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
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The nine-month project, led by Voltempo with Connected Places Catapult and Berkeley Coachworks, identifies two priority use cases for early deployment: hub-to-hub motorway trunking between logistics centres, and short intermodal shuttle operations linking ports, railheads and distribution hubs. The findings were presented at Voltempo’s Autonomous conference in Birmingham on 18 May, attended by fleet operators, OEMs, government representatives and technology providers. According to the consortium, these two use cases offer the clearest starting point because the routes are predictable, the interfaces at either end can be controlled, and the operational benefits can be measured more easily than in open-ended delivery work. The report argues that autonomous freight will not arrive evenly across the road transport sector. Instead, it is expected to start where operational complexity is lowest and the business case is strongest. For hub-to-hub trunking, that means repeatable routes on the Strategic Road Network between major logistics hubs. For intermodal shuttles, it means high-frequency, low-speed movements, typically under 5 kilometres, between ports, railheads, inland terminals and nearby distribution sites. Urban deliveries were considered less suitable for early deployment because of the complexity of city traffic, kerbside restrictions and interactions with vulnerable road users. The report says private-site operations in ports, airports, yards and industrial campuses already provide the strongest UK evidence base, as autonomous vehicles can operate under site rules, controlled interfaces and dedicated connectivity. Trials targeted from 2027 The consortium says the next phase should move from feasibility work towards structured real-world deployment trials, with UK autonomous freight trials targeted from 2027 onwards. The report says early trials should not treat autonomy simply as a vehicle upgrade. Instead, they would need full operating models covering remote supervision, handovers, exception handling, maintenance, emergency response, incident reporting and data access. It also calls for trial consortia involving fleet operators, shippers,
Jun 1, 2026 · via trans.info
Last Update 08 Mar 25 Fair value Increased 20%Catalysts Most Immediate Catalyst (1–2 Years): - Electric Truck & Bus Expansion: Volvo is aggressively expanding its electric truck and bus lineup, capitalizing on increasing demand for zero-emission transport solutions in Europe and North America. - Strong Order Book & Pricing Power: Despite macroeconomic concerns, Volvo’s order intake remains robust, with pricing discipline helping offset cost inflation. - Aftermarket & Service Growth: Volvo is expanding its high-margin services segment (maintenance, software updates, fleet management), providing a stable revenue stream. - Infrastructure Investments: Increased global spending on logistics, construction, and infrastructure supports demand for Volvo’s construction equipment and trucks. Mid-Term Growth (3–5 Years): - Autonomous Trucking & AI Integration: Volvo is investing in autonomous driving and AI-powered fleet management, working on partnerships to commercialize self-driving trucks for logistics companies. - Battery & Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles: Volvo is developing battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks to meet future emission regulations and differentiate itself from competitors. - Stronger Growth in Emerging Markets: Volvo is expanding in India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where infrastructure growth is driving demand for heavy-duty vehicles. Long-Term Growth (5+ Years): - Circular Economy & Sustainability Leadership: Volvo is focusing on a fully circular production model and aims to have a 100% fossil-free vehicle lineup by 2040. - Software-Defined Vehicles & Recurring Revenue: Volvo aims to transition toward software-driven trucks with subscription-based services and fleet optimization tools, providing higher-margin recurring revenue. - Expansion in Autonomous & Electric Ecosystem: As adoption of autonomous transport increases, Volvo’s technology leadership in electrification and automation could be a major long-term advantage. Industry Tailwinds & Headwinds Tailwinds (Favorable Trends) - ✅ Green Transition & Emission Regulations: Stricter CO₂ regulations worldwide are accelerating demand for electric and hydrogen-powered trucks. - ✅ Fleet Digitalization & Automation: Companies are adopting
Jun 1, 2026 · via simplywall.st
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Feeling thoroughly left out at Stellantis’ recent financial showcase, the company’s commercial vehicle wing, Stellantis Pro One, decided it had enough of the snub. If Wall Street wouldn’t look at their current utilitarian lineup, they’d force them to look into the future with a literal, self-described “box on wheels” set to debut at the Hanover Motor Show this September. Looking like a cross between a sci-fi transport pod and an aggressive skateboard platform, this autonomous concept features a prominent digital display and wheels pushed to the absolute outer edges. It is a zero-emission play designed to completely rethink last-mile delivery, promising to streamline operations and significantly slash running costs by taking human drivers entirely out of the equation. But a futuristic autonomous toaster isn’t the only weapon in this corporate arsenal. To back up its grandiose claim of becoming the undisputed global leader in commercial vehicles by 2030, Stellantis Pro One announced an aggressive global offensive consisting of 11 new models. This includes a next-generation wave of mid-size and large vans engineered to offer an ideological buffet of powertrains, spanning battery-electric, internal combustion, and a very heavy emphasis on hybrid solutions. Naturally, the brand is promising best-in-class payload, maximum cargo volume, and effortless upfitting capabilities to win over pragmatic fleet managers. For those who prefer an open bed over an enclosed cargo box, the rest of the 11-model product blitz leans heavily on pickup trucks. North American markets are scheduled to receive the long-rumored Dakota resurrection and the North American Rampage, alongside a sweeping overhaul of the existing light-duty and heavy-duty Ram truck lineups. Meanwhile, across the equator, South American workhorses like the Fiat Strada and Fiat Toro are slated for much-needed refreshes. Even the unglamorous minivan segment is getting dragged into the modern era via a massive facelift for
May 31, 2026 · via clubalfa.it
Washington is beginning to treat autonomous trucking as a labor issue, not just a safety experiment. A new House transportation bill would set federal rules for driverless commercial vehicles while putting money behind workers who may have to adapt. The trucking automation debate has moved from tech demos in Texas to the committee rooms of Congress. That matters because self-driving freight is no longer a distant pitch from startups trying to impress investors. It is becoming a policy question tied to jobs, liability, interstate commerce and who gets to control the next version of America’s supply chain. The bill at the center of the fight is the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation package advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in May. The proposal was led by Committee Chairman Sam Graves of Missouri and Ranking Member Rick Larsen of Washington, and it includes what the committee describes as the first federal framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. That is a big sentence with a simple meaning: Washington wants one rulebook for driverless trucks before states create 50 different versions of the future. According to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee materials, the broader package authorizes about $580 billion for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and covers highways, bridges, transit, rail, safety and motor carrier programs. Inside that larger infrastructure bill is a section that could shape the deployment path for companies building autonomous freight systems, including Aurora, Kodiak AI, Bot Auto and others trying to move from limited routes to wider commercial service. The legislation would not immediately put fleets of unmanned trucks on every interstate. The Department of Transportation would have to establish safety standards, create reporting rules for crashes and incidents, and form a rulemaking committee that includes technology providers, truck makers, law enforcement, insurers,
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The Kamaz subsidiary road freight carrier Natcar (JSC National Carrier) has tested and is now commercially using cross-border transport using driverless trucks between Russia and Kazakhstan, the company has said. The trucks crossed the border of the two countries autonomously, with the crossing being part of a test run from Moscow to Astana. Kamaz General Director Sergei Kogogin announced the trial, saying that “The development of driverless transport is one of the current trends in the automotive industry. Kamaz has been developing driverless vehicles for many years and is the only Russian manufacturer of highly automated vehicles based on its own truck chassis today. The introduction of an experimental legal regime on Russian highways gave us the opportunity to launch highly automated Kamaz vehicles and allows us to test our developments on public roads. We are pleased that autonomous logistics, which during this time has confirmed its feasibility and efficiency, is now going international, and we are ready to provide further assistance in developing the project.” The partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan in transporting goods by highly automated vehicles is logical due to several factorsâa land border, an extensive road network, and improved digital connectivity. Natcar General Director Samat Sattarov said, “Logistics is a global living organism, and limiting its development to the borders of a single country is simply unpromising. I am confident that international projects and cooperation of this scale can bring driverless freight transportation to a fundamentally new level of service and technology.” Natcar is one of the main operators of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) and was created by Kamaz based on the KAMAZ-54901. Its fleet includes eighteen 54901s, transporting goods along the country’s major highways: the M-11 Neva, the Central Ring Road (A-113), and the M-12 Vostok. The company will continue to test new destinations for
May 30, 2026 · via russiaspivottoasia.com
Rheinmetall’s Autonomous Arctic Push and Record Truck Contract Fail to Ignite a Stagnant Share Price 30.05.2026 - 09:52:37 | boerse-global.deRheinmetall continues to fire on multiple operational cylinders, but its share price remains stuck in a painful consolidation. The defence group unveiled a new generation of unmanned Arctic vehicles in Canada, secured a €1.015 billion truck order from the Bundeswehr, and placed a heavily oversubscribed bond — yet the stock is nursing a year-to-date loss of nearly 20%. The most tangible driver of near-term revenue is the German army’s latest call-off under a framework contract signed in 2024. The order covers more than 2,000 military transport vehicles from the HX series, including 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 variants, with around 1,000 units of the heaviest type. Delivery through Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles is set to begin in the first half of 2026, with the bulk handed over by year-end. The previous call-off in January 2025 had covered 568 vehicles worth roughly €330 million, underscoring that the framework is being filled rapidly. Accounting for the latest order is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, the group is sharpening its technological edge in North America. At the CANSEC defence exhibition in Ottawa, Rheinmetall presented two new unmanned ground vehicles: the compact Mission Master SP2, which offers enhanced amphibious capabilities for multi-domain operations, and the Mission Master XT2 Arctic Edition. The XT2 weighs 2.2 tonnes, can carry a payload of up to one tonne, and boasts 61 centimetres of ground clearance, designed for deep snow, extreme off-road terrain and arctic temperatures. Both platforms are controlled by the AI-based PATH Kit, which handles image recognition, environment mapping, terrain analysis and autonomous obstacle avoidance. Rheinmetall’s footprint in Canada is not new — the subsidiary has been operating for four decades and employs
May 30, 2026 · via ad-hoc-news.de
New data from Texas has offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the self-driving vehicle industry in the United States. The figures show that Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving company, currently has a much larger fleet of registered autonomous vehicles than its competitors, including Tesla. According to data published through a new tracking platform created by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Waymo has registered 577 autonomous vehicles in the state. That is significantly higher than other companies operating in the sector and highlights the company's growing presence in the commercial robotaxi market. The data became available after a new Texas law came into effect on May 28, requiring autonomous vehicle companies to register their fleets and provide safety-related information to regulators. What does the new Texas data reveal? The Texas DMV's autonomous vehicle tracker provides the public with a detailed look at how many self-driving vehicles companies have registered in the state. According to the latest figures, Waymo leads the industry with 577 registered autonomous vehicles. It is followed by Avride with 317 vehicles and Nuro with 47. Tesla, which has been expanding its robotaxi operations in Texas, has registered 42 autonomous vehicles. Other operators include Volkswagen-owned MOIA, which has registered 12 autonomous electric microbuses. The new database is important because it offers one of the first transparent and publicly accessible views of the self-driving vehicle market in Texas, one of the most active regions for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment in the United States. Waymo ahead of competitors? Trending Stories Waymo's lead reflects years of investment in autonomous driving technology and commercial deployment. The company launched its commercial robotaxi service in Austin in March 2025 and has since expanded operations into Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Unlike some competitors that remain focused on testing, Waymo already operates
May 30, 2026 · via wionews.com
Congress is moving toward the first federal rules for self-driving big rigs, pairing new training money for human workers with a requirement that any remote backup help sits on U.S. soil. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee folded an autonomous commercial-vehicle framework into the broader five-year BUILD America 250 Act this month, beginning to answer a question looming over truck drivers and their towns: who is responsible for keeping the roads safe as pilot projects grow into everyday operations? Committee Clears New Transportation Bill The committee approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, in a 62-2 vote and sent it on to the full House for potential consideration, according to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The measure wraps the first nationwide framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles into a sweeping surface-transportation package and directs the Department of Transportation to set federal safety standards before driverless trucks operate across state lines. Remote Helpers Must Sit In The U.S. The bill would require "all remote assistants, driverless operations dispatchers, and remote drivers to be physically located within the United States or any territory of the United States," language aimed at preventing companies from outsourcing real-time intervention work overseas, according to the BUILD America 250 Act bill text. Lawmakers have repeatedly flagged the risk of offshored remote assistance during hearings on autonomous trucking operations. Training Grants For Drivers And Technicians The legislation authorizes a commercial motor-vehicle workforce development grant program that includes $27.5 million for fiscal year 2027, with larger amounts in subsequent years, to train licensed drivers and vehicle maintenance technicians on automated driving systems, according to the BUILD America 250 Act bill text. States, colleges, labor organizations, and nonprofits would be eligible to apply, and the program can support apprenticeships, internships, and outreach partnerships to prepare workers for the technology.
May 30, 2026 · via hoodline.com