Download Toyota Motor Corporation aims to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on fuel cell technology Toyota intends to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in cellcentric Upon closing, Toyota will bring its complementary know-how and expertise to the joint venture All three shareholders intend to further strengthen cellcentric as a… - Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on fuel cell technology - Toyota intends to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in cellcentric - Upon closing, Toyota will bring its complementary know-how and expertise to the joint venture - All three shareholders intend to further strengthen cellcentric as a leading manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications Leinfelden‑Echterdingen and Kirchheim u. Teck, Germany / Gothenburg, Sweden / Tokyo, Japan - Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), the Volvo Group (Volvo), cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. The three companies intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third joint venture partner to cellcentric. The combination of the parties’ complementary experience and know-how will support and advance their joint objective to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric intend to jointly manage the development and production of fuel cell unit cells — the core component of fuel cell systems — and directly linked architecture and control elements with the aim of creating competitive products based on
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Dubai launches self-driving taxi service in Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah The first phase of the commercial rollout includes the deployment of 100 autonomous taxis within Dubai’s transport network - PUBLISHED: Mon 30 Mar 2026, 9:28 PM UPDATED: Mon 30 Mar 2026, 9:41 PM Dubai will now begin commercial use of self-driving taxis for customers in two areas of the emirate, the RTA announced on Monday, March 30. The service will be available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go company and WeRide. WeRide vehicles will be available through the Uber app, with Tolool for Transportation company taking on fleet management and operations duties. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Meanwhile, Apollo Go — a subsidiary of Baidu — will provide the autonomous mobility service via the Apollo Go app in collaboration with the Dubai Taxi Company. The first phase of the commercial rollout includes the deployment of 100 autonomous taxis within Dubai’s transport network, with plans for the gradual expansion of the fleet in the coming years. Highest safety standards In the lead-up to the launch, a series of operational trials of autonomous vehicles was conducted on designated roads across Dubai to evaluate system performance and ensure readiness for deployment within the emirate’s traffic environment, in accordance with the highest standards of safety and operations. Autonomous vehicles operate within an integrated system powered by artificial intelligence, advanced sensing technologies, and autonomous decision-making systems, ensuring safe and seamless mobility in real urban environments and on open roads alongside live traffic. Autonomous taxis operate through an integrated software system powered by artificial intelligence, high-definition digital maps, and deep learning algorithms, enabling real-time data processing and decision-making during operation. The vehicles can interact effectively with dynamic traffic conditions, including intersections, traffic signals, pedestrians, and
Mar 31, 2026 · via khaleejtimes.com
31.03.2026 | Fuel Cells
We at Daimler Truck are pursuing a dual-track strategy to decarbonize transport with batteries and hydrogen. Because it enables us to provide our customers with the best solutions, depending on the use case. Because it makes decarbonization faster and more cost-efficient for our industry. And because it strengthens the long-term competitiveness and resilience of our company – and of Europe as a whole. Now, we want to move forward and go the next big step in terms of hydrogen-powered trucking – together with Toyota Motor Corporation. An article by Andreas Gorbach.
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Marsouto, an autonomous trucking startup, said Wednesday it successfully completed a 3,379-kilometer autonomous freight haul stretching from the western to the eastern United States. The trip marks the world's longest single-route autonomous freight delivery on record. Marsouto covered the long-haul route from the Port of Long Beach, California, to Hyundai Mobis module plants in Alabama and Georgia in three days. The truck traveled up to 1,300 km per day, demonstrating overwhelming operational efficiency. That figure is approximately 63% higher than the roughly 800 km per day averaged by veteran truck drivers in the U.S. The run was conducted with a heavy-duty truck loaded with automotive semi-knocked-down kits (CKD) for export at 35 tons, the maximum payload permitted under U.S. federal regulations. Even with the heavy cargo, the vehicle maintained stable high-speed driving at up to 120 km/h, proving the technology's maturity. Autonomous driving for heavy-duty trucks is technically demanding. It requires sustained situational awareness over long distances, rapid decision-making at high speeds, and precise control calibrated to vehicle size and cargo weight. Repeated lateral oscillations at high speeds, in particular, can damage cargo, requiring specialized know-how. To address these challenges, Marsouto deployed its proprietary end-to-end (E2E) AI-based autonomous driving system called "MarsPilot." The system integrates perception, judgment and control into a single neural network, enabling preemptive recognition, swift decision-making and precise vehicle control throughout long-haul operations. "The operational experience we accumulated through domestic regulatory sandboxes in Korea laid the groundwork for our successful transcontinental run in the U.S.," Marsouto CEO Park Il-su said. "We plan to expand our U.S. fleet within the first half of this year and aim to accumulate 100 million km of driving data, continuing to drive middle-mile logistics innovation on highways in both Korea and the United States."
Mar 31, 2026 · via en.sedaily.com
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced plans to conduct a pilot program to test autonomous freight technologies along one of the state’s busiest freight corridors. On March 27, TDOT provided details on the Memphis/West Tennessee Smart Freight Corridor Pilot, which will be conducted on I‑40 between Memphis and Blue Oval City, in partnership with private sector company Cavnue, LLC. As part of the multi-year pilot, officials will test “Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) freight technologies in real‑world operating conditions, giving TDOT the data and insights needed to shape long‑term freight modernization strategies for Tennessee.” TDOT says that the goal of the project is to better understand how new freight technologies can: - Improve safety and reduce congestion - Support connected freight applications across multiple fleets - Enhance incident response and system efficiency - Inform long‑term planning and statewide freight modernization strategies Project planning work is expected to begin in the coming months. The pilot is expected to run through 2028. TDOT said that this location was chosen for the pilot because of “rapid industrial growth in West Tennessee, including major investments in and around Blue Oval City.” “Tennessee continues to lead the nation in building an innovative and efficient transportation network,” said Governor Bill Lee. “This pilot strengthens one of our most important freight corridors and supports continued economic development in West Tennessee. By embracing new technology, we’re ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of Tennesseans and the industries that drive our economy.” “This pilot represents a forward-looking investment in Tennessee’s freight network and an important step toward preparing our infrastructure for the next generation of freight mobility,” said TDOT Commissioner Will Reid. As part of the pilot, Cavnue will be responsible for : - Conducting detailed corridor and infrastructure analysis - Developing the pilot’s concept of
Mar 30, 2026 · via cdllife.com
ZHODINO, 30 March (BelTA) – The Chukotka Autonomous Area, Russian Federation intends to buy RUB3 billion worth of Belarusian machines, vehicles, and equipment by 2030. The figure was mentioned by Vice Governor for Economy and Investments of Russia’s Chukotka Autonomous Area Anton Yaremchuk during a tour of the Belarusian heavy truck manufacturer BelAZ, BelTA has learned. The Chukotka Autonomous Area has a clear need for machines and vehicles of Belarusian make such as MAZ trucks, MTZ tractors, and solutions from Amkodor. Anton Yaremchuk stressed: “We’ve calculated that the initial purchase by 2030 will be about RUB3 billion. And it is not the first step. We need municipal vehicles and trucks for the mining industry,” the vice governor stressed. According to Anton Yaremchuk, BelAZ trucks can reveal their potential in the Baimka ore zone but the project is still in the design phase for now. “Once active phase of the work begins, we may need dump trucks,” he said. Belarusian manufacturers pay special attention not just to procurement, but to creating a comprehensive ecosystem around the equipment. “When BelAZ vehicles start operating in our area, it’s important to know that there’s a service center nearby that can provide quick and high-quality assistance. This is why the development of service infrastructure and the introduction of new equipment are processes that should go hand in hand. And we see this as one of those anchor projects that will set the tone for all future cooperation,” noted Anton Yaremchuk. These matters were discussed, among other things, at a meeting with the president and in more detail with the Council of Ministers. According to the vice governor, the dialogue was very substantive and productive. “We expressed the identified need and discussed the prospects. The key thing is that we have managed to do more than
Mar 30, 2026 · via eng.belta.by
Autonomous trucks will soon begin testing along State Highway 130.
Autonomous trucks soon to hit Central Texas
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Autonomous trucks will soon begin testing along State Highway 130.
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