House panel OKs 2027 funding bill with $200 million for truck parking The U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal 2027 transportation funding package that includes $200 million for truck parking and a variety of trucking safety provisions. The legislation now advances to the full House for further consideration. The 2027 fiscal spending package is separate from the five-year, $580 billion “BUILD America 250 Act” that passed by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in May. The appropriations package also: - Directs the Department of Transportation to develop a strategy to respond to cargo theft. - Requires a study on the effects of congestion pricing. - Urges the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to fill vacancies to conduct timely enforcement actions. - Incorporates provisions of the “Stop Scamming Truckers Act” that would protect the trucking industry from fraudsters masquerading as government agencies - Requires a study of predatory towing. - Directs DOT to review what additional standards may be needed to ensure the safety of autonomous trucks. - Targets state laws pertaining to meal and rest breaks. “The legislation approved by the House Appropriations Committee represents a meaningful step toward addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our industry,” said Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations. Separately, ATA also praised the introduction of legislation to remove red tape related to duplicative warning flags for stinger-steered automobile transporters. The bipartisan, bicameral bill was introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich), and Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.). Barrett also successfully included the bill in the “BUILD America 250 Act.” “The vehicles we transport, by their very nature, meet federal conspicuity requirements in both daytime and nighttime,” said Brian Suhre, executive vice president of Cassens Transport. “Vehicle manufacturers also prohibit us from attaching any items to
Jun 7, 2026 · via trucknews.com
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden. The project was the first step under the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Volvo and Boliden in 2023, and it marks an important milestone in a collaboration that also includes future projects. As a part of the project, material was moved from an on-site quarry on Boliden premises and used to reinforce a local dam and heighten the dam wall. In total, close to 700,000 tonnes of rock fill material were transported autonomously— roughly equivalent to 280 Olympic swimming pools, or the combined weight of around 100 Eiffel Towers. Volvo's autonomous haulage system ran more than 11.000 transport cycles covering 56.000 kilometers. "Autonomy has clear benefits for the mining industry, especially when it comes to removing people from hazardous environments and improving the safety and efficiency of operations. With more than 700,000 tonnes transported at Garpenberg, we have demonstrated that autonomous haulage works at scale, in real conditions and in real customer operations,” said Ingo Stuermer, CTO at V.A.S. “We are very pleased to reach the 700 000 milestone of autonomous transports at our tailings facility in Garpenberg. Of course, we will continue to seek safe and productive solutions in partnership, with the aim of developing world-leading mining operations,” says Rikard Mäki, Head of Electrification and Automation, Boliden. Autona /earth delivers at scale The solution deployed at Garpenberg is Autona / earth, Volvo Autonomous Solutions' offering for mines and quarries. Autona / earth combines the autonomous Volvo FH for mining with Volvo's in-house developed virtual driver, infrastructure, operational support and maintenance needed to run autonomous transport. Delivered as Transport-as-a-Service, Autona / earth integrates autonomous technology into customer’s existing operations,
Jun 7, 2026 · via metsatrans.com
Harbinger and Rheinmetall Develop 500-mile Autonomous Military Trucks American Rheinmetall and electric truck startup Harbinger announced a partnership on May 27 to develop a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) for U.S. military logistics, the companies said in a press release (Rheinmetall). Reporting describes the effort as built around Harbinger's autonomy-ready, hybrid-electric, drive-by-wire medium-duty chassis and Rheinmetall's vehicle integration and mission systems expertise (Rheinmetall; Manufacturing Dive). Interesting Engineering reports the concept targets an Extended Range Electric Vehicle with roughly a 500-mile range. Manufacturing Dive reports Rheinmetall will invest 41 million dollars across six U.S. facilities to expand capacity. Electrek says joint demonstrations and near-term prototyping are expected this summer and includes a direct quote from Harbinger CEO John Harris on removing drivers to keep service members out of harm's way. What happened American Rheinmetall and Harbinger announced a partnership on May 27 to develop a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles to support U.S. Department of War modernization priorities, according to a Rheinmetall press release. The partners say the collaboration pairs American Rheinmetall's vehicle integration and mission-systems expertise with Harbinger's commercially derived, autonomy-ready hybrid-electric chassis and drive-by-wire architectures (Rheinmetall; Manufacturing Dive). Interesting Engineering frames the concept as an Extended Range Electric Vehicle targeting roughly 500-mile range. Manufacturing Dive reports American Rheinmetall plans to invest 41 million dollars across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity and strengthen the supply chain. Technical details Per company reporting, the platform family will include hybrid-electric and fully drive-by-wire medium-duty chassis intended for roles from robotic cargo haulers to contested-logistics resupply and sustainment UGVs (Rheinmetall; Manufacturing Dive; Interesting Engineering). Reporting highlights the hybrid architecture pairs an electric chassis with a gas-powered range extender that recharges batteries during missions, and that drive-by-wire control enables remote operations, teleoperation, and autonomous stacks to interface
Jun 7, 2026 · via letsdatascience.com
500-mile autonomous hybrid military EV for US: Harbinger and Rheinmetall unveil truck concept Rheinmetall and Harbinger aim to turn commercial electric truck technology into autonomous battlefield logistics platforms. Electric vehicle startup Harbinger has reportedly teamed up with American Rheinmetall to develop various trucks for military use. Based on the former’s medium-duty hybrid and electric truck chassis, the plan is to develop trucks ranging from robotic cargo haulers to battlefield logistics and resupply vehicles. Since Rheinmetall has extensive experience as a defense contractor, it will be able to provide expertise on survivability and integration into military supply chain operations. The new vehicles will use something called “drive-by-wire,” which essentially means steering, braking, and acceleration will be electronically, not mechanically, operated. Such a setup will be essential for remote operations, autonomous operations, and potentially artificial intelligence-assisted driving. The new vehicles will also form part of the Pentagon’s drive for what it calls “attritable mass.” In essence, this means they are looking for ways to field hardware that is cheap enough to be essentially disposable if needed. Harbinger of the future of army logistics? This is especially the case when trained personnel are thrown into the mix. Losing a $50 million vehicle and its crew is not only expensive but should be avoided if at all possible. And this is where Harbinger and Rheinmetall’s venture potentially comes into its own. If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable. Electric vehicles (EVs), in particular, offer some interesting benefits in this role too. First and foremost, they are relatively quiet in operation, making them better suited for stealth logistics, reconnaissance, and nighttime resupply. They also produce less of a heat signature compared to internal combustion engine-driven vehicles. EVs also benefit from massive
Jun 7, 2026 · via interestingengineering.com
Currently, the price of new ready-mixed concrete mixer trucks is generally around 160 million won. On top of that, if the price of the self-driving mixer truck is set at around 200 million won in consideration of the cost of the AI system, the recovery period of the investment considering the reduction in transportation costs is expected to be within three years. It is an investment worth trying if you are a large manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete. Currently, this standard is also aimed at introducing industrial robots. It can also prepare for safety risks caused by aging. According to a 2022 survey by the Korea Remicon Industry Cooperative Federation, the average age of mixer truck drivers was 58 years old, with those in their 60s and 70s accounting for 44.8%. The new technology can reduce the risk of safety accidents and increase transportation process transparency. But these benefits remain a pipe dream. The reality is that ready-mixed concrete transportation businesses take collective action every year demanding higher transportation costs, and the government has restricted new registration of ready-mixed concrete mixer trucks for 17 years due to supply and demand control, so the license plate of the mixer truck is traded for tens of millions of won. Starting on the 8th, ready-mixed concrete transport operators in the Seoul metropolitan area warned of a complete suspension of operations along with demands for higher transportation costs, putting the industry on alert. It is feared that construction schedules at large construction sites such as Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek Campus will be disrupted. The annual collective action rather accelerates the unmanned transition, which reduces dependence on field personnel. Social consensus on the introduction of autonomous driving technology can also grow. In 2026, the transition period for AI, collective action that takes industry as a hostage is
Jun 7, 2026 · via mk.co.kr
Continental AG Major supplier to global OEMs According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Anti Collision Sensor market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. The global Anti Collision Sensor market is undergoing a structural transformation as regulatory mandates, technological convergence, and the push toward higher levels of automation reshape demand across automotive, industrial, and infrastructure end-uses. Historically growing at a steady pace through 2025, the market is now entering a phase of accelerated adoption driven by the mandatory fitment of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in new vehicles across Europe, Japan, China, and increasingly in North America. Beyond automotive, industrial machinery safety regulations and the expansion of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in logistics and manufacturing are creating new volume pools. The market is bifurcating into high-volume, cost-optimized platforms for mass-market applications and high-performance, multi-modal fusion systems for advanced autonomy, each with distinct qualification cycles, supply chain structures, and competitive dynamics. Sensor modalities including radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic, and camera-based systems are consolidating into centralized perception platforms, increasing software value while reducing discrete sensor counts. Supply chain bottlenecks persist around specialized ASICs, optical components, and calibration capacity, making vertical integration and strategic partnerships critical for supply assurance. The aftermarket and retrofit segment is growing as fleet operators and insurers push for collision avoidance upgrades on existing vehicles and machinery. This report provides a structured, commercially grounded analysis of the global Anti Collision Sensor market from 2012 to 2025, with forward-looking scenarios through 2035, covering end-use demand, BOM logic, qualification requirements, pricing architecture, and competitive positioning. Under the baseline scenario, the global Anti Collision Sensor market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 8.9% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching
Jun 6, 2026 · via indexbox.io
Commercial truck startup Harbinger is partnering with the robotics experts at American Rheinmetall to develop an uncrewed military ground vehicle based on the company’s medium duty hybrid and electric truck chassis. When Harbinger debuted its new medium-duty EREV chassis last summer with more than 500 miles of combined range, it grabbed the attention of many people in the industry who wanted a cleaner, more cost-effective way to move goods from point A to point B, but didn’t know if they could trust America’s existing EV infrastructure – and American Rheinmetall is hoping that list of people includes buyers at the Department of War. Under the new agreement, Harbinger will provide its high-performance, hybrid-electric and fully drive-by-wire medium duty chassis, while Rheinmetall provides vehicle integration, mission systems, and modular autonomous architecture tech. “Harbinger has always built for the toughest commercial missions, and the Warfighter’s mission is the toughest of all,” explains John Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Harbinger. “Partnering with American Rheinmetall, one of the most capable ground systems integrators serving the DoW, allows us to bring our autonomy-ready platform at a price point that makes true attritable mass possible. Together, we can give Soldiers robotic systems that are affordable enough to be everywhere they’re needed, and tough enough to do the job when they get there. Most importantly, by taking the driver out of the vehicle with advanced autonomy and teleoperation, we can keep service men and women out of harm’s way.” Joint demonstrations of the big robotic pack mule are set to being this summer, with near-term prototyping opportunities through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and traditional programs of record commencing if the proof of concept is well-received. Electrek’s Take Harbinger CEO John Harris visited Quick Charge following Work Truck Week, where we talked
Jun 6, 2026 · via electrek.co
If you’ve watched U.S. trucking for the past 18 months, the hydrogen storyline reads like a slow-motion pileup. Nikola went bankrupt. Hyzon pulled back to refuse trucks and then started shopping itself around. And the Department of Energy began clawing back money from the green-hydrogen hubs that were supposed to anchor the whole ecosystem. Heavy Duty Trucking summed up the moment bluntly: U.S. momentum for fuel-cell trucks has largely stalled since Nikola and Hyzon left the field. Toyota’s still in. Daimler and Volvo are still in. But actual hydrogen trucks on actual American roads stay thin on the ground. Meanwhile, about 7,000 miles away, a laundry-detergent company just went and did the thing American freight has spent half a decade arguing over. On June 4, 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority announced the rollout of the Kingdom’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck with autonomous driving built in, and one of the three names writing checks is Procter & Gamble. The Tide and Pampers people. The other two are Saudi distributor Ismail Abudawood and Chinese self-driving firm Hyperview. So while U.S. fleets keep debating whether hydrogen has a future, P&G’s Riyadh supply chain is already putting hydrogen freight on the road. What P&G actually put on the road The headline numbers are real, not slideware. Per the TGA, the truck runs on clean hydrogen, emits zero carbon at the tailpipe, refuels in minutes, and covers up to 1,500 kilometers on a fill. That’s roughly 930 miles between stops, comfortably past the 500-mile range Toyota quotes for its own hydrogen Class 8 in Southern California, and far enough to pull long-haul diesel routes into the conversation instead of leaving them in the “someday” bin. The autonomy isn’t robotaxi-grade, either. The partners describe a multi-level self-driving stack running on advanced software and AI, aimed
Jun 6, 2026 · via autonocion.com
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Einride and EASE Logistics will test cab-less electric trucks on local roads, raising new questions for freight, safety and drivers A freight truck with no driver, no cab and no one behind the wheel is no longer just a concept sitting in a tech demo. This summer, that kind of truck is expected to move real cargo on local roads in Marysville, Ohio. EASE Logistics, an Ohio-based logistics company, is partnering with autonomous truck technology firm Einride to deploy two cab-less electric trucks between EASE warehouse locations. The two companies recently announced the proof-of-concept service. The trucks will operate on EASE property and local public roads. They will move goods between warehouse locations while EASE and Einride collect data on warehousing, distribution and transportation operations. The project is part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation. The goal is to study how autonomous trucking affects operations, safety and freight efficiency. For truckers and fleet operators, this test is worth watching. It focuses on short warehouse-to-warehouse freight moves, not long-haul routes across the country. Still, it gives the industry another real-world look at how autonomous trucks may fit into freight operations. Join CyberGuy Live: Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes (Saturday, June 13, 10 am ET) Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com. What are cab-less electric trucks? These are not regular trucks with a driver waiting
Jun 6, 2026 · via thetrucker.com
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Testing Equipment Market in United Kingdom to Reach USD 32.3 Billion by 2036, Driven by Autonomous Vehicle Development and Rising Safety Validation Requirements According to the latest analysis by Future Market Insights, the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) testing equipment market in the United Kingdom is entering a high-growth phase as automotive manufacturers, technology developers, and regulatory agencies intensify investments in vehicle safety validation and autonomous driving development. The market is valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 32.3 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period.This growth reflects the increasing complexity of modern vehicle safety systems, where precise validation of radar, LiDAR, camera, ultrasonic sensor, and software-driven ADAS functions has become essential for regulatory compliance and consumer safety. As autonomous and semi-autonomous technologies become mainstream, advanced testing infrastructure is emerging as a critical component of the UK's automotive innovation ecosystem. Get detailed market forecasts, competitive benchmarking, and pricing trends: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-31125 Featured Snippet: Key Market Answer Q: What is driving the growth of the ADAS testing equipment market in the United Kingdom? A: Growth is being driven by rising deployment of ADAS technologies, increasing development of autonomous vehicles, stricter vehicle safety regulations, expansion of simulation-based testing environments, and growing investments by OEMs and technology providers in advanced validation infrastructure. Quick Stats • Market Size (2026): USD 8.5 billion • Forecast (2036): USD 32.3 billion • CAGR (2026-2036): 14.3% • Absolute Dollar Opportunity: USD 23.8 billion • Leading Product Segment: Hardware (60.0%) • Leading Testing Method: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) (31.6%) • Fastest Growing Region: England (15.7%) Market Overview: ADAS Validation Becomes Strategic Automotive Infrastructure The ADAS testing equipment market in the United Kingdom comprises hardware platforms, calibration systems, simulation software, robotic testing technologies, and validation environments
Jun 6, 2026 · via openpr.com
Tesla and Uber Race to Dominate Autonomous Driving Table of contents One of the largest opportunities in robotics today is autonomous vehicles – large robots that ply our roads carrying people, food, and freight. Rapid adoption will soon be driven by cost savings and safety. Autonomous taxis will cost consumers roughly half of the all-in cost car owners pay to drive today while reducing accident rates by 80%. So sayeth ARK Invest who also believes autonomous taxi networks could have a market cap of roughly $4 trillion over the next five years. Even if the opportunity were a fraction of this number, investing in vehicle autonomy makes sense intuitively. One company that could realize tremendous benefits if drivers are replaced by algorithms is Uber $UBER Uber’s Value Proposition Creating an efficient taxi service in every country across this globe is an obvious need. The bane of every traveler is the taxi driver who never – EVER – carries change. Broken meters, the foreigner tax, taking “the scenic route,” and turbo buttons are all regular occurrences in taxis. Oftentimes, emerging market taxi collectives are run by organized criminals who also prop up costs through collusion. Then along comes Uber with an efficient and (mostly) honest transportation platform that hasn’t stopped growing except for the short-lived global pandemic that struck back in 2020. The appeal of ride sharing services is obvious, but it’s not a very lucrative business. Margins on delivering humans, goods, and freight are generally weak because you need to pay human drivers. Various sources show Uber taking anywhere from 25 to 40 percent of a fare with the driver getting the remainder. But that doesn’t mean 60 to 75% goes to the driver’s pocket. From their profits, drivers are responsible for providing the vehicle and funding fuel, maintenance, and
Jun 6, 2026 · via nanalyze.com
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to: - 175 Teslas - 107 Amazons - 140 Metas - 84 Googles - 65 Microsofts - And 55 Nvidias And here’s the wild part — this $250 trillion wave isn’t tied to one company, but to an entire ecosystem of AI innovators set to reshape the global economy. It’s a leap so massive, it could reshape how businesses, governments, and consumers operate worldwide. Even if that $250 trillion figure sounds ambitious, major firms like PwC and McKinsey still see AI unlocking multi-trillion-dollar potential. How could anything be worth that much? The answer lies in a breakthrough so powerful it’s redefining how humanity works, learns, and creates. And this breakthrough has already set off a frenzy among hedge funds and Wall Street’s top investors. What most investors don’t realize is that one under-owned company holds the key to this $250 trillion revolution. In fact, Verge argues this company’s supercheap AI technology should concern rivals. Before I reveal the details, let’s talk about how some of the richest people on the planet are positioning themselves. - Bill Gates sees artificial intelligence as the “biggest technological advance in my lifetime,” more transformative than the internet or personal computer, capable of improving healthcare, education,
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No driver. No hands. More states are betting on self-driving trucks The idea of sharing the road with self-driving trucks does not calm road users. And this isn’t some futuristic debate for the next generation. Autonomous trucks are already traveling America’s roads today. As technology races ahead, states are scrambling to ensure the rules meant to protect families, commuters, and truckers don’t get left in the dust. More than half the states already have laws on the books. The problem? Technology is moving so fast that many of those laws are already showing their age. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says self-driving trucks could offer some benefits. But they also raise big questions about safety and the future of jobs that put food on the table for thousands of trucking families. Land Line has reported that federal regulators still haven’t created clear nationwide safety standards for autonomous vehicles. That leaves drivers, truckers, and families sharing the road with a confusing patchwork of state laws – some strict, some loose, and some barely there at all. Now, states are racing to decide what comes next. Some want tighter controls before someone gets hurt. Others are throwing open the gates and betting that the technology is ready for the road. Colorado In Colorado, the governor has again blocked an effort to put the brakes on self-driving trucks operating statewide. For the second straight year, lawmakers approved a bill requiring a CDL holder to remain inside autonomous trucks. The rule would apply to self-driving trucks over 26,000 pounds. HB1286 called for a qualified driver to monitor the autonomous system and take control if the truck began operating in an unsafe or illegal manner. A licensed driver would also have to be in the driver’s seat when hauling hazmat. Violations carried steep penalties. Drivers
Jun 5, 2026 · via landline.media
Congress has sensibly added provisions to the latest highway bill that would prohibit states from banning or regulating autonomous trucks if they are demonstrated to meet safety standards.
This will mean cheaper everything because of much mower costs for longhaul transportation. It will also mean far fewer fatalities, accidents and traffic delays – although it could eventually displace hundreds of thousands of truck drivers. That displacement is a real political challenge, but an economic and productivity boom. We commend Congress for embracing rather than fighting the future on technology and human welfare.
Jun 5, 2026 · via committeetounleashprosperity.com
Analysis Trucking’s Window of Opportunity The coming restructuring of US motor carrier logistics “If you got it, a truck brought it.” In this concise manner did Jimmy Hoffa once characterize the economic significance of the trucking industry and the potential power that could result from organizing it. According to the US Census and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, of the roughly $18 trillion worth of commodities transported in the United States in 2022, about $14 trillion traveled by truck at some point. Highways are the primary circulatory system of the American economy, with rail, water, and air transportation playing only subsidiary roles. As Hoffa well understood, the ubiquity of trucking since its emergence in the early twentieth century has offered great structural power to the truckers and warehouse workers in that industry. Making good use of secondary boycotts, made illegal with the Taft-Hartley amendments to the National Labor Relations Act in 1947, as well as tactics of more straightforward illegality, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) achieved roughly 90 percent union density in long-haul trucking by the 1950s. Hoffa proudly told Life magazine in 1959 that, if he wanted to, he could “bring a major portion of U.S. transportation—and thus the entire economy—to a halt.” Yet by 1994, when Teamsters president Ron Carey called a strike against all of the companies covered under the National Master Freight Agreement, the Los Angeles Times noted that “the public hardly noticed.” (The strike was more effective than the Times implies, but the resulting contract was a mixed bag.) Hoffa had used Teamster power to organize the National Master Freight Agreement in 1964, but in 1980 Congress deregulated trucking, breaking the union’s role in regulating the industry and ushering in an era of rapidly declining union density in the sector that matched the declining
Jun 5, 2026 · via phenomenalworld.org
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A Dallas County deputy constable jumped behind the wheel of a stopped empty Waymo autonomous vehicle last week to clear a path for incoming fire trucks responding to a deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff. The incident occurred on May 28 shortly after a powerful natural gas explosion and five-alarm fire destroyed much of The Clyde apartment complex in the 1200 block of South Polk Street. Dallas County Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Jonathan Banda encountered the Waymo vehicle stopped and blocking the roadway as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Body camera footage released Thursday shows Banda urging the vehicle to move before contacting support and then manually driving it aside after it was unlocked remotely. The blast killed three people and injured at least five others, with additional residents initially reported missing. Over 115 firefighters battled the blaze, which left many families displaced. Dallas Fire-Rescue and other agencies responded to the scene in the heart of Oak Cliff. Banda and fellow Deputy Constable Vincent DeLuna were among the first officers on scene. The quick actions helped ensure fire trucks with needed hoses could access the burning building. No injuries were reported from the Waymo incident itself. The explosion is under investigation, with authorities pointing to a natural gas leak. Atmos Energy has been involved in the response. The event has renewed questions about autonomous vehicle operations during emergencies in Dallas, where Waymo has expanded its driverless fleet. LISTEN on the Audacy App Tell your Smart Speaker to "PLAY 1080 KRLD" Sign Up to receive our KRLD Insider Newsletter for more news Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
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The paint jobs make the trucks dramatically more visible to the human eye.
By the end of the war, thousands of Allied ships wore dazzle, and the concept returned for a second tour in World War II.
The genius of dazzle was that it attacked the observer, not the line of sight.
Show the algorithm enough photos of dark-green 6x6 military trucks, and it learns what a Russian truck looks like with brutal efficiency.
The dazzle trucks are simply the newest move in a four-year improvisation arms race — and one of the cheapest.
Jun 5, 2026 · via migflug.com