Morrison, the agency's administrator, wrote a letter addressing the developers and issuing a call to action. Emergency situations are not rare or "edge cases," he wrote, so he wants AV developers and operators focus their resources on fixing the issue immediately. While the NHTSA didn't give specific examples, there have been news about self-driving vehicles getting in the way of ambulances and fire trucks, like in the image above, for years. After a deadly shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas in March, a Waymo vehicle blocked an ambulance that was responding to the incident. While an officer was able to manually drive the Waymo robotaxi out of the way, it cost them a few minutes to resolve the problem. According to Wired, emergency first responder leaders told regulators during a meeting in March that they were becoming frustrated at the behavior of autonomous vehicles on the streets. They said they've had to spend time during emergencies resolving problems with frozen or stuck cars. Officials from San Francisco and Austin, where Waymo's robotaxi service has been in operation for a while now, said the company's vehicles have been getting worse. They've apparently been seeing "backsliding" in the AVs' performance, with the vehicles now committing more traffic violations. San Francisco Fire Department chief Patrick Rabbitt, reportedly said that Waymo vehicles have recently been freezing and blocking the department's fire stations and trucks. Austin officials echoed
Jul 9, 2026 · via engadget.com
Quantum Systems will supply Ukraine with MANDRILL and Zetros unmanned trucks for testing in frontline conditions. The multi-million contract was signed in Kyiv, the company told Militarnyi. The program calls for the delivery of 10 autonomous Daimler Truck Zetros AI trucks equipped with the Ground Autonomy Kit. The company will also supply 10 MANDRILL unmanned ground platforms. “The first vehicles will be delivered by the end of the year,” the company shared with Militarnyi. The vehicles will be transferred to units of the Ukrainian National Guard for operation in real-world conditions. Daimler Truck is an official partner of the program and is collaborating with Quantum Systems on a project to integrate autonomous driving systems onto the Zetros platform. The MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit enables unmanned and remotely controlled operation of logistics vehicles through a modular, software-defined architecture. Built on the open MOSAIC UXS ecosystem, it supports autonomous deliveries, convoy operations, and multi-domain missions by integrating ground vehicles with other unmanned systems into a single, interoperable operational network. “We look forward to testing the Zetros autonomous trucks and MANDRILL platforms in frontline conditions in Ukraine,” Hendrik Kramer, Vice President of Quantum Systems, said. Daniel Zittel, Sales Director at Daimler Truck Defense, noted: “Together with Quantum Systems, we are developing new capabilities for military logistics in Ukraine. The next step will be to test the operational and defense readiness of our trucks, equipped with the Quantum Systems MOSAIC autonomous driving suite, under real-world conditions.” The program expands Quantum Systems’ presence in Ukraine and strengthens the company’s strategy of creating interoperable autonomous systems for air and ground applications. Підтримати нас можна через: Приват: 5169 3351 0164 7408 PayPal - [email protected] Стати нашим патроном за лінком ⬇ Subscribe to our newsletter or on ours Telegram Thank you!! You are subscribed to our newsletter
Jul 9, 2026 · via militarnyi.com
NHTSA Slams Self-Driving Cars For Blocking Fire Trucks And Ambulances by Aaron Leong — Thursday, July 09, 2026, 11:22 AM EDT A federal safety crackdown is forcing autonomous vehicle developers to deal with the ongoing problem of their driverless cars physically impeding emergency services and putting lives at risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an urgent call to action, explicitly warning the industry that an automated vehicle unable to safely interact with first responders is a danger to the general public. Federal regulators are demanding that robotaxi operators immediately pivot their engineering focus to resolve these real-world hazards, setting mandatory meetings by the end of July for companies to pitch immediate, actionable solutions. This governmental pressure follows mounting frustration from municipal leaders and frontline emergency workers who report that robotaxis are increasingly disrupting life-saving operations. While autonomous vehicle technology has been championed as a way to reduce human traffic errors, internal feedback from cities like San Francisco and Austin paints a drastically different picture. First responder leaders revealed to regulators that the performance of driverless fleets, particularly Waymo, appears to be actively "backsliding." Vehicles are frequently committing traffic violations, freezing up on active roads, and failing to decode basic safety markers. These glitches make matters worse during critical life-or-death situations. Emergency crews report instances where driverless cars have driven directly into active emergency scenes, blocked the bays of fire stations, and obstructed the paths of ambulances and fire trucks. In Austin, following a fatal bar shooting, a robotaxi froze and completely blocked an ambulance responding to the victims; an officer was ultimately forced to manually drive the vehicle out of the way, wasting precious minutes. First responders note that the cars are failing to interpret basic, standard emergency signals, including hand gestures from traffic officers, flashing light
Jul 9, 2026 · via hothardware.com
YMX Logistics named Adam Buttgenbach VP of fleet strategy and loss prevention, the yard management firm announced in a press release.
YMX aims to leverage Buttgenbach’s background in fleet management, procurement discipline, operational leadership and transformation experience for its national expansion, COO Erin Mitchell said in the June 16 release.
“Adam’s experience leading complex fleet organizations at enterprise scale, combined with his deep commitment to safety and operational excellence, makes him a tremendous addition to our leadership team,” Mitchell said.
Buttgenbach has more than 20 years experience in logistics, procurement, maintenance and operational transformation, YMX said.
He spent nearly eight years with PepsiCo in leadership roles, most recently as global procurement director of fleet transformation, according to his LinkedIn profile.
In that role, Buttgenbach led PepsiCo’s fleet transformation initiatives, per the announcement. Prior to that, he held leadership roles with Custom Truck One Source and Brink’s where he led fleet modernization, acquisition integrations and operational improvements.
The position at YMX was previously held by Chad Claude, who is now VP of distribution and fulfillment at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Jul 9, 2026 · via truckingdive.com
Automated Pallet Truck Market Set to Surge - Key Insights You Must Know | Valuates Reports Automated Pallet Truck Market SizeThe global Automated Pallet Truck market was valued at USD 1401 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 3290 Million by 2032, at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2026 to 2032. By Type • Load Capacity < 1 Ton • 1 Ton ≤ Load Capacity < 3 Tons • 3 Tons ≤ Load Capacity < 5 Tons • 5 Tons ≤ Load Capacity By Navigation Method • Laser Navigation • Inertial Navigation • Vision Navigation • Magnetic Stripe Navigation By Level of Automation • Semi-automatic Assisted • Fully Automatic Unmanned By Application • Warehousing and Logistics • Automotive Electronics Manufacturing • Food and Beverage Key Companies Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), Meidensha Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Swisslog, Seegrid, Toyota, Big Joe Forklifts, LINAK, RoboCV, Vecna Robotics, Casun, Suzhou Dolphin Star Intelligent Technology, Wuxi Dalong Electric Machinery, Zhejiang Etouch Technology, EP Equipment Get Free Sample Report: https://reports.valuates.com/request/sample/QYRE-Auto-32A2257/China_Automated_Pallet_Truck_Market_Report_Forecast_2021_2027 Major Market Trends Executive Trend Summary The Automated Pallet Truck Market is experiencing strong growth as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers accelerate automation to improve productivity and address labor shortages. Three transformative trends are shaping the market: increasing adoption of autonomous material handling systems, rapid advances in intelligent navigation technologies, and deeper integration with smart warehouse ecosystems. These developments are enabling organizations to optimize intralogistics operations, reduce operational costs, and improve workplace safety. Warehouse Automation Accelerates Demand for Automated Pallet Trucks The rapid growth of e-commerce, omnichannel fulfillment, and high-volume distribution centers is driving widespread adoption of automated pallet trucks for repetitive material handling tasks. Autonomous pallet movement improves throughput while reducing dependence on manual labor. This trend matters because automated pallet trucks enable continuous operation, improve inventory movement efficiency, and reduce
Jul 9, 2026 · via openpr.com
Driverless cars are driving into active crime scenes and blocking fire trucks, regulators warn They also block the paths of ambulances. - US regulators warned self-driving car companies they must fix a pattern of vehicles blocking ambulances, driving into crime scenes, and ignoring emergency signals. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documented cases where autonomous vehicles failed to recognize flashing lights, flares, smoke, and traffic cones. - NHTSA will hold meetings with self-driving companies by month's end to demand solutions, calling the failures a "functional insufficiency." - Incidents include Waymo vehicles blocking fire trucks in Dallas, striking a child in California, and passing stopped school buses in violation of law. The head of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday that self-driving car companies must quickly address a "clear pattern" of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and other first responders. Jonathan Morrison, who heads the US vehicle regulatory agency, said in a letter to the industry that NHTSA has documented multiple instances of AVs driving into active emergency scenes, and other incidents when the vehicles "blocked the paths of ambulances and firefighters, or failed to recognize and respond to basic safety conditions like flashing lights, flares, smoke, fire, and traffic cones." "Let me be clear: the inability to detect and appropriately respond to such situations represents a functional insufficiency," he said in the letter. NHTSA said it would schedule meetings with vehicle developers by the end of the month to solicit solutions. It called on AV developers and operators to focus on fixing the problem. "An AV that cannot safely interact with first responders is a danger to the general public," the letter said. NHTSA did not identify any specific incidents, or name the companies receiving the letter. Local media in Texas reported a Waymo self-driving
Jul 9, 2026 · via cybernews.com
Hanjin said on the 9th that it will launch a paid transport service using Autonomous Driving cargo trucks. After completing a pilot project with a government grants research institute and obtaining a paid cargo transport permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, it applied the service to line-haul trucks. The service will operate three times a week over a 118-kilometer section, using a 25-ton (t) cargo truck from Gunsan Port in North Jeolla, through the Hanjin Jeonju parcel terminal, to the Daejeon mega hub. It is based on Autonomous Driving, but a safety agent will be seated in the driver's seat to intervene if needed. This service was carried out under the "Saemangeum autonomous transport commercial vehicle demonstration support infrastructure project." Hanjin signed a business agreement in September 2023 with JIAT, LX Spatial Information Research Institute, and the Korea Integrated Logistics Association to carry out the demonstration project. Hanjin supported actual logistics operation infrastructure and commercial transport volume, providing a practical foundation to verify how Autonomous Driving cargo vehicles can be effectively used in real logistics sites. JIAT handled the construction of Autonomous Driving demonstration road infrastructure and demonstration vehicles, while the LX Spatial Information Research Institute handled the construction of the Autonomous Driving control system. The Integrated Logistics Association was responsible for building the Autonomous Driving cooperation system and ensuring smooth operations. Through this project, Hanjin secured a state-of-the-art terminal system equipped with control and perception equipment that enables Autonomous Driving cargo trucks to independently perform processes from entering the parcel terminal and waiting to accessing the loading bay. It also expects to preemptively secure real-world cargo transport operating know-how targeting the future logistics market by accumulating Autonomous Driving-based transport data and diverse operational experience on actual roads. A Hanjin official said, "Taking this first commercial transport
Jul 9, 2026 · via biz.chosun.com
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-07-09 07:36:07 Jonathan Morrison, head of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recently sent a letter to the autonomous vehicle industry highlighting multiple incidents in which self-driving vehicles interfered with law enforcement and first responders carrying out their duties, and urged companies to address the issue promptly. NHTSA has documented cases of autonomous vehicles entering emergency scenes, blocking ambulances and fire trucks, and failing to recognize basic safety cues such as warning lights, signal flares, smoke, fire, and traffic cones. Morrison emphasized that such behavior indicates functional deficiencies in these systems and poses a danger to the public if the vehicles cannot safely interact with emergency personnel. NHTSA plans to meet with autonomous vehicle developers by the end of this month to solicit solutions and has asked both developers and operators to treat this issue as a top priority. According to media reports, in late May, a Waymo autonomous vehicle partially blocked a fire truck responding to a blaze in Dallas, Texas. Previous incidents have also involved Waymo vehicles obstructing ambulances and driving through active police scenes. Currently, NHTSA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are separately investigating two incidents involving Waymo: one in which a Waymo vehicle drove past a stopped school bus with its warning lights activated—potentially violating Texas state law—and another that occurred on January 23 in a school zone in Santa Monica, California, where a Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a 9-year-old girl who had run out from behind a double-parked SUV to cross the street on her way to school. Changan Qiyuan Q06 Official Images Released: Mid-to-Large All-Electric SUV Launching in September Jaguar Land Rover Halts Domestic ICE Production, Shifts to EV Contract Manufacturing Czech Billionaire Aims to Buy 14% of Pirelli to Reduce Chinese Stake Hungary to Crack Down
Jul 8, 2026 · via english.news18a.com
Commercial vehicle giant Ashok Leyland is set to revolutionize the military transport sector through the integration of next-generation technologies. As India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker and a major global bus producer, the company is currently developing a driverless variant of its famous Stallion truck. Long considered the primary logistics workhorse of the Indian Armed Forces, the Stallion's transition to an autonomous platform highlights a major strategic leap toward futuristic military mobility. Transforming this battle-tested truck into an autonomous machine is no simple task, according to Amandeep Singh, President of the Defence Business at Ashok Leyland. He confirmed that the complex, forward-looking engineering project is underway and will heavily rely on advanced connected-vehicle networks. Once deployed, these self-driving platforms are designed to manage vital supply chains and support critical front-line missions. This shift aims to dramatically improve operational speed while keeping soldiers out of harm's way during dangerous supply runs. The Indian Army currently relies on a massive fleet of 60,000 to 75,000 Stallion trucks, cementing its role as the absolute backbone of the military's logistical framework. Upgrading from standard, heavy-duty transport to intelligent, automated systems represents a historic technological shift for the armed forces. Built in various versatile configurations, including 4x4 and 6x6, the Stallion has historically proven its durability in some of the most unforgiving environments on the subcontinent, ranging from freezing high-altitude mountain passes to scorching deserts. Introducing self-driving logistics vehicles into the battlefield offers revolutionary tactical advantages. It minimizes the need for human drivers in highly contested combat zones, ensures a steady flow of supplies even under enemy fire, allows commanders to track fleet movements in real time, and ultimately boosts overall force protection. To further build on this, Ashok Leyland is actively exploring drone-based logistics and is reportedly developing a hydrogen-fuel-powered Stallion in collaboration with domestic
Jul 8, 2026 · via defence.in
Cummins and PACCAR are updating diesel engine software to give truck operators more time to address certain diesel exhaust fluid system issues before vehicles reach the most restrictive operating limits. The updates follow revised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance on DEF inducements, which are safeguards that reduce vehicle speed and power when emissions system problems are detected. The changes do not remove emissions compliance requirements, and vehicles with emissions component issues must still be repaired. Cummins is updating certain engine calibrations to provide operators with more time to complete needed repairs and help reduce unnecessary downtime related to DEF inducements. The revised calibrations increase the time before certain DEF-related inducements occur and increase final inducement speeds in some circumstances. The updates extend the time to initial and later derate events for certain tampering and DEF quality conditions, while also increasing the final derate speed from 5 mph to 25 mph. According to Cummins, the updates are intended to provide additional operating flexibility while maintaining emissions system requirements. Cummins has begun offering revised calibrations for more than 1.5 million engines in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including certain truck applications dating back to model year 2017 and certain motorcoach applications dating back to model year 2018. Timing will vary by engine platform and model year. Customers can contact a local Cummins distributor or dealer to schedule available updates. PACCAR also announced updated software for vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. Trucks manufactured after July 20, 2026, will have the software installed at the factory, and trucks built after 2018 will be eligible for the updates at Peterbilt and Kenworth dealerships. These changes will increase the final inducement speed limit from 5 mph to 25 mph and extend the timeline from four hours to 160 hours for component-related or fluid-quality issues
Jul 8, 2026 · via act-news.com
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Jul 8, 2026 · via youtube.com
Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/9/2026): $5.12 | Market Cap: $902.9 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/9/2026): $5.12Market Cap: $902.9 MilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Systems Software Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum. | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -100% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -132 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -3173% Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 216x Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -74% Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 559% Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2585%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3192% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -52% Key risksKDK key risks include [1] its precarious financial viability, Show more. | | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57% | | Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | |
Jul 8, 2026 · via trefis.com
Gasgoo Munich- Autonomous driving technology company Momenta began trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 8, 2026, under the ticker 6880.HK, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion as it accelerates the commercialization of physical AI technologies. Image source: Momenta The IPO was priced at HK$295.6 per share. Assuming the full exercise of the over-allotment option, the global offering comprised approximately 22.93 million shares, raising about HK$6.8 billion. Investor demand was particularly strong, with the Hong Kong public offering reportedly oversubscribed by 414 times. On the international tranche, institutional orders exceeded HK$100 billion, attracting sovereign wealth funds and long-term investors from 15 countries and regions. Excluding cornerstone investors and before the greenshoe option, the international offering was around 44 times oversubscribed. Founded in 2016, Momenta has positioned itself as a developer of physical AI technologies, with a strategy centered on applying artificial intelligence to real-world mobility. The company's technology stack is built around a proprietary world model and a data-driven learning framework, supporting two complementary businesses: intelligent driving solutions for mass-produced passenger vehicles and autonomous mobility platforms designed for large-scale deployment. Together, these initiatives are intended to accelerate the adoption of AI beyond the digital world and into everyday transportation. The company says more than one million production vehicles equipped with its intelligent driving system are now on the road. Its technology has been launched across more than 100 production models, while design wins have surpassed 210 vehicle programs. Momenta also reports partnerships spanning many of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, reflecting the industry's growing demand for scalable assisted and autonomous driving technologies. Earlier this year, Momenta introduced its R7 world model into mass production, describing the launch as a key step toward broader deployment of physical AI. Looking ahead, the company aims
Jul 8, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Aurora to Host Second Quarter 2026 Business Review Conference Call on July 29, 2026 Published Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6 a.m. Updated Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6:03 a.m. PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2026-- Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced it will release second quarter 2026 results after market close on July 29, 2026 and will host a business review conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The conference call will be webcast on Aurora’s investor relations website at ir.aurora.tech . A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the call. About Aurora Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora’s driver as a service product for trucking. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including AUMOVIO, FedEx, Hirschbach, McLane, NVIDIA, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. To learn more, visit aurora.tech . Aurora Overview Aurora Press Kit View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260708287511/en/ CONTACT: Investor Relations: Stacy Feit KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE TRUCKING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORT MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Aurora Innovation, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2026. PUB: 07/08/2026 09:00 AM/DISC: 07/08/2026 09:03 AM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260708287511/en
Jul 8, 2026 · via lasvegassun.com
Port of Felixstowe has ordered a third batch of self-driving trucks from Westwell, increasing its fleet of self-driving vehicles autonomous truck fleet to 100. The new fully electric vehicles, which will operate in busy mixed-traffic container terminal operations at Felixstowe, incorporate enhanced sensor and perception technology, including 128-line LiDAR and advanced camera systems This provides a more detailed understanding of the operating environment and supports safe, accurate and reliable operation. The investment also includes a second automated battery swapping station. Felixstowe’s existing station enables autonomous trucks to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged units in five to six minutes, helping to maximise fleet availability and minimise operational disruption. Supporting this capability is the port’s private 5G network, one of the largest industrial private 5G deployments in the UK. The network provides fast, secure and highly reliable communications, enabling real-time connectivity between autonomous trucks, control systems and terminal infrastructure, ensuring safe, efficient and responsive operations across both autonomous and conventional equipment. Felixstowe has used only electricity certified as being from renewable sources since April 2023, and the bigger fleet will help the port meet its target of achieving Net-Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. Kenny Tan, Founder and Chairman of Westwell, said: “This latest order marks another important milestone in our partnership and reflects the confidence Felixstowe has placed in Westwell’s technology, products and operational support. “With 100 autonomous trucks in operation, the Port of Felixstowe is Europe’s leading port for the deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale in live terminal operations.”
Jul 8, 2026 · via smmt.co.uk
EU institutions have been working on the revision since 2016. In a vote held on 7 July, the European Parliament approved the text by 511 votes in favour, with 87 against and 61 abstentions. The package still needs formal approval by the Council of the European Union and publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Under the current timeline, the new rules would apply after a 24-month transition period, meaning they are expected to take effect around September 2028. Why the establishment test matters for international haulage The reform is designed to make social security rights easier to carry between member states and to strengthen enforcement against abuses, including so-called letterbox companies. For international hauliers, however, one issue stands out: how a company’s actual place of establishment will be assessed for social security purposes. One of the new factors is expected to be where a company generates its turnover. That could prove sensitive in road transport, where operators often provide services across several member states while keeping their registered seat, vehicles, payroll, administration and management in another country. In practice, an international transport company may be legally and operationally established in one member state, while a large share of its revenue is generated abroad through bilateral transport, cabotage or cross-trade operations. If turnover becomes an important factor in determining establishment, the sector fears this could trigger disputes over which country’s social security system should apply. Transport i Logistyka Polska, an employers’ association, has warned that the change could have significant consequences for international road carriers. “Around 40 percent of the revenue of Polish international road carriers comes from the export of services, cabotage and cross-trade. That means the place where turnover is generated for companies providing these services is the territory of the countries where the work is
Jul 8, 2026 · via trans.info
China's Autonomous Driving Startup Momenta Lists in Hong Kong, Plans to Invest ¥120 Billion in AI Technology Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta made its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 8, trading under the stock code 6880.HK. The company, which provides AI-powered driver assistance systems for mass-production vehicles, plans to invest approximately ¥100 billion (approximately $615.4 million) of the proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) into autonomous driving technology development, aiming to strengthen its competitiveness in the global market. Momenta's shares closed above the IPO price on the first day of trading. Total funds raised through the public offering and related share issuance reached approximately HK$6.8 billion (approximately $738.5 million), assuming full exercise of the greenshoe option. The IPO price was set at HK$295.6 per share, with the retail tranche attracting an overwhelming 414 times oversubscription. The international placement for institutional investors also drew orders exceeding HK$100 billion from sovereign wealth funds and long-only funds across 15 countries and regions, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of approximately 44 times. At the listing ceremony, founder and CEO Cao Xudong stated, "We have set forth three decade-long visions: to save one million lives in ten years, to liberate 100% of people's driving time in ten years, and to double logistics and mobility efficiency in ten years." Cao further emphasized, "We are already providing over one million users with a safer and more secure driving experience." Momenta's mass-production track record continues to expand rapidly. The number of mass-production vehicles equipped with the company's systems has surpassed one million units, covering more than 100 production models. The cumulative number of vehicle models designated for its technology exceeds 210. In April 2026, the company deployed its next-generation core technology, the "Momenta R7 World Model," in a mass-production vehicle for the first
Jul 8, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com