Saudi Arabia Trials Autonomous Hydrogen Heavy Truck Reporting by HydrogenFuelNews, AutoNotion, MJENGOHUB and regional outlets states Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority has approved a pilot of the country's first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck with autonomous driving. The project lists partners including Procter & Gamble, local distributor Ismail Abudawood Group, and autonomy supplier Hyperview (some coverage names Hyvia), and has support from the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, per MJENGOHUB and MadhyamamOnline. Sources report the vehicle uses a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and high-pressure hydrogen storage; HydrogenFuelNews cites earlier Hyperview tests of the platform at up to 450 km, while MadhyamamOnline, MJENGOHUB and AutoNotion report an operational range near 1,500 km (about 930 miles) on a single tank. Coverage describes the truck as featuring multi-level or Level 4 autonomous capabilities and targeting long-haul logistics routes. What happened Reporting by HydrogenFuelNews, AutoNotion, MJENGOHUB and MadhyamamOnline states that Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority granted approval for a pilot deployment of the kingdom's first heavy-duty, hydrogen-powered truck equipped with autonomous driving. Coverage lists partners as Procter & Gamble, Ismail Abudawood Group, and autonomy provider Hyperview (MadhyamamOnline names Hyvia in some copy). MJENGOHUB and MadhyamamOnline report the deployment has backing from the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services. Technical details Reporting attributes the vehicle's propulsion to a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and high-pressure hydrogen storage. HydrogenFuelNews notes earlier Hyperview platform tests showing ranges up to 450 km, while MadhyamamOnline, MJENGOHUB and AutoNotion report the operational range at roughly 1,500 km (about 930 miles) on a single refuelling. HydrogenFuelNews specifies hydrogen storage at 350 bar in its account. Multiple outlets describe the truck as using multi-level autonomy or Level 4-capable systems and a software-defined architecture for continuous updates. Editorial analysis - technical
Jun 15, 2026 · via letsdatascience.com
The Hidden Cost of Standing Still: Why Mining's Old Operating Model Is Failing For most of the twentieth century, mining operated on a simple premise: dig deeper, move more material, and fix things when they break. That model worked when ore grades were high, labour was cheap, and the consequences of inefficiency could be absorbed by commodity price margins. None of those conditions reliably exist today. The structural economics of modern mining have shifted dramatically. Ore bodies that were once rich and accessible near the surface now require extraction at depths where heat, pressure, and geological complexity multiply operational risk. Average copper ore grades mined globally have declined by roughly 30% over the past two decades, forcing operators to process significantly larger volumes of material to produce the same metal output. Against this backdrop, the question facing the industry is not whether to adopt AI in mining efficiency and safety programmes, but how quickly that transition can be executed before the cost gap between early and late adopters becomes permanent. When big ASX news breaks, our subscribers know first Why the Traditional Monitoring Model Cannot Scale The conventional approach to mine site management relied on scheduled inspection cycles, periodic maintenance windows, and post-incident analysis. Trained personnel would walk equipment lines, review sensor logs at fixed intervals, and respond to failures after they had already disrupted production. This model had a fundamental architectural flaw: it was inherently backward-looking. As mining automation trends have accelerated, the volume of data generated by a single mine site now far exceeds what any human-led inspection regime can meaningfully process. A modern large-scale open cut mine can operate hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment simultaneously, each generating continuous streams of telemetry from engine temperature sensors, tyre pressure monitors, hydraulic system gauges, and fuel consumption trackers. The
Jun 15, 2026 · via discoveryalert.com.au
Earnings Momentum Builds: Recent market chatter has highlighted Aurora Innovation's first-quarter results, which surpassed expectations with an EPS beat and revenue guidance pointing to substantial year-over-year growth. Analysts and observers note the company's plans for expanding its fleet of driverless trucks, positioning it for commercialization milestones ahead. Trucking Scale Projections: Discussions emphasize forecasts for explosive growth in autonomous trucking miles, potentially reaching tens of billions annually over the coming decades amid a thinning field of competitors. Participants point to the company's technological edge and remaining rivals as factors that could support long-term execution in a capital-intensive sector. Technical and Strategic Views: Short-term chart patterns have drawn attention for showing potential upward moves, while broader commentary underscores patience required for scaling in autonomous technology. Overall market sentiment reflects measured optimism around the firm's path forward. Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data. Aurora Innovation Insider Trading Activity Aurora Innovation insiders have traded $AUR stock on the open market 11 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 10 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AUR stock by insiders over the last 6 months: - TECHNOLOGIES, INC UBER sold 67,500,000 shares for an estimated $479,250,000 - REID HOFFMAN has made 0 purchases and 9 sales selling 7,048,487 shares for an estimated $54,288,482. - DAVID M. WEHNER purchased 82,500 shares for an estimated $498,300 To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint. Aurora Innovation Revenue Aurora Innovation had revenues of $1M in Q1 2026. You can track AUR financials on Quiver Quantitative's AUR stock page. You can access data on AUR stock through the Quiver Quantitative API. Aurora
Jun 15, 2026 · via quiverquant.com
Einride AB, a company developing electric and autonomous freight operations, said it will be going public via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Legato Merger Corp. III’s shareholders voted to approve the business combination earlier this month. “At Einride, we are redesigning the way freight moves,” stated Roozbeh Charli, CEO of Einride. “We are building the world’s most efficient freight network, and going public gives us the platform to deploy our electric and autonomous technologies at the speed this market demands.” Founded in 2016, Einride said it designs, develops, and deploys freight technology systems to accelerate the transition to future-proofed transportation. Its platform includes connected electric and autonomous heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and an intelligent freight operating system. Einride follows steps to autonomous freight The Einride platform combines cableless autonomous fleets, software, and human-driven electric trucks to decarbonize, automate, and secure global supply chains. The Stockholm-based company‘s licensed teams continuously oversee autonomous operations via Saga, its AI-powered operating system. When Einride sets out to deploy its autonomous vehicles, it starts by identifying high-volume, repetitive routes where autonomy can deliver the strongest utilization, cost efficiency, and operational stability. Then, the company said it evaluates infrastructure, site interfaces, traffic conditions, and regulatory pathways to create a deployment plan and timeline. Next, Einride digitally models and stress-tests its routes before launch, which it claimed reduces risk and protects service levels from Day 1. It asserted that all of its vehicles operate under permit and integrate into live freight flows, with real-time oversight and defined response protocols. Once the vehicles are deployed. Einride begins expanding operations across vehicles, lanes, and operating hours. Einride currently counts more than 30 enterprise customers across seven countries. It brings in approximately $92 million in expected annual recurring revenue (ARR) from signed contracts. The company has also secured
Jun 15, 2026 · via therobotreport.com
A self-driving truck just glided through a spot where even seasoned long-haul drivers ease off and grip the wheel with both hands. Japan’s T2 has taken a leap that felt years away just a couple of seasons ago: its autonomous big rig cleared a highway toll gate — no hands on the wheel, no flip to manual, no safety net. For a passenger car, that’s a yawn. For a 2.5-metre-wide tractor squeezing into a corridor barely three metres across, it’s an engineering exam with almost no margin on either side. Curbs, gear, a gate, and zero room for error. The run used a Level 2 truck, but T2 is already aiming squarely at Level 4 — the moment the cab no longer needs a human in it at all. The tests went down in May 2026 at two points at once: Ayase Smart IC on the Tomei Expressway in Kanagawa, and Nishinomiya-kita IC on the Chugoku Expressway in Hyogo. How did the rig even fit? A combo of pre-mapped, high-precision 3D data and on-board LiDAR. The system matched live sensor reads against the stored map on the fly and held its line within centimetres. On top of that, the truck was taught to read the ETC gate itself — so it could decide on its own whether to push through, instead of nosing into a closed barrier. T2 isn’t just building a truck. It’s building a chain. The hubs in the middle are called “transgates” — terminals where a flesh-and-blood driver climbs in or out. On the highway, the truck runs itself; on the surface streets to a warehouse or customer, a human takes the wheel. Alongside the already-running Transgate Ayase, the company has opened Transgate Nishinomiya-kita next to the matching interchange. The new site sits on Kuramoto Transport’s yards
Jun 15, 2026 · via tarantas.news
DACHSER will become the first company in the world to operate Daimler Truck’s new Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, marking an important step in the real-world evaluation of hydrogen fuel-cell technology for long-distance freight. Starting at the end of December 2026, DACHSER will begin using the first of three Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 truck tractors equipped with liquid hydrogen technology. Two additional trucks of the same model are expected to follow by mid-2027. The vehicles will be based at DACHSER’s Karlsruhe logistics center in Germany and will operate primarily in long-distance transport, where the company and Daimler Truck expect the technology to demonstrate its range and operational flexibility. The three trucks are part of a small series of 100 Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Trucks that Daimler Truck plans to deliver to selected customers beginning at the end of December 2026. Volume production is scheduled to begin in the early 2030s. For commercial transportation, the deployment reflects the multi-technology path many fleets and OEMs are taking toward lower-emission freight. Battery-electric trucks are already moving into daily operations across regional and some long-haul applications, while hydrogen fuel-cell trucks are being evaluated for routes where long range, high payload, and shorter refueling times could provide operational advantages. “In logistics, if we want to sustainably reduce greenhouse gases and air pollutants from long-distance transport and, in the long term, replace diesel trucks completely, what we need is powerful and efficient zero-emission vehicles,” said Stefan Hohm, chief development officer at DACHSER. “Development work on battery-electric trucks has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. These vehicles are reliable, they operate very well, and some volume-produced vehicles now even have a range of over 500 kilometers. But getting ahold of sufficient grid connection capacity for them remains a major challenge.” DACHSER currently has more than 190 electric trucks in daily
Jun 15, 2026 · via act-news.com
Many motorists cruising highways recently have likely found themselves stuck behind a truck that seems to be moving more slowly than usual. That perception is real. With diesel prices rising, truckers are dialing it back, trading speed for fuel economy, and in the process, subtly shifting the cadence of global supply chains. “In the United States, trucks carry more than 70% of all freight,” says Penn sociologist Steve Viscelli, who studies the economics of trucking. “So, when diesel spikes, transportation costs rise, supply chains tighten, and everyday goods—from fresh produce to consumer electronics—become more expensive. But fuel is only part of the story.” Viscelli talked to Penn Today about some of the challenges facing American truckers today. How does a spike in diesel prices reach consumers? Diesel’s incredible energy density makes it the lifeblood of logistics. A typical big rig weighs 40,000 pounds unladen, and legally, you can load an additional 40,000 pounds of freight on top of that. To move an 80,000-pound vehicle across the country, diesel is currently the only real way to do it. When you look at energy-intensive, long-haul operations, diesel can make up over a third of your total costs. When diesel prices spike by 20% or 25%, the effects cascade instantly. When those costs spike, logistics can account for approximately 8.8% of our GDP. A sustained spike has the potential to create a percent or two of inflationary pressure across thousands of categories of everyday items we all need. How has the trucking job market changed in recent years? It goes back to deregulation. We used to regulate trucking almost like a public utility to ensure a level playing field. Prices were collectively set, and the government made sure rural places didn’t get gouged by carriers. Before the 1980s, trucking was a really good
Jun 15, 2026 · via penntoday.upenn.edu
The global mining industry is embracing profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence, robotics and full automation. Intelligent excavators and driverless mining trucks have become mainstream equipment for modern mines, greatly enhancing operational safety and production efficiency. Along with the upgrade of mining machinery, the standards and demands for professional mining machinery parts have also been continuously improved. Reliable spare parts act as a solid foundation to ensure the stable running of all automated mining fleets. Evolution of Automated Mining Equipment Nowadays, major equipment brands have launched mature intelligent mining solutions. Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and Terex have optimized their classic models with AI control modules and robotic operating systems. The product line covers Caterpillar 773, 777, 793 series mining trucks, Komatsu HD785, 930E, PC1250, PC2000 series excavators, Hitachi EX and ZX series large excavators, as well as Terex TR50, TR100, MT4400 series haulage trucks. These automated machines work around the clock in harsh mine environments. Compared with traditional manual equipment, intelligent mining machinery puts forward stricter requirements on component stability, wear resistance and matching precision. High-quality mining machinery parts directly decide the continuous working capacity of robotic excavators and dump trucks. New Requirements for Mining Machinery Parts in the AI Era The combination of AI and robotics has completely changed the mode of equipment maintenance. Most smart mining devices are equipped with real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance systems, which can track the operating status and wear degree of key parts all the time. This mode turns passive breakdown repair into active preventive maintenance. Under this trend, mining machinery parts need to meet higher industrial standards. Core components including swing motors, final drives, hydraulic pumps, control valves, engine parts and seal kits must maintain stable performance during long-term high-frequency operation. Meanwhile, genuine, OEM, used and remanufactured parts all play important roles. Remanufactured
Jun 15, 2026 · via roboticsandautomationnews.com
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Jun 15, 2026 · via youtube.com
Dive Brief: - PepsiCo plans to deploy more Gatik autonomous trucks across its North American supply chain in a multi-year deal, according to a press release from the food and beverage company. - PepsiCo has worked with Gatik since 2022 and currently operates a fleet of 41 autonomous trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, Gatik told Supply Chain Dive in an email. - “Autonomous trucking, particularly on short, repeatable routes, has the potential to support more consistent operations and reduce variability—helping us deliver a more dependable service experience,” PepsiCo said in an email. Dive Insight: Deploying autonomous trucks is part of a deliberate effort by PepsiCo to modernize how products move across its transportation network, PepsiCo said. PepsiCo’s agreement with Gatik is centered around adding capacity where needed, such as high-demand regional networks “that are hard to staff and critical to keeping shelves stocked for consumers,” the release said. “As you can imagine, deploying driverless trucks in a supply chain as complex as PepsiCo's is a nuanced and carefully orchestrated process,” Gatik said. “Our North Star is safety, therefore, we took the necessary time to clear extensive safety assessments and integrate into PepsiCo's supply chain in a reliable and safe manner.” Gatik’s driverless trucks can be used for end-to-end deliveries on highways and surface streets. They can also change routes when needed for complex regional logistics networks and reach hundreds of pickup and drop-off locations, per the release. “This enables PepsiCo to modify route plans in response to daily operational needs, including adding or removing stops, responding to shifts in demand, and adapting to activity levels across distribution centers,” per the release. Such flexibility gives PepsiCo room to improve on-time performance and add capacity without changing its existing operations. PepsiCo has been testing new fleet technologies to optimize its transport
Jun 15, 2026 · via truckingdive.com
Bull of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT) Caterpillar Company Overview Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company Caterpillar (CAT), known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Given that it serves a gamut of sectors - infrastructure, construction, mining, oil & gas and transportation, the company is considered a bellwether of the global economy. Since 1925, Caterpillar’s product portfolio has evolved and boasts 20 brands and generated revenues of $67.6 billion in 2025. It has more than 4 million products with an extensive dealer network of 156 dealers spanning 190 countries. Caterpillar started using telematics in the 1990s and reached its target of 1 million connected assets in 2019. It currently has more than 1.5 million connected assets. The combination of innovation, and cutting-edge technology, coupled with the formidable reputation, set Caterpillar apart from its peers. Benefitting from the AI Data Center Boom The artificial intelligence and cloud computing boom has transformed this legacy industrial giant into a crucial "picks and shovels" player for the physical layer of the AI revolution. The defining challenge for hyperscale AI data centers is securing enough electrical power, and connecting a massive campus to the traditional utility grid can take years due to regulatory hurdles, transmission line shortages, and grid capacity constraints. To bypass these delays, data center developers are increasingly choosing to skip the grid entirely or build decentralized, on-site power infrastructure to accelerate their time to market, which has sparked an unprecedented surge in demand for Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation segment. Developers are deploying massive arrays of Caterpillar's natural gas and diesel reciprocating engines, as well as industrial gas turbines through its Solar Turbines subsidiary, to generate electricity directly on-site and provide the continuous, high-output baseload reliability that compute-heavy AI workloads demand. Record Backlog Provides Future Revenue
Jun 15, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Autonomous trucks have dominated discussion around the future of freight transportation for much of the past decade, attracting billions of dollars in investment and extensive media attention. Yet another mode of transport – freight rail – is quietly undergoing its own transformation. Matt Soule, founder and CEO of Parallel Systems, believes autonomous rail could become one of the most significant developments in logistics. A former SpaceX engineer who spent 13 years helping develop advanced aerospace systems, Soule founded the Los Angeles-based company with the goal of reimagining rail freight using autonomous, battery-electric technology. Rather than relying on traditional diesel locomotives pulling long trains, Parallel Systems has developed self-propelled autonomous rail vehicles that can operate in smaller platoons. The company says the approach offers greater flexibility, lower operating costs, and zero-emission transportation while making rail a viable option for shorter freight routes that have historically been dominated by trucks. The company has raised more than $100 million and is currently conducting commercial testing with Genesee & Wyoming Railroad in Georgia under the oversight of the Federal Railroad Administration. The program represents one of the most advanced real-world demonstrations of autonomous rail technology currently under way in the United States. In this interview with Robotics & Automation News, Soule discusses why freight rail is reaching a technological turning point, how autonomous railcars differ from conventional trains, and why he believes rail could capture more than $100 billion worth of freight currently moved by trucks. He also outlines his vision of a future logistics network where autonomous trucks, robotic warehouses, AI-driven routing systems, and autonomous rail vehicles operate as a coordinated ecosystem. According to Soule, these technologies will form a highly synchronized transportation network in which goods move continuously through supply chains with minimal friction. Perhaps most notably, he argues that autonomous freight
Jun 15, 2026 · via roboticsandautomationnews.com
LOGISTRA best practice 2026: Readers' choice for innovations in warehouse, transport, and fleet begins LOGISTRA has launched the seventh edition of the reader's choice award "LOGISTRA best practice: Innovations 2026". A total of 24 products and solutions from eight categories are up for election. According to the trade magazine, the aim is to highlight innovations that address specific challenges in logistics and support operational processes. The voting is directed at professionals and executives from the logistics sector. Participants evaluate the nominated products based on innovation, practicality, and relevance to the industry. The winners will be presented in the respective categories after the completion of the voting. Eight Categories Focused on Practical Relevance The 24 candidates are distributed across eight themes. These include, among others, “AMR, Shuttles, Forklifts,” “Digital Warehouse,” “Digital Fleet Solutions,” as well as “Packaging and Shipping.” According to LOGISTRA, the nominees were selected from the innovations presented in recent months. Particular consideration was given to the degree of innovation, practicality, and availability on the market or foreseeable market readiness. Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization in Focus This year's nominations reflect several key development trends in logistics, according to the trade magazine. The focus is particularly on electrification, automation, and digitalization. The nominated solutions include autonomous industrial trucks, automated storage and picking systems, digital fleet solutions, artificial intelligence applications, as well as concepts for low-emission transport and charging infrastructure. Solutions for increasing efficiency in warehousing, shipping, and transport are also represented. The Nominees at a Glance Category “AMR, Shuttles, Forklifts” - Jungheinrich: Electric Counterbalanced Forklift EFG 2/2i and 3/3i - Linde Material Handling: Visibility-Optimized Electric Forklifts Xi Roadster - Still: AXL 15 iGo for Automated Truck Loading and Unloading Category “Trailers and Bodies” - Berger: Lightweight Vehicle “BERGER PerformanceCoil” - Kögel Trailer: E-Optimized “Kögel Light Plus” Trailer - Schwarzmüller: Revised
Jun 15, 2026 · via logistra.de
In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Apple, STEER Beep, indie, Toyota, Tier IV, QCraft, Qualcomm, Baidu, Tesla, Volvo & Aurora. In this Article Waymo Acquires Former Apple Autonomous Vehicle Test Facility in Arizona for $220 Million Waymo has purchased a 5,500-acre autonomous vehicle proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona, from Apple’s holding company, Route 14 Investment Partners, for approximately $220 million. The facility was previously developed as a key testing site for Apple’s now-cancelled Project Titan self-driving car program. The expansive site includes a simulated urban driving environment, a vehicle dynamics course, a four-mile oval track, and a dedicated freeway testing area, making it one of the most comprehensive autonomous vehicle testing facilities in the United States. Waymo plans to use the proving ground for rider-only testing, validation of vehicle motion-control systems, operational training, and future development programs. The acquisition gives the company its largest closed-course testing facility, complementing its existing testing operations and supporting the continued expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service. The purchase aligns with Waymo’s broader growth strategy as it scales its robotaxi fleet and increases vehicle production through partnerships involving vehicles such as the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Zeekr RT. The Arizona location is also close to Waymo’s vehicle integration operations in Mesa, where autonomous driving hardware is installed in new vehicles. Beyond its practical value, the acquisition highlights the contrasting outcomes of two major autonomous vehicle efforts. While Apple ended its self-driving vehicle program in 2024 after years of investment, Waymo continues to expand its testing infrastructure and commercial robotaxi operations, taking ownership of a facility originally intended to support Apple’s autonomous driving ambitions. Waymo ReD Human Driver Benchmark Waymo has introduced ReD (Reference Driver), a new behavioral model designed to evaluate how autonomous vehicles respond to potential crashes by comparing their performance to
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Komatsu 930E water sprinklers at Los Bronces: dust control and fleet lessons for engineers Reviewed by Joe Ashwell First reported on International Mining – News 30 Second Briefing Two Komatsu 930E-3 haul trucks at Anglo American’s Los Bronces copper mine in Chile, originally slated for decommissioning, have been converted into 70,000 gallon (265,000 litre) water sprinkler trucks in a joint project with Komatsu Chile and Mega. Claimed as the first such 930E-based water trucks in Chile and globally, the units repurpose the existing 290-tonne class chassis to deliver high-volume dust suppression on haul roads. The conversion extends asset life and avoids procuring dedicated water trucks, with implications for fleet renewal and mine water management strategies. Technical Brief - Similar large-class truck conversions could standardise dust control capacity across mixed-age fleets without new unit procurement. Our Take Komatsu’s work on converting 930E units at the Los Bronces copper mine sits alongside its recent push into large-truck support infrastructure in the US (e.g. the new parts hub in Mesa, Arizona and the Surface Haulage HQ in Peoria), signalling a strategy to extend the life and versatility of its ultra-class fleet rather than focusing only on new truck sales. Within our Mining coverage, copper operations like Los Bronces feature prominently in the 2386 sustainability- and safety-tagged pieces, suggesting that dust, water and haulage risk controls are now being treated as core productivity levers at large Chilean copper mines rather than purely as compliance items. Repurposing two Komatsu 930E-3 trucks into water sprinklers at a high-altitude Chilean copper site implies a preference for modular retrofits over dedicated water trucks, which can be attractive for other Anglo American operations looking to manage dust with minimal additional capex and without expanding the mobile fleet headcount. Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining
Jun 14, 2026 · via geomechanics.io
SANY’s 50 SKT145E autonomous trucks in Inner Mongolia: haul road design notes Reviewed by Tom Sullivan First reported on International Mining – News 30 Second Briefing SANY has shipped 50 SKT145E autonomous pure battery wide body mining trucks to a surface coal operation in Inner Mongolia, pairing them with an in‑house autonomous haulage system rather than a third‑party AHS provider. The SKT145E trucks, already proven in unmanned operation at multiple Chinese coal and aggregate sites, use swappable battery packs and high‑precision positioning for fully driverless haulage on fixed routes. For mine planners and geotechs, the deployment signals continued standardisation around wide body truck haul roads, consistent ramp geometry and controlled dump‑point design to support large‑scale autonomy. Technical Brief - Chinese OEMs and AHS vendors are actively competing for market share in autonomous wide body truck fleets. - Competitive pressure is centred on all‑battery and hybrid drivetrains now considered proven in unmanned operation. Our Take The shipment of 50 autonomous SKT145E trucks into Inner Mongolia follows SANY Group’s May 2026 unveiling of the SKT145Ei unmanned wide-body truck, signalling that what was showcased at the Xi’an summit has moved into early fleet-scale deployment rather than remaining at prototype stage. In our database of Mining coverage, SANY appears increasingly in electrification and autonomy stories, from its 1,000th electric excavator milestone to 5G remote-controlled fleets, suggesting the company is positioning itself as a systems supplier for fully electric, automated pits rather than just a conventional OEM. Epiroc’s recent global strategic partnership with SANY Group on hydraulic breakers and rock tools implies that large autonomous truck fleets like those in Inner Mongolia could be paired with matched drilling and breaking packages, giving mine operators a more integrated Chinese–European equipment stack for high-volume surface operations. Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining
Jun 14, 2026 · via geomechanics.io
US EV Sales Hit Record High Despite Tax Credit Removal Despite the removal of the $7,500 Federal EV Credit by President Donald Trump, EV sales in the U.S. reached a record high in May, with preliminary numbers showing 85,000 units sold. The average EV transaction price was $54,532, a 4% YoY decline from May 2025. Investor Predicts TSLA Selling Ahead Of SpaceX IPO Gary Black of The Future Fund LLC predicted that several retail investors participating in the SpaceX IPO will sell off their Tesla positions to fund SPCX buying, while investor Ross Gerber also commented on the IPO, highlighting the considerable buzz SpaceX has generated. Tesla’s Cybertruck Update Allows Autonomous Summoning Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck will be getting the Actually Smart Summon feature that allows the all-electric truck to navigate short distances and parking lots autonomously. Speculation Rises Over Potential SpaceX-Tesla Merger Crypto prediction markets are seeing a surge in bets that Musk might merge Tesla and SpaceX. Over $560,000 has been wagered on this outcome. While the likelihood of a merger this year is estimated at 24%, bettors anticipate a 53% chance by May 2027. FSD Transfer Policy Change Tesla has updated its terms to state that Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers will not be allowed for certain configurations, leading to cancellations from buyers who relied on the original policy. The company has offered three options to affected customers. Musk’s Robotaxi Fleet Smaller Than Pepsi’s Doritos Truck Fleet Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by a Benzinga editor. Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by following this link. Photo courtesy: Mijansk786 on Shutterstock.com © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. To add Benzinga News as your preferred source
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Knowledge is up. Trust isn’t. More Americans than ever understand what a fully self-driving car actually is — and they still don’t want to get inside one. That’s the takeaway from the fresh J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index, conducted with the MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium. In 2026, 58% of Americans correctly defined what “full automation” means. Two years ago, only 43% could. But confidence? Frozen solid. The autonomous mobility trust index stayed at 39 out of 100. Not a single point of progress in two years, and only two points above the 2023 reading. The verdict from analysts is blunt: familiarity with the technology isn’t enough. Knowing isn’t believing. The sticking point is the same as it’s always been — safety. Six in ten respondents said it straight: what stops them from climbing into a driverless car is fear for their own life. People worry about how the machine will behave in an emergency, in heavy rain, in dense city traffic. And here’s where it gets interesting: trust shifts dramatically depending on who or what the robot is hauling. 54% of Americans would trust a self-driving car with their dinner delivery. Only 31% would trust it with their own kid. And the bleakest number of all: just 16% are willing to share the road with a fully autonomous semi-truck. The technology is moving forward. People aren’t.
Jun 14, 2026 · via tarantas.news