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Jun 2, 2026 · via elkodaily.com
The trucking industry came away with big policy wins in the highway bill that advanced out of the House Transportation Committee in May, including a provision that would create a first-of-its-kind federal safety standard for autonomous trucking.
While big players in the trucking industry hailed the autonomous vehicle language as “significant,” an advocate for smaller operators worried that the change would allow manufacturers to self-certify. Similar to self-driving vehicles for passengers, the autonomous trucking industry operates under a patchwork of state laws.
“We don’t really trust the AV manufacturers, and I don’t think the American people should either,” said Collin Long, senior director of government affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, a group that advocates for independent truckers and smaller companies.
In addition to the autonomous truck provision, the surface bill establishes a contentious pilot program allowing states to significantly increase truck weights, provides $750 million to expand trucker parking and requires pick-up and drop-off locations to give truckers access to a restroom.
Jun 2, 2026 · via eenews.net
FedEx Freight Embraces Self-Driving Linehaul Technology Seeking Alpha reports that FedEx has spun off FedEx Freight, with the new unit trading independently and management highlighting technology as a focus. Seeking Alpha quotes FedEx Freight CEO John Smith saying line-haul autonomous trucks have been tested and that in many trials "99.9% of the time, [the safety driver] never touches one thing." FedEx and Aurora Innovation previously described an expanded commercial pilot in Texas, and a FedEx press release states the partnership has logged 60,000 miles with zero safety incidents. Public statements and corporate releases emphasize safety-assist features and regulatory barriers as the main open issues. What happened Seeking Alpha reports that FedEx has spun off FedEx Freight, with shares of the newly independent unit trading separately, and that FedEx Freight CEO John Smith discussed the business after ringing the NYSE opening bell (Seeking Alpha). Seeking Alpha quotes Smith saying the line-haul autonomous technology has been tested and that "99.9% of the time, [the safety driver] never touches one thing" during certain runs (Seeking Alpha). Earlier corporate communications show a multi-year pilot with Aurora Innovation: a FedEx newsroom release states the Aurora pilot has completed 60,000 miles with zero safety incidents and expanded to additional Texas lanes (FedEx newsroom, May 18, 2022). Aurora's press materials describe a commercial pilot between Dallas and Houston and partnerships with PACCAR to integrate autonomy into Class 8 trucks (Aurora newsroom, Sep 22, 2021). Technical details Editorial analysis - technical context: Public filings and press releases on these pilots emphasize line-haul rather than pickup-and-delivery autonomy. The cited pilots focus on long-distance interstate segments where environment is more structured, which is consistent with industry pilots that pair human safety drivers with sensors, perception stacks, and vehicle-control systems to handle sustained highway driving. The FedEx newsroom notes operational metrics-on-time
Jun 2, 2026 · via letsdatascience.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list and recognized in the Logistics & Transportation category. The list, which can be found at Inc.com, honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid. The award is the result of comprehensive measurement and evaluation of hundreds of applicants. The process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering critical elements such as management effectiveness, professional development, perks, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score. Kodiak is honored to be included among the companies. “Our team shares a common goal: developing and deploying the world’s leading Physical AI technology to improve road safety and supply-chain resilience,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO of Kodiak. “That kind of shared purpose is rare and it drives everything we do. At Kodiak, you're working alongside some of the best engineering minds in the industry. That passion is infectious and creates a culture where people genuinely thrive.” Kodiak was founded in 2018 and is a leading provider of physical AI, with a focus on AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology. Kodiak’s autonomous driving technology is designed to help tackle some of the toughest driving jobs across long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. “This year’s Best Workplaces list goes beyond great company culture–it highlights companies making meaningful and sustained investment in their employees,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Even in a labor market that favors employers, these companies understand that an intentional and authentic commitment to their teams drives stronger employee retention, engagement, and
Jun 2, 2026 · via markets.businessinsider.com
Download Boundless confidence Swiss company “Gössi Carreisen AG” takes delivery of an S 517 HDH Norway’s “Team Tour” travels through Germany with six Setra coaches Belgian company “De Zigeuner” purchases its first Setra touring coach Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Neu-Ulm/Horw/Drammen/Diepenbeek – Bus companies from across Europe rely on Setra touring coaches. Among them are Switzerland-based Gössi Carreisen, Norway’s Team Tour, and Belgium’s De… - Swiss company “Gössi Carreisen AG” takes delivery of an S 517 HDH - Norway’s “Team Tour” travels through Germany with six Setra coaches - Belgian company “De Zigeuner” purchases its first Setra touring coach Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Neu-Ulm/Horw/Drammen/Diepenbeek – Bus companies from across Europe rely on Setra touring coaches. Among them are Switzerland-based Gössi Carreisen, Norway’s Team Tour, and Belgium’s De Zigeuner. Gössi Carreisen takes delivery of a new Setra touring coach Gössi Carreisen AG has taken delivery of a new S 517 HDH. The Setra TopClass touring coach features the distinctive exterior design of its predecessor, subtly refined in detail, which served the Swiss company across Europe for twelve years. The vehicle, equipped with 54 seats featuring new Gössi logos, offers passengers an attractive panoramic view of the passing landscapes thanks to a glass roof. The Setra TopClass touring coach also comes with a wide range of the latest driver assistance and safety systems from Daimler Buses, including MirrorCam, which replaces conventional mirrors with cameras. Gössi Carreisen AG was founded in 1975 by Xaver and Verena Gössi in Horw in the canton of Lucerne. In the early 1980s, the company opted for its first bus from the Ulm-based brand. The partnership, characterized by mutual trust, continues in the second generation under Marco and Karin Gössi. For Marco Gössi, there is no question about continuing the cooperation: “We choose Setra because quality, comfort, and reliability have always been our top priorities—for both our
Jun 2, 2026 · via daimlertruck.com
The collaboration combines Rio Tinto’s experience in autonomous drilling and remote operations with Sandvik’s AutoMine® automation technology to improve safety, productivity, and system compatibility, starting initially on support drilling activities in opencast mining operations. Under the agreement, Sandvik and Rio Tinto will co-develop the interoperability and autonomous capabilities required for remote, multi-rig and multi-site autonomous operation via Rio Tinto’s Perth Operations Centre. The programme will include field trials to validate performance against production targets. The project will begin with development and on-rig testing at the Sandvik Test Pit in Finland, followed by site-based testing at Rio Tinto operations in Western Australia. “This joint development reflects Sandvik’s commitment to improving safety and productivity through open, interoperable automation,” said Petri Virrankoski, President of Surface Drilling at Sandvik. “Building on AutoMine® and our i-series platform, we are proud to extend our long-standing relationship with Rio Tinto and support the continued development of autonomous drilling for demanding Pilbara conditions.” The joint programme builds on Rio Tinto’s long track record in autonomous systems, including the remote monitoring and control of drills, trucks, and trains from Perth. This approach is in active use at Rio Tinto Iron Ore sites such as Gudai-Darri, which combines an autonomous mobile fleet with a digital operations model.
Jun 2, 2026 · via globalminingreview.com
FedEx Freight CEO: Autonomous trucks are ready for full deployment Glonghui June 2｜Are autonomous driving tractor trailers operating on highways in the United States? According to the CEO of FedEx Freight, this technology is ready. When these trucks hit the road depends on regulatory authorities. “These tractor trailers can leave the yard, navigate onto interstate highways, drive on the interstate, and proceed to the next facility. For 99.9% of the time, the driver doesn’t need to do anything at all,” said FedEx Freight CEO John Smith. “The biggest obstacle will be regulation.” After being spun off from FedEx, FedEx Freight began trading as an independent company on Monday. The company specializes in the transportation business of consolidating multiple smaller shipments into a single trailer, known as the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. Headquartered in Memphis, FedEx Freight generates an annual revenue of $8.7 billion and is the largest less-than-truckload carrier in North America. Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions. Understand the market, then trade. Bitget offers one-stop trading for cryptocurrencies, stocks, and gold. Trade now！
Jun 2, 2026 · via bitget.com
Oklahomans will soon see semis on the road without a driver inside. That has people asking questions about safety. The Oklahoma legislature passed a law in 2019, which was modified in 2022, allowing for fully autonomous commercial trucks on Oklahoma highways as long as they meet federal safety standards and follow state traffic laws. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is tasked with governing the operation of these trucks on Oklahoma roads. Troopers have been meeting with the truck makers and have trained to learn as much as possible about these trucks before they start operating. News On 6 asked troopers questions like: How will troopers pull them over? How do the trucks avoid crashes? How do the trucks handle unexpected situations? Nearby states like Texas already have these trucks on the roads, which OHP says is helpful. “We did have a lot of the same questions the public has. We have a lot of the same concerns about safety,” said Lieutenant Mark Southall with OHP. “We haven’t heard any bad stories from these other states. This company claims they’ve traveled two million miles without an at-fault collision. Meaning they have not been the causation of any collision.” High-tech cameras in the trucks OHP says they learned the trucks have cameras that can see a small animal 600 meters away, day or night. This camera system helps the trucks avoid crashes or anything in the roadway. “We learned the camera systems in these vehicles are very sophisticated, that they can capture an image as small as a small animal up to 600 meters away. Looking at that the human eye can’t see 600 meters away or see something that small, but these cameras can pick that up and begin to make maneuvers to make sure they stay safe,” said Southall. “The cameras
Jun 1, 2026 · via newson6.com
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On May 30, Neolix founder Yu Enyuan told the 2026 Future Mobility Pioneers Conference that the company is shifting its autonomous delivery focus from daytime to nighttime operations.
Yu views nighttime delivery as the true blue ocean for the sector. Given the scarcity of human labor for loading and unloading at night, he insists on an end-to-end automated system featuring automated loading and handling. This necessity, he argues, compels a shift toward embodied intelligence.
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Yu revealed that Neolix aims to establish Shenzhen as the premier city for nighttime autonomous delivery, serving as a global model for the industry.
On the topic of safety, Yu stressed that it is far more than just an algorithm—it is a highly complex system. He proposed that achieving safety requires meeting rigorous requirements across multiple dimensions: first, compliance must be standardized and regulated, with companies acting as disciplined "students" to master these norms; second, core technologies must be developed in-house through proprietary software and hardware; and finally, a robust fallback system—specifically, an operational monitoring network—is essential.
Jun 1, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Sandvik and Rio Tinto Partner on Autonomous Drilling Systems for Open-Pit Mining Sandvik and Rio Tinto have entered into a partnership to integrate the former's i-series surface drill rigs with the latter's Autonomous Drilling System. The initiative is designed to enhance safety, boost productivity, and improve system compatibility in open-pit mining by leveraging Rio Tinto's expertise in autonomous drilling and remote operations alongside Sandvik's AutoMine automation technology. The collaboration targets the creation of interoperability and autonomous functions for remote operations spanning multiple sites and multiple rigs. Testing will be managed from Rio Tinto's Operations Centre in Perth, Australia. Early stages will include development and testing at Sandvik's Test Pit in Finland, after which field trials will take place at Rio Tinto's sites in Western Australia. These trials will evaluate performance relative to production goals. Rio Tinto's iron ore operations, including Gudai-Darri, already employ comparable autonomous systems for remote monitoring and control of trucks, drills, and trains. Separately, Rio Tinto has started commissioning a $1.5bn expansion at its Complexe Arvida site in Quebec, Canada, which will utilize its low-carbon AP60 aluminium smelting technology. The commissioning process began in March and is expected to finish by the end of 2026. Once complete, all 96 pots will be operational, increasing the plant's capacity by roughly 160,000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually, bringing total AP60 production at the site to 220,000 tonnes. A new aluminium recycling facility is also planned for Arvida. In April 2026, Sandvik secured an order from Glencore for three DR413i rotary blasthole drill rigs to support the reopening of the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina. 1. INTRODUCTION Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business - REPORT DESCRIPTION - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM - DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS - GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS 2. EXECUTIVE
Jun 1, 2026 · via indexbox.io
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Partner for Robotic Ground Vehicles American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have announced a joint effort to equip U.S. forces with next‑generation robotic ground vehicles and unmanned logistics platforms. The partnership, unveiled on May 27, pairs American Rheinmetall’s ground‑vehicle integration expertise with Harbinger’s advanced electric and hybrid chassis to develop affordable, scalable UGVs to support Army modernization priorities. Together the companies will pursue Army programs for autonomous tactical trucks, contested resupply and manned–unmanned teaming, with initial demonstrations planned in summer 2026 and prototyping through rapid‑acquisition pathways. American Rheinmetall, the U.S. subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, is a seasoned defense OEM specializing in tracked and wheeled combat and support vehicles. Based in Michigan, it has facilities in MI, OH and ME supporting combat vehicle programs and will handle mission integration, modular architecture and manufacturing in this effort. Harbinger is a California‑based industrial EV manufacturer known for medium‑duty all‑electric and plug‑in hybrid truck chassis. Its drive‑by‑wire hybrid platform is built from the ground up for autonomy and affordability. Harbinger designs and assembles its own battery and powertrain systems (including an 800‑V high‑power architecture) and recently acquired Phantom AI to add advanced driver‑assist and autonomy features. The core vehicle platform is a medium‑duty wheeled chassis. Harbinger offers 19–26-ton (GVWR) hybrid chassis with wheelbases that carry tens of thousands of pounds and offer up to 500 miles of range. Its 208″ PHEV platform can hit 500 miles with a 175 kWh battery and gas engine, supporting over 13,600 lbs payload. The fully electronic drive‑by‑wire design means steering, acceleration and braking are controlled by software, simplifying the addition of autonomy. Intended roles include autonomous logistics resupply, reconnaissance, force protection and combat support. Army officials want vehicles that can haul supplies in contested areas, scout ahead of formations, serve as mobile sensors or communications nodes,
Jun 1, 2026 · via overtdefense.com
Gasgoo Munich- ChinaTransinfo’s autonomous driving subsidiary, Qianshu Technology, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding with Foton Cavin Auto. The partnership aims to deepen collaboration in high-level autonomous driving, new energy heavy truck development, and smart logistics ecosystems. Together, they plan to build L3/L4-class autonomous heavy trucks compatible with both electric and hydrogen power. The division of labor is clear as they push forward vehicle development together. Qianshu Technology will take charge of developing the L3/L4 autonomous driving systems and related products, establishing a framework for continuous iteration. Meanwhile, Foton Cavin Auto is responsible for vehicle definition and development, providing the platform for technical verification and mass production to ensure a smooth transition from the lab to the assembly line. Image Source: ChinaTransinfo Beyond the vehicle hardware and driving systems, the partners will leverage the smart cockpit as an interactive interface. They plan to develop AI agents tailored for logistics scenarios, creating a closed-loop intelligent freight process covering order acceptance, route planning, driving, and energy replenishment. The collaborative model features a flexible configuration compatible with both pure electric and hydrogen power—adaptable to various operational scenarios while paving the way for diversified carbon reduction in the industry. Both teams have already entered the product definition and technical alignment phase, with preliminary work proceeding in an orderly fashion. According to the roadmap, the joint model is expected to begin the regulatory filing process by the end of this year, with subsequent rollout and application to follow.
Jun 1, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. Welcome back to Current Climate. Self-driving truck developers have positioned the technology as a solution for the growing shortage of human big-rig drivers that’s a problem for the U.S. logistics industry, raising costs to move goods, especially on long-haul routes. But with the spike in diesel fuel prices created by the Iran war, autonomous technology has another big benefit: reduced fuel consumption. “It's not anecdotal. We are actually seeing this in our fleet today. It’s something like a 14%, 15% reduction in fuel consumption comparing when our trucks are operating autonomously versus when our very skilled operators are driving them,” said Chris Urmson, CEO and cofounder of Aurora, the largest public robot truck company. “At diesel prices today, that's [saving] somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 cents a mile. So for companies that are as focused as our customers are on cost of ownership and delivering value for customers, it's a big deal.” The improvement comes from the fact that when operating autonomously, semis typically don’t accelerate as quickly or brake as hard as when driven by humans. Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns. “The other is that when our trucks are operating, they operate at 65 miles per hour,” Urmson said. “They can go faster if they move into a passing lane to move past something that is slow on the road, but the fact that they drive at 65 miles per hour pretty consistently is a huge fuel economy win relative to driving at 75 miles per hour.” Under U.S. law human drivers can only be behind the wheel
Jun 1, 2026 · via forbes.com
Battery degradation remains one of the biggest questions for fleets considering electric vehicles. To better understand how EV batteries are holding up in real-world fleet operations, Geotab analyzed data from more than 22,000 electric vehicles operating across multiple industries and applications. In a recent interview, Charlotte Argue, senior manager of sustainable mobility at Geotab, said the study looked at 21 vehicle models, primarily light-duty vehicles, SUVs, vans, and a small number of heavy-duty trucks. The study found average battery degradation rates of about 2.3% per year. “So after eight years you’re still getting about 82% of your total capacity, which is pretty good,” Argue explained. Charging Habits Produced One of the Biggest Surprises One of the more surprising findings involved charging behavior. Conventional wisdom around EVs has long suggested fleets should avoid charging batteries to 100% whenever possible. But Geotab’s data showed little difference between vehicles regularly charged to full and those capped at 80%, provided the vehicles were being used consistently. “For vehicles that charged to 100%, but the vehicles were used every day or most days, there really wasn’t an observable difference between that and those who stopped it at 80%,” Argue said. The issue appeared when vehicles remained parked for long periods at high states of charge. “So our recommendation to fleet operators is use your vehicle, charge it to 100%, maybe don’t let that vehicle sit for a week on end at 100% state of charge,” she said. Fast Charging Showed a Clear Impact While daily charging habits produced fewer concerns than expected, Geotab did identify one factor that noticeably accelerated degradation: frequent use of high-power DC fast charging. Argue said vehicles using high-frequency, high-power fast charging showed average degradation rates of about 3.0% annually, compared to roughly 1.5% for vehicles relying primarily on slower charging
Jun 1, 2026 · via fleetequipmentmag.com
To sign up for our daily email newsletter, CLICK HERE A mining crew 400 kilometres from the nearest fibre line now runs autonomous haul trucks. A construction site that opened last week already streams drone survey data to head office. Both depend on something that used to be optional. Reliable internet. Industrial work has gone digital. Sensors, cameras, and cloud dashboards now sit at the centre of daily operations. That shift reached the places terrestrial networks never covered. Mines, drilling pads, wind farms, and disaster zones all generate data that someone offsite needs to see right now. The problem is old. Remote sites sit where cable does not reach. Crews worked with radios, delayed reports, and gaps in coverage for decades. In 2026, that gap is finally closing. The Connectivity Challenges Remote Industries Still Face Distance remains the first obstacle. Laying fibre to a site that may move in six months rarely makes financial sense. So terrestrial infrastructure stops far short of where the work happens. The environment adds more friction. Crews operate in open pits, dense forest, offshore platforms, and Arctic camps. These places punish hardware. Heat, dust, ice, and vibration wear down equipment built for an office. Reliability is the deeper worry. A dropped link at a city office is an annoyance. At a remote site, it can stall production or hide a safety risk. Communication delays compound the issue when a supervisor cannot reach a field team. Connected equipment raises the stakes again. Modern machines expect a steady signal to report status and receive commands. Patchy coverage leaves both the crew and the machines guessing. Why Reliable Connectivity Has Become a Business Necessity Operations now run on live data. A control room expects real-time monitoring of pumps, conveyors, and vehicles. That visibility only works when the site
Jun 1, 2026 · via programminginsider.com
When Copper Becomes a Systems Problem: The Engineering Logic Behind Autonomous Mining The mining industry's relationship with automation has followed a familiar pattern for decades: deploy point solutions, measure isolated gains, and declare progress. Autonomous haul trucks here, remote drilling there, sensor networks somewhere in between. What has remained stubbornly elusive is the connective tissue, the unifying intelligence layer that transforms individual automated tools into a genuinely self-optimising operation. That gap between automated components and autonomous systems is precisely where the most consequential engineering challenge in modern resource extraction sits. It is also the challenge that the Mariana Minerals Utah copper mine restart and autonomous mining and refining initiative, centred on the Copper One site in southeastern Utah, is directly attempting to resolve. When big ASX news breaks, our subscribers know first America's Copper Arithmetic: Why the Deficit Is a Design Constraint, Not a Policy Problem The Scale of Structural Imbalance Understanding what makes the Copper One restart strategically significant requires understanding the arithmetic of American copper supply and demand — numbers that have been moving in opposite directions for years. The global copper supply gap is not a future projection; it is an already-present structural reality shaping investment decisions across the sector. The United States currently produces roughly 1.1 million metric tonnes of copper domestically against consumption approaching 1.8 million metric tonnes, leaving a structural deficit of approximately 700,000 metric tonnes annually. That gap, representing nearly 39% of total consumption, is sourced primarily through imports from Chile and Peru, which together account for roughly 38% of U.S. copper imports according to Congressional Research Service data. What makes this deficit particularly difficult to close through conventional means is the demand trajectory. The International Energy Agency has projected that achieving net-zero emissions targets globally would require approximately six times more mineral
Jun 1, 2026 · via discoveryalert.com.au
Future of Autonomous Vehicle Market (2026) | How Will AI-Powered Vehicles Transform the Global Transportation Market by 2033? Market Growth & FY 2026-2033Autonomous vehicles are moving beyond pilots. AI-driven mobility, robotaxi expansion, and autonomous trucking investments are reshaping transportation strategies and creating new opportunities for industry leaders. Autonomous Vehicle Market reached USD 48.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 468.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 35.7% during the forecast period 2026-2033. Download Free Sample Report (Get Higher Priority for Corporate Email ID):- https://datamintelligence.com/download-sample/autonomous-vehicle-market?kb United States: Recent Strategic Developments ✅ May 2026: Waymo introduced its next-generation "Ojai" robotaxi platform and began passenger ride programs across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix using advanced autonomous driving technology. ✅ April 2026: Lucid Group and Uber expanded their autonomous mobility partnership, increasing commitments for at least 35,000 robotaxi vehicles to support future global self-driving transportation services. ✅ March 2026: Uber and Rivian announced plans to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis, strengthening large-scale commercialization of autonomous transportation across major U.S. cities. ✅ January 2026: PlusAI and TRATON Group expanded collaboration on autonomous trucking technologies, supporting development and deployment of factory-built self-driving commercial vehicles in North America and Europe. Ready to get in the Autonomous Vehicle Market? connect with the right partners and unlock new growth opportunities today:- https://www.datamintelligence.com/partner-identification-enquiry/autonomous-vehicle-market?kb Top Key Players 2026: AB Volvo, BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Tesla, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation and Volkswagen AG. Strategic Companies Growth 2026: ✅ May 2026: Tesla, Inc. expanded its unsupervised Robotaxi fleet operations across multiple U.S. cities, supporting commercialization of autonomous mobility services. ✅ April 2026: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. adopted NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for next-generation Level 4 autonomous vehicle development to accelerate autonomous driving deployment.
Jun 1, 2026 · via openpr.com
VinFast and Autobrains announced at NVIDIA GTC Taipei at COMPUTEX 2026 a strategic collaboration for a next-generation level 4 program for Southeast Asia built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion. The collaboration marks a new step in VinFast’s roadmap to make advanced autonomous driving technology more accessible at a reasonable cost, while opening a more practical approach to autonomous mobility solutions in the region’s highly complex traffic environments. Built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion 10 compute and powered by Autobrains’ Agentic AI software for autonomous driving capabilities, VinFast is developing the level 4 platform for Southeast Asia. With dense traffic, diverse road behaviour, and highly dynamic urban environments, Southeast Asia presents a demanding validation ground for autonomous driving. The three-way collaboration comes at a time when autonomous driving has stalled on three persistent barriers: system complexity, compute cost, and brittle performance outside controlled environments. To address these challenges, VinFast, NVIDIA, and Autobrains are developing a modular architecture, pairing vehicle integration, high-performance compute, and Agentic AI software. Unlike traditional end-to-end approaches, Autobrains’ Agentic AI deploys specialised AI agents that activate only when the driving task demands them. This approach delivers sharper real-world reasoning, lower compute overhead, and a scalable, cost-efficient path to autonomy. For VinFast, the program provides a path to bring advanced autonomous capability to market without the premium cost structure that has limited wider deployment. NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion gives VinFast a validated hardware and software foundation, reducing the integration work that typically adds years to autonomous vehicle programs. Prof.-Dr. Duong Nguyen, Deputy CEO of ADAS at VinFast Global, said: “Advanced mobility shouldn’t be a luxury. VinFast is committed to building scalable and accessible autonomous driving solutions through collaboration with global technology leaders. Together with Autobrains and NVIDIA, we are exploring a practical and cost-efficient path toward level 4 mobility for Southeast Asia’s
Jun 1, 2026 · via worldbusinessoutlook.com
on LiuGong LiuGong Advances Zero-Carbon Initiatives at Global Customer Day On May 31, the 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day took place in Liuzhou, China. The event gathered over 1,200 attendees from more than 50 countries, including industry leaders and media, to unveil LiuGong's latest progress in sustainability and global strategies. A highlight was showcasing over 150 machines, with half featuring new energy solutions, underscoring LiuGong's commitment to low-carbon innovation. The launch of LiuGong's Zero-Carbon Smart Mining Solution was a key moment, promising advancements in green power, digital management, and lifecycle services. Participants witnessed live machine demonstrations and engaged in test-drive programs featuring electric wheel loaders and autonomous trucks, providing firsthand insight into LiuGong’s pioneering technologies. The milestone achievement of delivering the 600,000th wheel loader was celebrated, marking 60 years of industry presence. LiuGong reinforced its global partnerships through strategic cooperation signings and partner award ceremonies, strengthening international collaboration. R. E. Copyright © 2026 FinanzWire, all reproduction and representation rights reserved. Disclaimer: although drawn from the best sources, the information and analyzes disseminated by FinanzWire are provided for informational purposes only and in no way constitute an incentive to take a position on the financial markets. Click here to consult the press release on which this article is based See all LiuGong news
Jun 1, 2026 · via webdisclosure.com