[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Windrose Eyes 1,000-KM Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck by 2030 Startup OEM Wins 20 More Orders as First US Delivery Beats Schedule Staff Reporter Key Takeaways: - Windrose expects its R700 electric tractor to exceed 1,000 kilometers of range by 2030 through larger battery packs and charging advances. - U.S. deliveries began April 1, with more than 100 committed orders scheduled for delivery within six months. - Production is underway in China, with European manufacturing and assembly plants also under development. Windrose Technology expects by 2030 to be producing battery-electric trucks with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, about 1½ times the range of the startup Class 8 tractor manufacturer’s biggest current rig. The R700 tractor is available in two configurations: a short-range tractor with a 436-kilowatt-hour battery pack capable of 200-250 miles, and a long-range semi with a 730-kWh battery pack capable of 400-450 miles. Generation 2 R700s are spec’d with a 670 km- or 416-mile range, but Generation 3 models will have a range of 805 km or 507 miles in 2028, and Generation 4 models will be capable of exceeding 1,000 km or 621 miles in 2030, Windrose said in an April 6 social media post. The increase in range will be the result of the truck’s battery size jumping to 811 kWh for Generation 3 models and more than 960 kWh for Generation 4 models, the company added in a road map. In addition, Windrose expects charging capabilities to have expanded beyond the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) by the time Generation 4 models are released, the road map showed. MCS has yet to see widespread deployment for battery-electric trucks but will be one of the foundations of the range and refueling credentials of Windrose’s fellow
Apr 8, 2026 · via ttnews.com
Kodiak expands autonomous trucking into Midwest with Ohio pilot Kodiak AI has completed an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, marking its first operational deployment outside the Southern United States and extending driverless operations into a key Midwest freight corridor. The program, conducted in partnership with DriveOhio, included on-road demonstrations along Interstate 70 as well as controlled testing at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio. The effort also involved the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Transportation. The company says the pilot represents an expansion of its operational design domain beyond the Sunbelt, where most autonomous trucking deployments have been concentrated due to more predictable weather and road conditions. The Ohio initiative brought together transportation officials, policymakers and industry stakeholders from Ohio and Indiana to observe driverless longhaul operations and discuss deployment, safety and regulatory considerations. Kodiak also demonstrated its Level 4 autonomous capabilities in a series of real-world scenarios, including navigating construction zones, merging onto highways, passing slower vehicles and responding to disabled vehicles and pedestrians. Additional demonstrations were held for first responders at the Indiana Department of Transportation’s traffic management center in Indianapolis. “Our work with DriveOhio marks an important step toward scaling autonomous trucking nationwide,” said Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak. “This program highlights not only the maturity of our technology, but also its ability to operate safely and effectively beyond the sunbelt, in new environments that are critical to the U.S. supply chain.” Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under
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- Applied Intuition hosted a Physical AI day highlighting its ambitions and challenges. - Marc Andreessen said that the "practical reality of existing in the world" is a challenge for AI. - Applied Intuition is making a lofty pitch to automate mining and logistics. A Bay Area startup company wants AI to leave the chat and run the physical world. Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley software company that develops autonomous systems, hosted Physical AI Day last week to demonstrate the potential of automating mines, farms, and trucks. Unlike an AI agent that lives entirely online, Applied Intuition is adding its software to existing machinery that has to navigate the real world. The challenge? The machines need to operate in environments with high levels of uncertainty, such as hundreds of miles of freeway, a growing field or crops, or an underground mining site. Marc Andreessen, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and an early backer of Applied Intuition, spoke at Physical AI Day and talked about both the potential and pitfalls of the technology as companies try to bring bits to atoms. In conversation with CEO Qasar Younis and CTO Peter Ludwig, Andreessen said the AI revolution comes in two waves: "the virtual wave and the physical wave." "The virtual wave is much easier to explain — you only need the keyboard," Andreessen said. "But the world is built for physical experience for people. How do you build a humanoid to fit into that environment?" Andreessen said he once bought his child a robot dog made by a Chinese company, only to realize that it weighed 150 pounds, needed to be held up by a rack when idle, and was simply not safe for children should it fall over. "The practical reality of existing in the world is a completely different thing,"
Apr 8, 2026 · via businessinsider.com
Filed by Churchill Capital Corp IX pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: Churchill Capital Corp IX (Registration No. 333-290370) On April 7, 2026, Plus Automation, Inc. (“PlusAI”) held a webcast to discuss updates to its business. The following presentation accompanied the webcast: Driving an Intelligent Future April 2026 CopC yo rp igy hrt ig © ht 2 © 02 2 60 P 2l6 u P sA lu I, sIA nIc , .I n Ac ll. r A ig llh rt ig sh rt es s e re rv se er dv . e d | . 1 | Churchill Capital About This Presentation This presentation is provided for informational purposes only and has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a proposed business combination (the“proposedtransaction”) between PlusAI Automation, Inc. (“PlusAI”) and Churchill Capital Corp. IX(“ChurchillIX”) and potential related offering of the securities of Churchill IX or PlusAI in a private placement (the“proposedtransactions”) and for no other purpose. By accepting this presentation, each recipient agrees: (i) to maintain the confidentiality of all information that is contained in this presentation and not already in the public domain; (ii) to return or destroy all copies of this presentation or portions thereof in its possession following the request for the return or destruction of such copies; and (iii) to use this presentation for the sole purpose of evaluating the proposed transactions. Any reproduction or distribution of this presentation, in whole or in part, or the disclosure of its contents, without the prior consent of Churchill IX and PlusAI is prohibited. The information contained herein does not purport to be all inclusive and none of PlusAI, Churchill IX nor any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees or advisers or
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Filed by Churchill Capital Corp IX pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: Churchill Capital Corp IX (Registration No. 333-290370) On April 7, 2026, Plus Automation, Inc. (“PlusAI”) held a webcast to discuss updates to its business. The following is a transcript of that webcast: Derrick Nueman: Thank you for joining us today for our business update call. My name is Derrick Nueman, Vice President of Investor Relations at PlusAI. The webcast will be available for replay at plus.ai/investors, where you will also find a copy of the investor presentation. Please note that this afternoon's webcast contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX. These forward-looking statements are based upon information available to PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX today and reflect the current views and expectations of PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the timing of development milestones, potential future customers and revenues, competitive industry outlook, our ability to enter into future agreements and generate revenue relating to our HyperFoundry platform, and the timing and completion of the business combination. Please refer to the presentation accompanying this webcast for more information on the risk regarding these forward-looking statements that could cause actual results to differ materially. It is now my pleasure to turn things over to David Liu, PlusAI’s CEO and Co-Founder. David Liu: Welcome to our business update call and thank you for joining us. I’m David Liu, Co-founder and CEO of PlusAI. Today’s call is intended to provide an update on the company’s recent business momentum, including key operational highlights, the introduction of a new revenue stream, and continued strong customer engagements across our
Apr 8, 2026 · via stocktitan.net
- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Level 4 Autonomous Highway Trucking Market to Reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2036 Fleet automation reshapes long-haul economics as driver shortages and rising labor costs drive adoption Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:39am Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Newark Today The global Level 4 autonomous highway trucking market is projected to surge to USD 7.8 billion by 2036, registering a robust CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period. This acceleration reflects a fundamental restructuring of long-haul freight economics, where rising driver wages, labor shortages, and regulatory pressures are forcing fleet operators to reconsider traditional operating models. Autonomous trucking is becoming a strategic necessity as carriers seek predictable cost structures and higher asset utilization. Why it matters The transition to Level 4 autonomous trucking is transforming the logistics industry, enabling carriers to move beyond human limitations and unlock new levels of productivity. These technologies enable continuous 24/7 vehicle operation, reduced dependency on driver availability, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced safety through consistent system behavior. This shift is redefining competitive dynamics as automation directly influences cost
Apr 8, 2026 · via nationaltoday.com
Kodiak AI has completed its first autonomous trucking program outside the Sun Belt, partnering with DriveOhio to test driverless technology on Interstate 70—one of North America’s busiest freight corridors. The program brought together the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to show how autonomous trucks can handle critical northern freight routes that underpin the U.S. supply chain. “Our work with DriveOhio marks an important step toward scaling autonomous trucking nationwide,” said Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak. “This program highlights not only the maturity of our technology, but also its ability to operate safely and effectively beyond the Sun Belt, in new environments that are critical to the U.S. supply chain.” The demonstration expands Kodiak’s operational design domain beyond its Texas and southern highway testing into the Midwest. The company is now proving the Kodiak Driver can manage northern freight corridors essential to national logistics networks. Interstate 70 links major Midwest hubs and carries a significant share of cross-country freight volume, making it a key proving ground for broader adoption. Kodiak showcased its Level 4 autonomous trucking capabilities through real-world driving demonstrations at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio. The technical scenarios included navigating construction zones, merging onto highways, passing slower vehicles, yielding to disabled vehicles and responding to unexpected pedestrian crossings. The company also hosted a demonstration for first responders at the INDOT Traffic Management Center in Indianapolis. The program brought together transportation officials, policymakers and industry stakeholders from across Ohio and Indiana, giving them firsthand experience with the technology. Kodiak engaged participants on its safety case, commercial operations and best practices for integrating autonomous vehicles into existing freight networks. DriveOhio, Ohio’s centralized hub for connected and autonomous vehicle testing, functions as the bridge between research and real-world application and positions
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- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Kodiak AI Expands Autonomous Trucking Beyond the Sunbelt Milestone program with DriveOhio showcases driverless trucks on critical Midwest freight corridor Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:45pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Indianapolis Today Kodiak AI, a leading provider of autonomous vehicle technology, has successfully completed an autonomous trucking program in Ohio in partnership with DriveOhio, the state's hub for connected and autonomous vehicle testing. The program marks Kodiak's first operational deployment outside the sunbelt, bringing together stakeholders from Ohio and Indiana to experience autonomous long-haul trucking on Interstate 70, one of North America's most commercially significant freight corridors. Why it matters This expansion into the Midwest represents an important step for Kodiak in scaling autonomous trucking nationwide. The program highlights the maturity of Kodiak's technology and its ability to operate safely and effectively beyond the sunbelt, in new environments that are critical to the U.S. supply chain. The details The demonstration program with DriveOhio showcased Kodiak's Level 4 autonomous trucking capabilities in a series of real-world driving scenarios, including navigating construction zones, merging onto
Apr 7, 2026 · via nationaltoday.com
Kodiak AI Expands Autonomous Trucking Beyond the Sunbelt with Demonstrations in Ohio and Indiana Rhea-AI Summary Kodiak AI (Nasdaq: KDK) completed an autonomous trucking demonstration program in Ohio with DriveOhio, marking its first operational deployment outside the Sunbelt on April 7, 2026. The program expanded Kodiak’s operational design domain into Midwest freight corridors, including real-world Level 4 demos on Interstate 70 and at TRC. Events included construction-zone navigation, highway merging, passing, yielding to disabled vehicles, pedestrian-response scenarios, and a first-responder briefing in Indianapolis, engaging state DOTs and regional stakeholders on safety and deployment practices. Positive - Operational expansion outside the Sunbelt into the Midwest - Level 4 demonstrations on Interstate 70 and TRC track - Engaged state DOTs from Ohio and Indiana (ODOT/INDOT) - First-responder briefing at INDOT Traffic Management Center - Showcased safety scenarios including construction zones and pedestrian responses Negative - None. Key Figures Market Reality Check Previous AI Reports | Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 24 | Defense tech collaboration | Positive | +3.0% | Launch of Leonidas AGV counter‑UAS autonomous ground vehicle with partners. | | Mar 16 | AI platform upgrade | Positive | +0.5% | Integration of NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion to scale autonomous driving compute. | | Feb 18 | Defense leadership hire | Positive | +1.4% | Appointment of defense lead with extensive revenue and program experience. | | Feb 11 | USMC AV contract | Positive | -1.5% | U.S. Marine Corps contract to integrate Kodiak Driver into ROGUE‑Fires vehicle. | | Dec 31 | Debt refinancing | Positive | -0.8% | New $30M term loan refinancing senior debt on improved terms and runway. | AI-related announcements have generally seen modest positive reactions, with occasional divergences on defense and financing news. Over the last
Apr 7, 2026 · via stocktitan.net
Kriska acquires Sharp Transportation, expands specialized freight capabilities Kriska Transportation Group has acquired Cambridge, Ont.-based Sharp Transportation Systems Inc., adding temperature-controlled expertise and new customer relationships to its network. Sharp specializes in hauling temperature-sensitive freight, including medical supplies and furniture, offering cross-border and domestic truckload and partial-load services with a focus on the Midwest and Northeast. Kriska said the acquisition strengthens its position in specialized freight segments while creating opportunities for operational synergies across its existing businesses. “Sharp is a great strategic fit for KTG,” said David Tumber, president of Kriska Transportation Group. “Their expertise in hauling highly sensitive medical products is a vertical with a long-term upside. They will benefit from operational synergies with our other operations in the region. Sharp comes with new customers we hope to grow with, and familiar shippers with whom we’ve had long-standing partnerships.” Sharp’s leadership team will remain in place following the acquisition. Devon Turnbull will continue as operations manager, while Cassandra Long will remain in a role supporting operations and customer service. “Being part of KTG will give us the support to continue offering our customers the personal service they expect across Canada and the U.S.,” Long said. “Their scale resources will improve and expand our services from port to delivery.” Left Lane Associates acted as exclusive advisor on the transaction. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.
Apr 7, 2026 · via trucknews.com
Trucking company didn’t allow Christian driver to attend church, EEOC says A trucking company is accused of violating federal law for failing to allow a Christian truck driver to attend Sunday church services. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against California-based Blue Eagle Contracting, saying the company refused to make accommodations for a Christian driver. “Employers are bound by federal law to explore a range of possible accommodations to ensure that employees retain their right to freely exercise their faith,” said Christopher Green, district director for the EEOC’s San Francisco District Office. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Blue Eagle hired Paul Gerstman on Sept. 24, 2022, to drive a bulk mail delivery route between Reno and Tonopah, Nev., four days each week, during the day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and during the evening on Fridays. From Sept. 24, 2022, to Nov. 19, 2022, Gerstman’s schedule did not conflict with his desire to attend Sunday morning church services. However, another truck driver resigned in November. According to court documents, Gerstman informed Blue Eagle that he would work the weekend day shift, but only until the company could hire a replacement driver because he needed to attend church on Sundays. For at least four weeks, the company required Gerstman to work on Sundays despite his complaints. On Dec. 17, 2022, Gerstman’s supervisor allegedly denied his accommodation via text. Gerstman resigned shortly after Dec. 17, 2022. The lawsuit alleges that Blue Eagle’s failure to accommodate the truck driver’s sincerely held religious beliefs ultimately compelled him to leave his job and that the company violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “Employers are required to comply with federal law to prevent discrimination based on religion,” said Mariko Ashley, senior EEOC trial attorney. “To force employees to
Apr 7, 2026 · via landline.media
I-5 landslide sends truckers down detour rabbit hole A landslide on March 19 forced the closure of northbound Interstate 5 near Bellingham, Wash. Nearly three weeks later, I-5 at mile marker 248.4 remains closed. The Washington State Department of Transportation said crews are working seven days a week to clear I-5 of thousands of cubic yards of rock, trees and other debris. All border crossings remain open, WSDOT added. A detour is available for truck drivers from eastbound state Highway 20 to northbound state Highway 9 to westbound state Highway 542 and back to northbound I-5. WSDOT said it recognizes that the freight detour is longer in distance, but believes it will keep commercial trucks moving much more smoothly around the slide area. UPDATE 4/5: Though plans could change as we continue to assess, drilling on the top band of the slope is almost finished. Crews are anchoring steel dowels to stabilize the slope. NB I-5 remains closed after 3/19 slide. Continue to use alternate routes & obey speed limits. https://t.co/VaUn5TfcaV pic.twitter.com/tF33J6IOcB — WSDOT North (@wsdot_north) April 5, 2026 Nationwide traffic updates are available on this Land Line resources page. State Highway 11 and other local roads in the area are not suitable for freight traffic, Washington state transportation officials said. “Many truck drivers are trying to use the local roads and are finding themselves in trouble, since these streets are not designed for commercial traffic,” WSDOT said. “Some truck drivers are also exceeding the speed limits on local roads and causing unsafe conditions.” Washington state officials said they understand drivers’ frustrations and that their focus is on reopening I-5 as quickly as possible. Drivers in this area should plan for increased travel time and use designated detours, if applicable. As of Tuesday, April 7, there was still no timeline
Apr 7, 2026 · via landline.media
Autonomous trucks spark state-by-state fight over safety and jobs Autonomous trucks are charging ahead – and lawmakers are scrambling to keep up. More than half the states already have rules in place. But the tech is moving fast. A lot of those laws are starting to look outdated. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says the self-driving tech has promise – but it also raises serious concerns about trucking jobs and highway safety. Land Line has reported that there are still no clear federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles. State rules are all over the place – some strict, some loose, some barely there. Now, states are scrambling to either tighten the rules or open the door even wider for driverless trucks. Missouri Missouri is hitting the gas on autonomous trucks. House lawmakers approved a bill that would allow fully driverless trucks and cars on public roads. HB2069 would greenlight vehicles that meet safety, insurance and certification standards. The state would handle registration. Cities and local governments would be blocked from banning or regulating these vehicles. Backers say it’s time to draw a clear line. They believe fewer human drivers could lead to fewer crashes. Labor groups strongly disagree. Missouri AFL-CIO President Jacob Hummel warned the bill could put transportation and delivery jobs on the chopping block. He said calling the automated system the “driver” eliminates the need for licensed human operators. The result could weaken worker protections across the board. The Senate Transportation Committee is set to take up the bill on April 8. Alabama Alabama is pumping the brakes on certain autonomous trucks. The state already allows truck platoons. Until now, there was no requirement for a human driver inside. That could change. The Senate approved a bill to revise the rule. SB222 would require a human driver on
Apr 7, 2026 · via landline.media
The pilot places factory-built autonomous trucks into active freight operations, allowing them to evaluate performance in real-world conditions instead of controlled testing environments. The roughly 600-mile route between Laredo and Temple follows one of the busiest trade corridors in Texas and serves as a key artery for cross-border commerce. That corridor feeds directly into Port Laredo, the nation's top-ranked port for total trade. Laredo, the nation's busiest inland port, handles hundreds of billions of dollars in trade each year, much of it moving north along Interstate 35. That volume and consistency have made the region a focal point for logistics investment and testing. Those conditions — high traffic, established infrastructure and long, predictable routes — make corridors like Laredo to Temple a practical testing ground for autonomous trucking systems. Within that environment, trucks on the route handle about 92% of the driving using a system powered by artificial intelligence, cameras, radar and lidar sensors, with autonomous driving software developed by PlusAI. A human safety driver remains in the cab at all times to monitor the vehicle and take control if needed. "Operating an autonomous vehicle in an active logistics network allows us to validate the technology where it matters most — on a real lane, moving real freight, for a real customer," said Seth deVlugt, senior director of RyderVentures and new product strategy at Ryder. Unlike earlier testing models, however, the trucks operate using existing Ryder facilities without dedicated autonomous terminals and focus on point-to-point freight movement between established locations rather than closed-loop or isolated test routes. "We're focused on integrating autonomous technology into existing operations without adding complexity," said James Cooper, head of Autonomous Solutions at International. He said the system itself is built into the trucks at the factory rather than added later and can be updated over
Apr 6, 2026 · via govtech.com
PlusAI to Host Business Update Call on April 7th, 2026 During the call, PlusAI will provide updates on key commercial, financial, and strategic milestones, including: - Live commercial deployment: Recently launched joint autonomous truck pilot with Ryder System, Inc. and International Motors , featuring a factory-integrated autonomous vehicle operating daily 600-mile freight routes along theI-35 corridor betweenLaredo andTemple, Texas - Path to L4 commercialization: Advancing toward the targeted 2027 commercial launch of the SuperDrive™ virtual driver system to enable factory-built Level 4 autonomous trucks, with expanding engagement and pipeline development across leading fleet operators - New, repeatable revenue stream: Launch and early traction of HyperFoundry™, PlusAI’s data and tools platform supporting third-party autonomous system development across L2+, ADAS, defense, robotics, and mining $25 million of total contracted value, which is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2026- Designed to be a recurring and repeatable revenue model, with additional data purchases and ongoing customer demand expected to drive continued growth - Full-year 2026 revenue targeted at $40–50 million, with potential to reach $50–100 million in 2027 based on internal estimates - Path to profitability: Capital-efficient scaling strategy targeting positive free cash flow in 2027, driven by HyperFoundry growth, SuperDrive commercialization, and disciplined operating costs - Public market readiness: Progress toward PlusAI’s intended public listing in the second quarter of 2026 through (NASDAQ: CCIX)Churchill Capital Corp IX The call will be webcast live on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://plus.ai/investors. An archived replay will be available shortly after the call. Conference Call Details Live Call Domestic Dial-In: +1 877-407-4019 International Dial-In: +1 201-689-8337 Replay Domestic Dial-In: +1 877-660-6853 International Dial-In: +1 201-612-7415 Conference ID: 13759904 Webcast Event URL: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1759165&tp_key=791a0aa8ab The replay will be available approximately three hours after the conclusion of the conference call through About PlusAI PlusAI
Apr 6, 2026 · via markets.ft.com
Forty-nine drones fell from the sky in a single microwave blast. That’s not science fiction—that’s the field test result from the Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle, a collaboration between three U.S. defense companies that just changed the economics of drone warfare. The Tech That Makes Swarms Fall Silent Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Kodiak AI announced their trilateral partnership in March 2026, combining directed energy weapons with self-driving technology. The Leonidas AGV mounts Epirus’ proven high-power microwave platform onto a commercial truck controlled by Kodiak’s autonomous driving system. Think of it as a Tesla with a drone-frying death ray—except this actually works. In controlled trials, the system disabled all 61 targeted drones, proving that electromagnetic warfare scales better than traditional missiles when you’re facing coordinated swarm attacks. Why Robots Fighting Robots Makes Sense The AGV operates in two modes: fully autonomous deployment to pre-planned positions, or remote teleoperation for dynamic maneuvering. “Saturation drone attacks demand a fundamentally different approach to defense,” explains Andy Lowery, CEO of Epirus. “Leonidas AGV combines autonomous mobility with high-power microwave effects to deliver a counter-UAS capability that rapidly maneuvers to defeat drone swarms without more boots on the ground.” Translation: your soldiers stay safe while robots handle the robot problem. Commercial Tech Meets Military Necessity Kodiak AI’s contribution matters more than you might expect. The company delivered the first customer-owned driverless trucks in commercial service during 2024. Don Burnette, Kodiak’s CEO, positioned the military application as natural evolution. “By integrating the Kodiak Driver with Epirus‘ Leonidas platform, we are demonstrating how commercially developed autonomy enables mobile counter-UAS capabilities that protect critical assets and keep warfighters out of harm’s way.” Beyond the Battlefield The U.S. Army already took delivery of four prototype units for extensive testing, but the potential applications stretch beyond military bases. Airports, ports,
Apr 6, 2026 · via gadgetreview.com
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest made a clear push into artificial intelligence, genomics, and clean energy last week, buying millions in new positions while cutting several existing holdings. The biggest purchase was CoreWeave, an Nvidia-backed cloud company that builds GPU-powered data centers for AI workloads. ARK bought 83,764 shares across three days — March 30, 31, and April 1 — worth roughly $6.9 million based on a closing price of $82. CoreWeave, Inc. Class A Common Stock, CRWV CoreWeave counts Google and Microsoft among its major customers. In February, the company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.57 billion, up 110% year over year. Its first-quarter guidance of $1.9 to $2 billion came in below analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. Bank of America upgraded CoreWeave to buy in March, setting a $100 price target. Analysts cited the company’s position in what they called a $79 billion AI infrastructure market. ARK also made its first-ever direct investment in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Three ARK funds — ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW — collectively bought 348,995 shares or units through a Series C allocation. ARK described this as the first time it has taken a direct cap table position in OpenAI. ARK’s ARKQ fund bought 230,000 shares of Kodiak AI, a company focused on autonomous trucking and AI logistics. ARK also picked up around 56,000 shares of Oklo, a nuclear energy startup developing advanced fission technology. DoorDash was another addition, with ARK adding to its consumer platform exposure through the food delivery company. In genomics, ARK’s ARKG fund bought more than 16,000 shares of Arcturus Therapeutics, which works on RNA therapeutics. ARK also added 39,000 shares of GeneDx, a genetic testing and precision medicine company, split across ARKG and ARKK. On the selling side, ARK’s largest exit by share count was Strata Critical Medical. ARK
Apr 6, 2026 · via mexc.com
Boonray–China Railway 21st Bureau haulage deal: key points for mine planners Reviewed by Tom Sullivan First reported on International Mining – News 30 Second Briefing Boonray Technology has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Railway 21st Bureau Group Co Ltd to deploy electric and autonomous mining trucks and supporting digital systems across the contractor’s large mine construction and contract mining portfolio. The partnership targets integrated fleets combining Boonray’s autonomous haul trucks with its fleet management and remote supervision platforms on China Railway 21st Bureau’s major open-pit projects. For mine owners, this signals wider availability of turnkey autonomous haulage packages embedded directly into EPC and contract mining bids in China. Technical Brief - Cooperation spans both mine construction and contract mining projects managed by China Railway 21st Bureau. - Boonray’s scope covers electric haulage hardware plus associated autonomous control and digital support systems. - Strategic synergy language indicates multi-project, multi-year roll-out rather than a single-site pilot. - For owners, this effectively couples fleet electrification, autonomy and construction delivery under one contracting umbrella. Our Take The earlier RMB100 million strategic investment by BYD into Boonray Technology signals that this JV with China Railway 21st Bureau is likely to be backed by a strong battery and EV supply chain, which could accelerate deployment of electric and autonomous haulage fleets on large construction and mining contracts. In our database, Boonray Technology appears mainly in the context of autonomous and electric mining trucks, so a JV-class cooperation with a major EPC-style contractor suggests its technology is moving from pilot deployments towards being embedded in mainstream project delivery. Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team. Related Articles Related Industries & Products Mining Geotechnical software solutions for mining operations including
Apr 6, 2026 · via geomechanics.io
End-to-end Autonomous Driving Market Set to Grow at Strong CAGR of 35.5% by 2032 | Global Size, Share, Growth & Forecast According to QYResearch New Study Report 'End-to-end Autonomous Driving Market 2026' provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry with market insights will definitely facilitate to increase the knowledge and decision-making skills of the business, thus providing an immense opportunity for growth. Finally, this will increase the return rate and strengthen the competitive advantage within. Since it's a personalised market report, the services are catered to the particular difficulty. The correct methodology and staff will be matched to the company need through marketing reports, which may involve survey work, in-depth interviews, or a combination of methodologies. also qualitative and quantitative analysis, we help you with thorough and comprehensive research on the global End-to-end Autonomous Driving market. We have also focused on SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter's Five Forces analyses of the global End-to-end Autonomous Driving market.Download Exclusive Research Report PDF Sample: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://qyresearch.in/request-sample/service-software-global-end-to-end-autonomous-driving-market-insights-industry-share-sales-projections-and-demand-outlook-2026-2032 The global End-to-end Autonomous Driving market was valued at US$ 3748 million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach US$ 44288 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 35.5% during the forecast period 2026-2032. Recent Industry Developments - A structural value shift is underway from hardware-led early deployments toward a higher software-and-service mix. Hardware-on-board compute, sensing suites, domain controllers, and system integration-remains the largest revenue component through the forecast horizon, but its share declines as software and service monetization expands. Software & Services-including E2E model development and licensing, OTA feature enablement, validation and safety toolchains, data operations, cloud support, and lifecycle services-rises steadily as deployments scale and functional upgrades become a recurring revenue lever. By application, passenger vehicles remain the primary revenue base, while commercial vehicles gain share over
Apr 6, 2026 · via openpr.com