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The Need for Speed: Senators, Stakeholders Discuss Transport Innovation & Regulatory Reform
The Need for Speed: Senators, Stakeholders Discuss Transport Innovation & Regulatory Reform On June 9th, 2026, members of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety discussed recent breakthroughs in transportation technology and implications for current regulatory structures. The hearing, entitled “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances Are Driving Transportation Innovation”, brought together stakeholders from industry and labor. Discussion primarily centered on the automated inspection of railroad tracks and on standards for autonomous trucks. Through these cases, members grappled with the more fundamental questions of how the US could encourage innovation while maintaining safety and worker protections. Specifically, they considered whether prescriptive or performance-based regulations are were better suited to handle rapidly-evolving transportation technology. Witnesses - Ian Jeffries, President & CEO, Association of American Railroads (AAR) - Chris Spear, President & CEO, American Trucking Association (ATA) - Laura Chace, President & CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) - Cole Scandaglia, Deputy Director of Political and Legislative Action, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Automation in the Rail Sector There appeared to be mixed feelings about technological innovation in the rail sector. Ian Jefferies, representing the Association of American Railroads, praised the use of technology to ensure safety and reliability, noting that 2025 was the safest year on record in terms of derailments, equipment-related accidents, and employee injuries. Jefferies attributed the claim to advances in track inspection technology, citing various efforts from freight railroads including automated track geometry inspection (ATI), rail temperature monitoring, automated train inspection portals, and GPS-enabled work zone monitoring. According to Jefferies, these advances in rail technology expand the reach of inspection capabilities, supporting employees in their work rather than replacing them. Jefferies expanded on the rail technology discussion by urging Congress to ensure that regulations keep pace with the innovation in the
End of truck drivers: <b>self-driving truck</b> transports 700,000 tons, completes over 11,000 trips ...
Milestone in Garpenberg shows how autonomous trucks are already operating on a real scale in mining, with heavy transport, controlled routes, and specialized technical support, while expansion to open roads still depends on rules, infrastructure, and operational conditions different from closed industrial areas. Volvo Autonomous Solutions and the Swedish mining company Boliden completed, on June 4, 2026, an autonomous transport project in Garpenberg, Sweden, in which trucks carried about 700 thousand tons of rock material to reinforce a local dam and raise its wall. According to a statement released by Boliden, the operation totaled more than 11 thousand transport cycles and covered approximately 56 thousand kilometers, in an industrial application carried out within a controlled mining area, with defined routes and specialized technical support. Started in 2023, the project was part of the first stage of a memorandum of understanding signed between the two companies to test and implement autonomous solutions in operations related to mining, focusing on material transport within Boliden’s facilities. - Brazilian flying car gets a new chapter: Embraer targets 2028, Anac sees realistic timeline, and electric eVTOL approaches a turning point in air mobility - Scientists have people walk freely and discover something strange in human walking: in 32 out of 33 groups, participants began to turn counterclockwise as if following an invisible trend. - Samsung inaugurates a new era of refrigerators with a 664-liter model, just 0.4 cm spacing, and AI that promises to reduce energy consumption while automatically producing two types of ice. - China has an ambitious plan to invest $295 billion in artificial intelligence, but one detail of the strategy to dominate the sector could change the balance of the global technological race. In Garpenberg, the material came from a quarry located within the mining operation itself and was destined for a
Dana, Eaton Mobility Deal Would Create Larger Global Powertrain Supplier
Dana Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement with Eaton Corporation to combine with Eaton’s Mobility business, a transaction the companies say will create a larger global supplier focused on commercial and light vehicle powertrain systems. The transaction would combine Dana’s global powertrain, thermal, and sealing technologies with Eaton Mobility’s commercial vehicle transmissions, engine and emissions products, and advanced electrification capabilities. The combined company is expected to serve commercial vehicle, light vehicle, and aftermarket customers with a broader portfolio that spans traditional powertrain systems and electrified power delivery solutions. Fleets and OEMs are navigating a period in which diesel efficiency, hybrid systems, electrification, emissions reduction, and total cost of ownership are all shaping vehicle development and procurement decisions. Dana said the proposed combination would expand its ability to support customers across both conventional and clean-energy technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction will be structured as a Reverse Morris Trust. Eaton will first separate its Mobility Group to Eaton shareholders. Immediately after that separation, Dana will merge with a subsidiary of the Mobility Group, with Dana surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mobility Group. According to Dana, the expanded portfolio would strengthen OEM relationships across commercial and light vehicle markets, while also deepening aftermarket capabilities. For commercial vehicle customers, the combined business would bring together Eaton Mobility’s transmission, engine, emissions, and electrification products with Dana’s driveline, propulsion, thermal, sealing, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Chairman R. Bruce McDonald is expected to serve as executive chairman of the combined company, with responsibility for integration and synergy realization. Foster will serve as CEO, and Timothy Kraus will continue as chief financial officer. Erin Rowse, Eaton’s senior vice president of human resources, Industrial, will serve as chief human resources officer at closing. The broader leadership team is expected to include
Gatik to bring <b>autonomous</b> freight to PepsiCo's North American supply chain
PepsiCo this week announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Gatik AI Inc., a developer of autonomous systems for middle-mile logistics. Gatik will bring autonomous freight into PepsiCo’s North America food and beverage supply chain. Today, the Mountain View, Calif.-based company is already operating for PepsiCo across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. The new partnership focuses on PepsiCo’s regional transportation networks, where Gatik moves products daily from site to site. These networks are high-frequency, time-sensitive, and essential to keeping products flowing consistently. “Serving our vast network of customers requires a supply chain that is safe, reliable, and built for the future,” said Jim Farrell, the senior vice president of supply chain at PepsiCo. “Gatik is already operating inside our networks and brings the autonomous freight technology, commercial experience, and scale we need to strengthen service, add capacity, and move products more consistently for our customers.” Inside Gatik’s autonomous freight operations Gatik designed its autonomous trucks for end-to-end deliveries across highways and surface streets. It features dynamic route-orchestration capabilities designed for complex regional logistics networks spanning hundreds of pickup and drop-off locations. This enables PepsiCo to modify route plans in response to daily operational needs. It can add or removing stops, respond to shifts in demand, and adapt to activity levels across distribution centers. Autonomous vehicles can reduce variability, improve on-time performance, and add capacity without requiring major changes to its existing operations, claimed Gatik. The company’s first deployment with PepsiCo was in 2022. Today, Gatik said it operates with more than 98% on-time delivery across its operations. The partners said their agreement builds on PepsiCo’s experience running one of North America’s largest private fleets. It also brings Gatik’s autonomous freight capabilities into real, day-to-day supply chain operations. “Autonomous trucking has reached commercial scale when it operates inside one of the most demanding
<b>Self-driving</b> cars to be tested on Portuguese roads from July
Vehicles equipped with self-driving systems will soon be allowed to be tested on public roads in Portugal. After a decree-law authorising tests with autonomous vehicles on Portuguese roads was approved by the Council of Ministers at the end of April, it was published in the Official Gazette (source in Portuguese) last Monday and will enter into force next July. According to the legislation, autonomous driving will "help democratise mobility by promoting the inclusion of citizens who are unable to drive because of physical or other constraints". At the same time, it will "enable new and different solutions for individual and collective mobility, helping to optimise the vehicle fleet and reduce the inefficiencies inherent in the current mobility model based on privately owned, individually used vehicles", the government believes. In practice, the decree establishes the legal framework for public roads to be used for testing autonomous driving technology, subject to a licence and compliance with a set of technical, operational and safety requirements. The trials will be carried out by research laboratories, higher education institutions and companies in the automotive, infrastructure and transport sectors. One of the main requirements under this regime is stronger compulsory insurance. The minimum cover is set at four times the usual level and must pay for bodily injury or material damage caused to third parties by autonomous vehicles. Organisations will also have to submit a risk mitigation plan and demonstrate that they have adopted cybersecurity measures capable of preventing unauthorised access to vehicle systems. The tests must also be notified in advance. At the end, a test report must be submitted "including, among other elements, a description of any accident, serious incident or incident that occurred while they were being carried out". In addition, both the driver and the operator responsible for highly automated or fully
Kenvue Canada saves big on diesel costs with Fuel Transport EV pilot | Supply Chain Dive
Fuel Transport’s short-haul electric vehicle pilot with consumer products giant Kenvue Canada yielded savings on diesel of nearly 45%, a company executive told Trucking Dive. The logistics transportation company in January deployed an electric truck for a short-haul, multi-stop route in the greater Toronto area for Kenvue, maker of personal care products including Aveeno, Listerine and Neutrogena. Now more than five months since the launch, Fuel VP of Operations Peter Perrella, said in an email the evaluation has gone well and could expand into other markets including the U.S. “We’re always open to working with partners that are exploring more sustainable transportation models and looking at how those solutions can function operationally inside real supply chains,” Perrella said. However, right now the focus is to learn as much as possible about how the EV truck performs in an urban environment. While recent volatility in diesel prices has companies exploring ways to reduce fuel costs, Perrella noted its pilot with Kenvue is less about benchmarking short-term cost savings and more about understanding long-term viability of EV trucks. Use of an EV truck on the Toronto test route resulted in a 44.7% savings on diesel, Perrella said. “Fuel prices are only one piece of the equation,” he said. “We’re evaluating the broader operational realities around charging integration, route planning, utilization, infrastructure requirements, maintenance considerations, and overall service reliability.” Because the pilot is still active within a live network, Fuel is focused on gathering more operational data over time, Perrella said. The pilot will run through December. Toronto offered the right test setting Electric truck deployment and installation of heavy duty charging ports has progressed across the U.S. and Canada. A study released in December by FPInnovations in collaboration with Transport Canada examined a 12-month deployment of Class 8 battery electric trucks in
How PepsiCo's Fully <b>Driverless</b> Freight Rollout With Gatik At PepsiCo (PEP) Has Changed ...
Earlier this week, PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year partnership that has already deployed fully driverless freight trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, servicing around 250 retail locations without safety drivers in the cab. This large-scale autonomous freight rollout underscores how PepsiCo is using advanced logistics automation to reshape its distribution network and operational efficiency across North America. Next, we’ll examine how PepsiCo’s use of fully driverless trucks could influence its investment narrative around technology-led productivity and margins. To own PepsiCo, you need to believe in its ability to compound steady earnings from global snacks and beverages while squeezing more efficiency out of a very large supply chain. The Gatik partnership reinforces PepsiCo’s focus on automation and logistics productivity, but it does not materially change the near term earnings catalyst around upcoming results, nor the key risk that aggressive cost and productivity programs could overreach and constrain future growth capacity. Among recent announcements, the “House of Treats” crafted beverages platform is especially relevant, because it shows PepsiCo pairing operational initiatives like autonomous freight with consumer facing innovation in away from home channels. For investors, this combination of logistics automation and experiential beverage launches is central to the current narrative that productivity and product novelty can support margins and defend share, even as the portfolio still leans heavily on legacy carbonated soft drinks and salty snacks. Yet beneath PepsiCo’s push into automation and premium experiences, investors still need to be aware of the risk that... PepsiCo's narrative projects $106.6 billion revenue and $12.3 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 3.8% yearly revenue growth and a $3.6 billion earnings increase from $8.7 billion today. Twenty three members of the Simply Wall St Community currently see PepsiCo’s fair value between US$120 and about US$267, with several estimates clustered well above the recent share
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 12, 2026)
I am taking the afternoon off to tighten screws. Literally. There are loose screws everywhere in this house. All the screws on our door knobs, loose from all the opening and closing. All the screws beneath our dining room chairs, loose from all shifting in our seats. The screws behind our kitchen cabinet knobs? The screws inside the plastic feet of our rice cooker? They’re loose too. Even the tiny ones on my reading glasses need to be tightened. I know what you’re thinking: Adrian has a screw loose. But that one was stripped long ago, and I can’t reach it. Some loose screws, I’m afraid, you just have to live with. — Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: - America’s Four-Year Trucking Slump Is Finally Over (WSJ – sub. req’d) - Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now (ABC News) - Amazon Freight LTL is now available to shippers of any size to any type of destination - Trump says he may not renew USMCA with Mexico and Canada (The Hill) - Driverless Trucks Are Here—and They’re Delivering Bags of Doritos (WSJ – sub. req’d) - Einride, a Global Leader in Autonomous and Electric Freight, Completes Business Combination and Will Begin Trading on Nasdaq Stock Market - Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans fully driverless operations in Q1 2027 (TruckingDive) - Wing and Walmart name seven new markets for drone delivery service - Neura Robotics Announces Record Series C Of Up To $1.4 Billion To Accelerate The World’s Leading Physical Ai Platform - Trimble Unveils Next-Gen Shipper TMS to Redefine Supply Chain Flexibility - Alpega Group And Wakeo Formalise Strategic Alliance To Deliver Unified Transport Intelligence To Shippers Worldwide - Nearly 11,000 Bourbon Bottles Worth ‘Half a
Volvo <b>Autonomous</b> Solutions to remove safety drivers in Q1 2027
Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans to remove safety drivers from its autonomous trucks and begin fully driverless operations on U.S. highways in the first quarter of 2027. The company detailed its timeline and scaling ambitions at Volvo Group’s recent Capital Markets Day. It aims to have more than 300 autonomous trucks operating by the end of 2027, with industrial scaling beginning in 2028. Revenue from the autonomous business is projected to approach approximately $3 billion within five years. Aurora Innovation, one of Volvo’s technology partners, confirmed the driverless milestone in a LinkedIn post: “In Q1 2027, we’ll deploy those trucks with nobody behind the wheel in Texas.” From Safety Drivers to Full Autonomy Volvo Autonomous Solutions currently operates commercially in Texas with safety drivers aboard. It moves freight daily on routes between Dallas and Houston, Fort Worth and El Paso, and most recently Dallas to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City expansion, launched earlier this year, represents an operational leap: point-to-point delivery directly into customer facilities rather than hub-to-hub transfers. “We are moving freight there daily together with our customers in a real commercial setup autonomously, still with a safety driver,” said Sasko Cuklev, head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, in an interview with FreightWaves at ACT Expo. “We are now expanding that to also cover a third lane, which is Dallas to Oklahoma City.” The Oklahoma City route eliminates the drayage segment that previously required separate first- and last-mile operations from autonomous hubs near highways. “We are driving the whole way into the customer facility, which of course removes that drayage piece,” Cuklev said. “But it will also require higher operational precision and much deeper integration into the customer.” Doubling Asset Utilization In trucking, the economic case for driverless operations centers on asset utilization. Trucks that sit idle during
ATA Urges Congress to Accelerate Trucking Innovation
ATA Urges Congress to Accelerate Trucking Innovation ATA urged the US Congress to accelerate transportation innovation through clearer federal rules for autonomous trucks, safety technologies, connected vehicles, and cargo theft prevention measures, arguing that modernized policies are needed to strengthen freight efficiency and supply chain resilience. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on the US Congress to strengthen federal support for transportation innovation, warning that outdated regulations and fragmented policy frameworks could slow the adoption of technologies designed to improve highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and freight competitiveness. Speaking before the US Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, Chris Spear, President and CEO, ATA said the trucking industry is already investing in safety and efficiency technologies, but needs a clearer federal framework to support broader deployment. The testimony was delivered during the hearing “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation.” Spear states trucking remains central to the US economy, representing 8.4 million workers, including more than 3.6 million professional truck drivers. ATA also represents 37,000 motor carriers and suppliers across all 50 states. According to Spear’s testimony, trucks moved about 11.4 billion tons of freight in 2023, equivalent to 73% of the country’s annual freight tonnage. Over the next decade, the industry is expected to haul an additional 2.7 billion tons of freight above current volumes. “New technologies are changing the way that we all do business, across all roles and industries,” Spear said in his written testimony. He added that, despite a multi-year freight recession, motor carriers have continued investing in tools that improve safety and operating efficiency. ATA Backs BUILD America 250 Act ATA expressed support for the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization package advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The association said the
World Cup Cargo Theft, Trucking Tech: The Week in Logistics
World Cup Cargo Theft, Trucking Tech: The Week in Logistics This week in logistics and transport, Mexico’s supply chains face new security concerns as Zuru warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could expose the sector to more than MX$150 million in cargo theft losses. In the United States, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing Congress to accelerate freight innovation through clearer rules for autonomous trucks, safety technologies, connected vehicles, and cargo theft enforcement. Meanwhile, Mexico’s heavy-vehicle industry is seeing stronger domestic sales, but weaker production, lower exports, and USMCA uncertainty are weighing on investment decisions. Ready? Your weekly dose of logistics is here! World Cup Cargo Theft Risks Top MX$150 Million Mexico’s logistics sector could face cargo theft losses of over MX$150 million (US$8.63 million) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup drives higher demand for electronics, beverages, food, sportswear, promotional items, and other high-value goods, according to an estimate by Zuru Logistics Insurtech. ATA Urges Congress to Accelerate Trucking Innovation The ATA called on the US Congress to strengthen federal support for transportation innovation, warning that outdated regulations and fragmented policy frameworks could slow the adoption of technologies designed to improve highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and freight competitiveness. Trade Uncertainty Slows Heavy-Vehicle Investment Mexico’s heavy-vehicle industry is facing a more cautious investment environment as companies weigh trade uncertainty, weaker export dynamics, and the upcoming USMCA review, even as recent domestic sales figures show signs of recovery. Hardware, Operations Slow Fleet Digitization in Mexico Métrica Móvil says hardware and operational issues account for 86% of fleet digitization barriers in Mexico, despite 90% connectivity. SSA Marine Mexico Digitizes Manzanillo Port Operations SSA Marine Mexico eliminated all legacy systems across two terminals in Manzanillo after integrating Oracle APEX into its port operations, creating a unified digital backbone for cargo handling,
Trust gap continues to slow <b>autonomous</b> vehicle adoption, JD Power finds
On the Dash: - Consumer awareness of AVs is rising, but trust remains low, limiting near-term demand for autonomous vehicle sales or services. - Safety concerns, not technology awareness, remain the biggest barrier to adoption across all demographics. - AV acceptance is highly use-case-driven, with stronger interest in low-risk or situational applications than in personal transport. Consumer awareness of fully automated, self-driving vehicles is rising, but confidence is not keeping pace, according to the JD Power 2026 Mobility Confidence Index. The index found that while more consumers correctly identify full automation, they remain hesitant in regards to saftey, performance, and real-world reliability. Report findings According to the index, JD Power found: - In 2026, 58% of consumers recognized full automation, which is up from 43% in 2024 - Fewer than 25% are comfortable riding in fully self-driving vehicles - 54% express comfort with food pickup services, compared to 31% for transporting children - 60% cite personal safety as their top concern - 58% worry about how emergencies will be handled - 51% have concerns about performance in adverse weather and traffic conditions Despite growing awareness, the overall Mobility Confidence Index held steady at 39 on a 100-point scale in 2026, essentially unchanged from 39 in 2024 and 37 in 2023. The index also found: - 30% believe automated vehicles hold no value throughout their lives - 24% to 28% across demographic groups consider retirement the best opportunity for adoption - 25% see value for situational needs, like medical appointments or mobility limitations - Comfort with goods transported by autonomous commercial vehicles scores highest at 46 points - Only 16% feel comfortable sharing the road with fully automated semi-trucks - 43% believe autonomous trucks are less safe than vehicles driven by humans For dealers, the main challenge lies in bridging the
From Theory to Tractor: ASI's Playbook for Scaling Industrial <b>Autonomy</b>
From Theory to Tractor: ASI’s Playbook for Scaling Industrial Autonomy - 4.5 million kilometers driven autonomously by ASI's Mobius® software - 300 million tons of material moved autonomously - 105% productivity increase over human benchmarks Experts would likely conclude that ASI's playbook provides a strategic, data-driven framework for scaling industrial autonomy, though the competitive landscape remains challenging with established players like Caterpillar and Komatsu. From Theory to Tractor: ASI’s Playbook for Scaling Industrial Autonomy MENDON, UT – June 12, 2026 – For years, the promise of fully autonomous industrial operations has hovered on the horizon, a powerful but often distant goal for sectors like mining, agriculture, and construction. While pilot programs have demonstrated potential, the leap to full-scale, profitable deployment has remained a formidable challenge. Now, Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is aiming to close that gap with a new white paper, “A CEO’s Playbook for Scaling Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles Across Your Operations,” designed to move the conversation from if to how. Authored by CEO Mel Torrie, the playbook distills over two decades of the company's experience into a strategic guide for executive leaders. It argues that the era of speculative investment in autonomy is over, replaced by a new reality where scaled automation is a proven, decisive competitive advantage. “Autonomy has moved past theory. It’s already delivering measurable results in the harshest environments on the planet,” said Torrie in the company's announcement. “The real question for leadership teams is no longer if to adopt autonomy, but how to do it safely, profitably, and at scale.” The Executive Blueprint for Automation The playbook directly targets the C-suite, acknowledging that successful automation is as much a business strategy decision as it is a technological one. While many companies recognize autonomy as a strategic priority, few have managed to break out of the
Westwell: Rebuilding Air Cargo Operations Through AI-Native Logistics
Westwell: Rebuilding Air Cargo Operations Through AI-Native Logistics HONG KONG, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global air cargo hubs confront rising e-commerce demand, labour shortages, and decarbonisation targets, Westwell—a global AI company advancing smart and green container logistics—is applying its "AI + New Energy (Ainergy)" strategy to airport operations. Serving over 200 customers across 30+ economies, Westwell now brings its AI-Native capabilities to air cargo, seaport, rail, land transport, and smart factories. At the core is a dual-AI architecture: Physical AI enables frontline autonomous execution, while Operational AI drives intelligent decision-making. Designed for demanding airside conditions, Westwell's Q-Tractor is powered by the self-developed Q-Pilot autonomous driving platform, integrating BEV perception and Transformer-based end-to-end models. Redundant safety architectures ensure 24/7 reliability in all weather and visibility conditions. Centimetre-level automatic trailer coupling and uncoupling—validated across multiple airport deployments—closes the last gap in unmanned logistics, enabling autonomous cargo loading and unloading. Powered by pure electric drive, the Q-Tractor achieves zero emissions in core operations. On the Operational AI layer, the ReeWell intelligent operations management platform, together with the WellFMS fleet management system, provides real-time dispatching, route optimisation, and coordinated decision-making across flights, cargo, vehicles, and energy resources—maximising fleet efficiency and capacity utilisation. Westwell's solutions are being deployed at key air cargo hubs including Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Ezhou Huahu International Airport, and newly secured projects at Fuzhou Changle International Airport and Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport. In 2025, Westwell officially received approval to deploy new energy autonomous tractors at Hactl - the largest independent air cargo handler in Hong Kong. Westwell's Q-Tractors power unmanned cargo transportation operations at the terminal, enhancing productivity while accelerating Hactl's smart and green transformation. At Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Westwell is expanding AI applications into airport safety
PepsiCo deploys 41 <b>autonomous trucks</b> across three U.S. states
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) has expanded its use of autonomous freight vehicles in the United States through a multi-year partnership with Gatik AI, deploying dozens of driverless box trucks across three states to move food and beverage products through its supply chain. The companies said on Wednesday that the agreement represents the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date. Gatik’s driverless trucks now operate in Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, transporting PepsiCo products between manufacturing plants, distribution centres and retail locations. A total of 41 autonomous Isuzu-branded box trucks currently serve PepsiCo routes. According to the Wall Street Journal, 35 of the vehicles operate in Arizona, while Texas hosts five and Arkansas has one. The trucks move products such as soft drinks and snack foods, including popular brands like Doritos. Consequently, some products arriving at local warehouses may have travelled part of their journey in a fully autonomous vehicle. Gatik designed the vehicles for short and medium-haul routes with limited stops. Additionally, the company focuses on repetitive delivery runs where its systems can continuously improve through repeated operation on the same roads. Jim Farrell, PepsiCo’s senior vice president of supply chain, told the Wall Street Journal that many of the company’s autonomous routes are highly repeatable. He said the trucks become more capable over time as they gather additional driving experience and operational data. Some vehicles transport goods from production facilities to warehouses. Meanwhile, others deliver products from warehouses directly to stores, where PepsiCo employees receive and unload shipments. Read more: Uber drivers in British Columbia win groundbreaking collective agreement Read more: AMC Robotics shines on the Nasdaq after public debut Reliability is a key advantage The autonomous trucks use conventional combustion engines rather than electric powertrains. Additionally, each vehicle carries multiple cameras, radar systems and lidar sensors that help it
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3 AI Penny Stocks to Watch in June: Voice AI, Drones, and <b>Self-Driving Trucks</b>
The hot AI stocks this month are diversifying. Voice AI is reporting record revenue. Drones are getting a presidential mandate. Autonomous trucks are hauling freight on U.S. highways without a driver. Each one is a distinct crowd, a distinct catalyst, and a distinct trade setup. The crowd doesn’t need these companies to be the next Nvidia. It needs the headlines to stay loud. Right now they are. If you want to know what I’m looking for — check out my free webinar here! 3 AI Penny Stocks to Watch in June | Stock Ticker | Company | Performance (YTD) | |---|---|---| | NASDAQ: SOUN | SoundHound AI | | | NASDAQ: ONDS | Ondas Holdings | | | NASDAQ: AUR | Aurora Innovation | These aren’t stocks that I’m necessarily buying… These are stocks that I’m watching. Want the whole list of AI penny stocks? 10 Top AI Penny Stocks for June The following three picks I’m watching extra closely… 1. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) — Record Revenue, New Platform, and a Dilution Overhang SOUN just posted record Q1 revenue of more than $44 million, up more than 50% year over year. The company launched OASYS — its Orchestrated Agent System — the same week. Then it announced a $300 million at-the-market equity offering. Good news and dilution risk in the same press cycle. The stock is in the high $8s with a 52-week range of near $6 to around $22. - Catalyst: Record Q1 revenue of more than $44 million, up 50%+ year over year; OASYS AI platform launch covering automotive, enterprise, and IoT. - Recent move: Trading in the high $8s, down more than 30% from the $22 area 52-week high. Still above the $6 area 52-week low. - Watch next: Volume returning on green days; any new