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Uber riders in London can choose <b>autonomous</b> trips this year
London Uber users will soon be able to choose whether to take an autonomous vehicle or switch to a standard driver-operated journey at no extra cost. The service will mark the first time members of the public can travel in vehicles powered by Wayve's autonomous driving technology, which has been developed and trained on UK roads since 2018. Passengers requesting an UberX, Uber Electric or Comfort journey could be matched with a Wayve-powered vehicle at no additional cost. Riders will have the option to accept the autonomous vehicle or switch to a conventional journey. UK self-driving firm Wayve raised $1.5 billion (£1.1bn) from investors in February ahead of the launch of its robotaxis in London. Ensure you always get Fleet News insight. Make us your preferred source on Google Uber users in London can now join an interest list within the app to receive updates and improve their chances of being selected for an autonomous ride when the service launches. The initial fleet will use all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles fitted with 360-degree sensing technology. At launch, a licensed operator will remain on board while the service is introduced. The companies say the vehicles have been designed for autonomous operation and the service will move towards fully driverless journeys in future phases. Wayve's technology uses what the company describes as an "AV2.0" approach, which learns from real-world driving environments rather than relying on high-definition maps or pre-programmed driving rules. Passengers travelling in autonomous vehicles will have access to an Uber-designed in-cabin interface featuring interactive screens, ride controls, route visibility and support functions. The system will be available in 64 languages. The launch represents the next phase of the global partnership between Wayve and Uber to deploy autonomous vehicles on the ride-hailing platform, with London among the first cities selected. The
PepsiCo deploys fleet of <b>driverless trucks</b> to deliver Doritos and drinks in three states
In brief: Another milestone has been reached in our rapid and often worrying shift toward a Futurama-like world. PepsiCo has become the first major US consumer-goods company to boast a full-scale deployment of autonomous trucks on public roads, with 35 self-driving vehicles delivering goods in Arizona, five in Texas, and one in Arkansas. The trucks are moving PepsiCo products including Doritos, Cheetos, other Frito-Lay snacks, and drinks such as Gatorade. The routes run between bottling plants, storage facilities, and stores, including Walmart and Dollar General. It's not a small pilot with someone in the driver's seat ready to grab the wheel, either: these are driverless runs in live commercial networks. "These operations that we're running today are real," said Jim Farrell, senior vice president of supply chain at PepsiCo's North American beverages division, told The Wall Street Journal. "They are running in multiple markets in a live network, not like some experimental test environment." The vehicles themselves are medium- and heavy-duty box trucks built by Isuzu Motors and fitted with autonomous-driving systems from Gatik. They use cameras, radar, and lidar to monitor the road, and while the current trucks still have a steering wheel and cab, Gatik has said future generations would not technically need either. PepsiCo began working with Gatik in 2022, initially running the trucks with safety drivers. Fully driverless deliveries started in June 2025, and the company says the vehicles have had no accidents on public roads so far. It also claims a 99% on-time arrival rate once uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic are excluded. The trucks are best suited to short, repetitive routes where the software can learn the same roads over and over. One example is a 14-mile route between a Gatorade bottling plant and a storage facility. Store deliveries are more complicated,
EU countries back cross-border tests for <b>autonomous trucks</b>
Key takeaways: - Eighteen EU countries have signed a declaration to create cross-border test zones for autonomous vehicles. - The initiative covers freight road transport, logistics and public transport. - Participating states want to align type-approval, permitting and deployment procedures for autonomous vehicles. - Poland is among the signatories. - The Connecting Europe programme has earmarked €20m in 2026 to develop digital infrastructure supporting autonomous driving. The declaration was signed on 8 June in Luxembourg alongside a meeting of the EU Transport Council. It was endorsed by the transport ministers of 18 member states together with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the EU commissioner responsible for sustainable transport and tourism. A coordinated approach to automated transport in Europe The initiative forms part of the European Action Plan for the Automotive Industry and is intended to support a more coordinated rollout of autonomous vehicles across the European Union. A central element is the creation of cross-border test zones for different automated transport use cases — including freight transport and logistics as well as public transport. Participating countries plan to work on common approaches to vehicle type-approval, permitting processes and the practical steps required to deploy new solutions. The declaration also highlights the objective of enabling faster deployment — including in cross-border operations — while maintaining consistent safety standards. From fragmented systems towards a more unified market Signatories say they will apply a shared set of technical requirements based on existing EU rules on vehicle type-approval and the safety of automated driving systems. The document calls for closer cooperation between national type-approval authorities, including information sharing on testing, and steps towards mutual recognition of approvals and vehicle authorisations. The aim is to make it easier to move autonomous vehicles into commercial operation, including vehicles operating without a safety driver. At the same time, the declaration
Doritos without drivers? PepsiCo's <b>autonomous truck</b> rollout sparks logistics dbate
Key takeaways: - PepsiCo has become the first major consumer goods company to deploy driverless freight trucks at commercial scale, signalling that autonomous logistics is moving beyond pilot projects and into everyday supply chain operations. - Supporters say autonomous trucking could reduce costs, improve delivery reliability and help tackle chronic driver shortages, making it an increasingly attractive proposition for food manufacturers and retailers. - The technology’s expansion is also intensifying debate over job losses, safety risks and regulation, raising questions about how quickly the food industry should embrace driverless freight. The food industry has spent the past several years trying to make supply chains more resilient. First came the pandemic, followed by labour shortages, inflation, transport disruption and rising operating costs. While many manufacturers responded by investing in automation inside factories and warehouses, PepsiCo is now pushing that transformation beyond the factory gate and onto public roads. The snack giant has entered a multi-year partnership with autonomous freight specialist Gatik to launch one of the biggest real-world tests of autonomous freight technology in the US, deploying dozens of driverless trucks to transport Frito-Lay snacks between manufacturing sites, distribution centres and retail locations. While self-driving cars continue to dominate public attention, it’s the less glamorous world of freight that may be bringing autonomous technology into the mainstream first. However, the move has attracted attention far beyond the tech itself. The rollout has reignited concerns about employment, safety and regulation. Labour groups have criticised it, while regulators continue to grapple with how autonomous freight should be governed. The result is a debate that extends well beyond PepsiCo’s experiment and into broader questions about how supply chains will operate in the years ahead. From pilot project to everyday deliveries PepsiCo has become the first major consumer goods company in the US to deploy
PepsiCo, Gatik announce agreement on <b>autonomous</b> freight | Jonesboro Sun | paxtonmedia.com
NEW YORK — A new project will help a worldwide-known company with getting its product to stores in Arkansas using autonomous vehicles, officials said Monday. Officials with PepsiCo and Gatik said they would be involved in the multi-year agreement to deploy autonomous freight in North America. Officials said in a media release that Gatik is already operating for PepsiCo in Arkansas, Arizona and Texas. In discussing the project, both companies said the partnership will help PepsiCo. strengthen its supply chain network that creates and moves its food and beverage products across the US every day. “It provides a practical way (for Pepsi Co.) to improve delivery consistency, add capacity and support customer service across a complex, high-volume operation,” the announcement said. “It also marks a major commercial milestone for Gatik, which is now delivering autonomous freight at commercial scale inside one of the world’s largest and most demanding consumer goods supply chains.” Officials from both companies said the agreement would be beneficial for them as well as customers. “Serving our vast network of customers requires a supply chain that is safe, reliable and built for the future,” Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at PepsiCo Jim Farrell said. “Batik is already operating inside our networks and brings the autonomous freight technology, commercial experience and scale we need to strengthen service, add capacity and move products more consistently for our customers.” “Autonomous trucking has reached commercial scale when it operates inside one of the most demanding supply chains on the planet,” CEO and co-founder of Gatik, Gautam Narang, said. “That is what Gatik is doing with PepsiCo. Our autonomous trucks are already moving products every day across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, and this partnership is proof that Gatik is becoming central to how the world’s largest companies move goods.” Officials also
Volvo <b>Autonomous</b> Solutions and DSV Launch <b>Self-Driving</b> Freight Corridor in Texas
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and global transport and logistics provider DSV have officially initiated commercial autonomous freight operations in Texas. The milestone deployment marked its first revenue-generating cargo haul utilizing the purpose-built Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, establishing a foundation for scalable, self-driving fleet integration across North American logistics networks. The hub-to-hub freight runs operate directly between designated Aurora terminals in Dallas and Houston, fully absorbing the autonomous lanes into DSV’s existing regional distribution flows. Purpose-Built Hardware Integrated with the Aurora Driver The flagship vehicle utilized in the rollout is the Volvo VNL Autonomous, a Class 8 semi-truck engineered from the ground up for production-level self-driving applications. Rather than using aftermarket retrofits, the truck features factory-integrated redundantly engineered steering, braking, and power management systems to guarantee safety-critical backups. The vehicle’s primary digital guidance system is the Aurora Driver, an advanced suite of software and hardware combining long-range lidar, radar, and high-definition cameras. This sensory array allows the vehicle to safely navigate complex, high-density interstate traffic. To maintain strict alignment with Volvo’s structured safety frameworks during this initial launch phase, a professional safety driver remains behind the wheel to monitor system behaviors and retain override authority. Maximizing Asset Utilization via a Production-Level Ecosystem To support commercial operations at scale, V.A.S. is deploying its comprehensive Autona/freight program for DSV. This end-to-end transport ecosystem bundles the specialized autonomous trucks with self-driving technologies from strategic partners like Aurora and Waabi, while layering in the cloud-based dispatching routing, terminal management tools, and specialized maintenance infrastructure needed to support driverless operations. Helmut Schweighofer, CEO of DSV Road, stated that autonomous driving is rapidly moving toward real-world operations. He explained that the collaboration with Volvo in Texas represents a production-level, depot-to-depot setup that presents clear opportunities to improve safety and driver comfort, mitigate a growing regional driver shortage,
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Ukraine Develops <b>Autonomous</b> Technology to Hunt Down Shahed Drones
Ukraine has developed technology that automates 95% of the process of intercepting Shahed drones. The technology was developed by MaXon Systems, according to Zbroyari and Defender Media. The system has already successfully passed combat tests in the Kharkiv region with a unit of the 12th Special Forces Group. Video confirmation was published today by the state-run Brave1 platform, of which MaXon Systems is a member. The operator views the movement of targets in real time, selects a target, and issues a strike command. After that, the system autonomously guides the drone to the target, independently identifies it, and locks onto Shahed-type UAVs. Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that, with the support of Brave1, the manufacturer was able to transition from the prototype stage to successful combat deployment in less than a year. “Autonomy is one of the key areas of development in modern air defense. Such technologies allow for a faster response to massive attacks and more effective protection of Ukrainian cities,” Fedorov noted. Підтримати нас можна через: Приват: 5169 3351 0164 7408 PayPal - [email protected] Стати нашим патроном за лінком ⬇ Subscribe to our newsletter or on ours Telegram Thank you!! You are subscribed to our newsletter
PepsiCo, Gatik scale <b>autonomous</b> trucking deployment in North America
PepsiCo, Gatik launch autonomous trucking deployment in North America PepsiCo is expanding its use of autonomous trucks through a new multi-year partnership with autonomous freight technology company Gatik, a move the companies describe as the largest commercial deployment of driverless freight transportation to date. The agreement builds on an existing relationship that began in 2022 and will see Gatik continue operating driverless trucks within PepsiCo’s regional distribution networks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas. The companies say the deployment will help strengthen PepsiCo’s supply chain by improving delivery consistency, adding transportation capacity, and supporting customer service across its North American food and beverage operations. “Serving our vast network of customers requires a supply chain that is safe, reliable, and built for the future,” said Jim Farrell, senior vice president of supply chain at PepsiCo. “Gatik is already operating inside our networks and brings the autonomous freight technology, commercial experience, and scale we need to strengthen service, add capacity, and move products more consistently for our customers.” The partnership focuses on regional freight movements between facilities, a segment of the supply chain characterized by frequent, time-sensitive deliveries. Gatik’s autonomous trucks are designed to handle both highway and surface street operations and can adapt routes based on changing demand and distribution center activity. According to the companies, the technology allows PepsiCo to add or remove stops and adjust delivery plans without major operational changes, helping improve on-time performance while increasing network flexibility. “Autonomous trucking has reached commercial scale when it operates inside one of the most demanding supply chains on the planet,” said Gautam Narang, co-founder and CEO of Gatik. “That is what Gatik is doing with PepsiCo. Our autonomous trucks are already moving products every day across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas, and this partnership is proof that Gatik is becoming central to
EZGO signs deal to build an <b>autonomous</b> EV platform for the US market
EZGO Technologies has signed a strategic investment and cooperation agreement with Autotrax.ai and Zhejiang Hengyuan Machinery to create a vertically integrated commercial vehicle solution purpose-built for the US market. Zhejiang Hengyuan, which supplies a chassis platform offering a 0.5-2-ton payload range, has delivered more than 3,000 units to autonomous vehicle customers, including WeRide and Jiushi. The vehicles that the companies develop together will be assembled at Autotrax.ai’s California facility, supporting localized US assembly requirements for commercial fleet deployment and procurement opportunities. The companies aim to launch all-weather autonomous logistics commercial vehicles in the US market in the first half of 2027, targeting rapidly growing commercial logistics and intelligent transportation segments in North America. EZGO has proposed making a strategic equity investment in Autotrax.ai. Proceeds from the investment, the amount of which is yet to be determined, are expected to support the expansion of Autotrax.ai’s US assembly line, the introduction of lithium battery testing capabilities, engineering scale-up and customer validation and compliance restructuring in preparation for a potential future US capital market transaction. “This three-party alliance brings together three complementary strengths: EZGO’s lithium battery manufacturing expertise and intelligent VCS technology, Zhejiang Hengyuan’s iChassis platform validated by autonomous vehicle companies, and Autotrax.ai’s US-based autonomous driving engineering and California assembly capability. We believe this collaboration positions us to participate in the rapidly evolving autonomous commercial vehicle market in North America,” said Ye Jianhui, Chairman and CEO of EZGO Technologies. Source: EZGO Technologies
Military <b>Trucks</b> Go Robotic: 500-Mile Hybrid EVs Head to the Battlefield
Supply runs in hostile territory usually mean rolling the dice with human lives. American Rheinmetall and EV startup Harbinger just announced they're changing those odds with autonomous hybrid trucks that can haul cargo 500 miles without a driver—or a fuel stop. The partnership, revealed in May 2026, combines Harbinger's fully drive-by-wire electric chassis with Rheinmetall's combat vehicle expertise. Their "Praesidia" prototype promises something military logistics has never seen: - Silent electric operation - 100kW of exportable power for weapons systems - Enough range to complete extended missions without charging infrastructure Think Tesla's Cybertruck, but designed to survive IED attacks while powering counter-drone systems. This isn't just about fancy tech—it's about "attritable mass," Pentagon speak for systems cheap enough to lose in combat. Traditional military trucks cost millions and require trained drivers who become targets. These robotic mules flip that equation entirely. According to Harbinger CEO John Harris, the goal is "keeping service men and women out of harm's way" while delivering supplies under fire. If insurgents destroy one, you've lost hardware, not lives—a calculus that fundamentally changes how military logistics operates in contested areas. The technology hinges on Harbinger's drive-by-wire architecture, where steering, braking, and acceleration happen electronically rather than through mechanical linkages. No cab, no steering wheel, no human vulnerability. Electronic controls mean autonomous software can command these trucks without complex retrofitting. American Rheinmetall's Matthew Warnick calls it "one of the most autonomy-ready commercial chassis ever built in the United States"—basically plug-and-play robotics for military missions. The hybrid powertrain offers tactical advantages beyond just range: - Silent battery-only operation for stealth missions - Reduced heat signatures - Massive onboard power generation for electronic warfare systems Joint demonstrations begin this summer, targeting rapid prototyping programs that could field these trucks within years, not decades. The real test isn't whether they
Global Dump <b>Truck</b> Market to Reach USD 146.5 Billion by 2034 as
Global Dump Truck Market to Reach USD 146.5 Billion by 2034 as Caterpillar Advances Autonomous Haulage and Volvo CE Accelerates Electric Truck Production Global dump truck market size was valued at USD 71.2 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach SD 146.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.85% during the forecast period. The global dump truck industry encompasses the manufacturing, sale, and demand for heavy-duty tipper trucks used to transport loose materials, such as sand, gravel, and ore, primarily supporting construction, mining, and infrastructure development worldwide.It covers various vehicle types, including rear-dump, side-dump, roll-off, articulated, rigid, on-road, and off-road dump trucks, serving applications across construction, mining, infrastructure projects, agriculture, and military operations. The market features both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and emerging electric and autonomous or semi-autonomous models aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Key drivers include rising government investment in infrastructure, expanding mining activities, rapid urbanisation, and technological innovation. Click Here to Receive a Free Sample Copy of the Report: https://www.tedresearchsolutions.com/report/2738 • For instance, in January 2026, Caterpillar unveiled its next generation of autonomous construction technologies at CES 2026, highlighting advancements for haul trucks and heavy-duty dump truck operations. The company expanded its autonomy platform with AI-driven machine control, real-time fleet management, and enhanced safety capabilities designed to improve productivity at mining and construction sites. Caterpillar's latest developments build on its long-standing leadership in autonomous haulage systems and reinforce its commitment to digital transformation in the dump truck industry. Infrastructure Expansion, Mining Demand, and Urbanisation to Drive the Market Growth The global dump truck market share is strongly driven by expanding infrastructure development, rising mining activities, and rapid urbanisation, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in transportation networks, housing projects, smart cities, and mining operations, which significantly increases the
If artificial intelligence (AI)-based unmanned <b>self-driving</b> Remicon mixer <b>trucks</b> are introduced, how..
If artificial intelligence (AI)-based unmanned self-driving Remicon mixer trucks are introduced, how effective will they be. Currently, the cost of transporting one mixer truck based on the metropolitan area is about 75,000 won (excluding oil costs). Assuming that ready-mixed concrete manufacturers operate self-driving mixer trucks on average five times a day and 25 days a month, transportation costs alone will reduce about 112 million won per vehicle per year. On top of that, the benefits are even greater as the burden of additional costs such as waiting allowances for construction sites and recovery allowances paid to recover ready-mixed concrete washing water disappears. Of course, the manufacturer is responsible for vehicle maintenance, self-driving subscription fees, and insurance premiums. There is also a variable that winter is the off-season of construction. Currently, the price of new ready-mixed concrete mixer trucks is generally around 160 million. 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. This scenario is supported by the fact that there are many cases of recovering investments based on three years even when introducing industrial robots. The ready-mixed concrete truck runs a relatively fixed route from the ready-mixed concrete plant to the construction site. The technical difficulty is relatively low compared to taxis heading to different destinations each time. Above all, if a market can be formed, technology will be rapidly advanced. It can also prepare for safety risks caused by aging. According to a 2022 survey by the Korea Federation of Remicon Industry Cooperatives, the average
Dongfeng Automobile launches OpenVAN <b>autonomous</b> logistics brand | Gasgoo
Gasgoo Munich- Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. unveiled its new autonomous freight mobility brand, Dongfeng OpenVAN, at a global launch event in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, on June 6, introducing four driverless logistics vehicles developed in partnership with autonomous driving specialist Zelos. Image source: Zelos Dongfeng said the lineup represents the first city-focused autonomous cargo vehicle series launched by a commercial vehicle manufacturer, underscoring a growing trend of collaboration between established vehicle makers and self-driving technology companies. According to the company, the OpenVAN name combines the concepts of openness and intelligent transportation. "Open" reflects an open technology platform, manufacturing capability and partnership ecosystem, while "VAN" represents a mobile logistics unit. The brand positions itself as a provider of intelligent freight solutions with ambitions to become a global leader in autonomous logistics while promoting safer transportation, more efficient delivery operations and lower-emission urban mobility. Image source: Zelos The initial product portfolio spans a broad range of logistics applications. The DF-2 offers a cargo volume of 2 cubic meters, a payload capacity of 1 tonne and a driving range of 120 kilometers, targeting last-mile delivery, road inspection and light sanitation operations. The DF-8 provides 8 cubic meters of cargo space, a payload of 2.8 tonnes and a range of 150 to 195 kilometers, making it suitable for retail distribution and cold-chain transportation. The DF-25 delivers 25 cubic meters of cargo capacity, a 4-tonne payload and a range of 300 kilometers, positioning it as an alternative for 4.2-meter light-duty truck applications. At the top of the range, the DF-60 features 60 cubic meters of cargo volume, a payload capacity of 13.6 tonnes and a range of 200 kilometers, covering freight scenarios typically served by 9- to 12-meter commercial trucks. Together, the four models are designed to support logistics operations ranging from last-mile delivery to trunk
EPI A: <b>Autonomy</b> Partnerships And African Orders Will Support Steady Future P/E
Update shared on 07 Jun 2026 Fair value Increased 2.18%Analysts have raised their price target on Epiroc from SEK 266.40 to SEK 272.20, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are now slightly different from prior estimates. What's in the News - Epiroc and Heidelberg Materials are working on a proof of concept in Western Australia to adapt Epiroc's LinkOA autonomy platform for driverless haul trucks in quarry operations, extending LinkOA beyond mining into the aggregates sector. Source: Company announcement. - The Heidelberg Materials project is designed to validate mixed fleet autonomous haulage using Komatsu HD605 trucks, loaders and auxiliary vehicles, with a focus on safety, haulage efficiency, reduced operator dependency and performance in varying operating conditions. Source: Company announcement. - Epiroc has formed a partnership with SANY Group to combine Epiroc hydraulic breakers, attachments and ground engaging tools with SANY excavators and loaders, aiming to offer more integrated equipment combinations for mining and infrastructure customers. Source: Company announcement. - Within mining, Epiroc and SANY intend to work together on electrified equipment and charging solutions alongside SANY's capabilities in electric micro grids and green energy, targeting productivity benefits for customers using electric fleets. Source: Company announcement. - Epiroc has secured large equipment orders, including about US$20 million of Minetruck haulers and Scooptram loaders for Mopani Copper Mines in Zambia and SEK 380 million of autonomous, cable electric Pit Viper 275 E drill rigs for a surface mining customer in Africa, with deliveries scheduled through 2027. Source: Company announcements. Valuation Changes - Fair Value: The updated fair value estimate has moved from SEK 266.40 to SEK 272.20, a small upward adjustment in the model. - Discount Rate: The discount rate has shifted slightly lower from 6.78% to 6.68%, reflecting updated inputs to
House panel OKs 2027 funding bill with $200 million for <b>truck</b> parking
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
Volvo <b>Autonomous</b> Solutions and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with ...
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,
Harbinger and Rheinmetall Develop 500-mile <b>Autonomous</b> Military <b>Trucks</b>
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
US: Harbinger, Rheinmetall team up for 500-mile <b>autonomous</b> hybrid EV
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