Innoviz Technologies and Switzerland-based autonomous delivery firm LOXO have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the integration of Innoviz’s InnovizTwo Long-Range LiDAR into LOXO’s Level 4 Digital Driver autonomous driving stack. The two are in advanced testing, with LOXO intending to nominate Innoviz as the LiDAR supplier subject to successful completion. LOXO’s Digital Driver technology powers autonomous delivery using purpose-built and retrofitted electric vehicles for urban and regional logistics across Europe, with applications spanning transport, retail and postal delivery. The Swiss company is preparing to develop its next-generation driverless vehicles, with the LOI covering this upcoming platform. In a statement, Amin Amini, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of LOXO, said: “Our next-generation autonomous delivery platform demands sensing that always performs irrespective of distance, speed, and the unpredictable conditions of the real-world. After a thorough evaluation of what the market has to offer, InnovizTwo Long-Range stood apart.” Omer Keilaf, Founder and Chief Executive of Innoviz Technologies, said the company was “proud to support LOXO’s Digital Driver’s safe navigation across both urban and rural environments” as a long-term manufacturing and technology partner. Tel Aviv-based Innoviz Technologies supplies automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms to OEM and commercial-vehicle customers. Financial terms of the LOI were not disclosed. Source: Innoviz Technologies
May 7, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
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Gasgoo Munich-As the wave of embodied AI sweeps through, the tech density at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show is quietly increasing. According to Gasgoo, automakers like FAW, GAC, Chery, and XPENG showcased robots and core technologies prominently at this year's Beijing Auto Show. At the same time, a wave of core technology providers for intelligent vehicles signaled a deepening focus on embodied AI—either by releasing key solutions or announcing major strategic upgrades. Beyond the automotive supply chain, products like Honor Robot's "Lightning" and "Genki Boy," along with Zhiyuan's Yuanzheng A3, also made appearances, interacting directly with attendees. Robots taking center stage at an auto show sends a clear signal: If electrification was the initial phase of the smart vehicle revolution and autonomous driving the current competition, then embodied AI is likely the decisive battle for market leadership in the next decade. Automakers flock to "building humans" Technically, automakers expanding into robotics is not new. But at this year's show, a significant shift is underway. From startups to legacy giants, and from private to state-owned enterprises, players are unveiling actual robot products or specific strategic plans. Driven by the active efforts of leading automakers, robots are moving beyond the realm of technology demonstrations and entering the list of strategic priorities. The key signal comes from the entry of the "national team." Image Source: FAW Die During this year's Beijing Auto Show, China FAW attracted significant attention with its independently developed intelligent robot series. Not only did its full-sized humanoid robot make its global debut, but FAW Die's independent booth in the components zone also showcased a product portfolio covering full-sized humanoids, commercial service humanoids, wheeled-arm robots, quadrupeds, and lightweight joint modules. These four robots have specific functions: the full-sized humanoid focuses on all-scenario, high-precision heavy operations, aiming to become a "highly
May 6, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
California Will Soon Begin Ticketing Driverless Cars for Traffic Violations Assembly Bill 1777 allows police to issue citations to robotaxis and hold driverless car companies accountable. Ever since driverless cars became more common, one question has hovered over the road: who gets the ticket when no one is behind the wheel of a vehicle cited for a traffic violation? Beginning on July 1, 2026, California will begin implementing its answer. Under Assembly Bill 1777, police and traffic officers will have a clear framework for citing Waymo, Tesla, Uber, and other autonomous vehicle operators when their vehicles break the law. As Road & Track reports, the measure lays out how robotaxis and other driverless vehicles can be penalized for speeding, illegal turns, rolling through stop signs, and the same range of infractions human drivers face. Once the law takes effect, officers will be able to issue notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance that identify the operator and list the alleged violations. Those notices will include the same basic details as a standard traffic citation: date, time, location, the laws allegedly broken, and the vehicle’s license plate number. The one obvious omission is a driver’s license number, because there is no driver. So how do officers ticket a car with no one in it? That responsibility will fall to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV will process notices of noncompliance submitted by law enforcement, review the incident, and decide whether corrective action is necessary. In collisions, police will issue a citation to the autonomous operator’s human representative once that person arrives at the scene. According to the Los Angeles Times, penalties can include restrictions or suspensions of an operator’s permit for repeat violations or problems that cannot be fixed. The bill also adds new emergency response requirements, including a dedicated emergency
May 6, 2026 · via motortrend.com
Road changes such as lane shifts, new signs and speed-limit modifications can be confusing to drivers, both human and mechanical. A human driver can quickly perceive and understand new or temporary changes to road conditions. A new project at UC Merced aims to deliver that same swift processing power to autonomous cars. "There's a gap between what can run in the vehicle at the power that the vehicle has available and the speed the vehicle needs," said computer science and engineering Professor Ross Greer. "There's a gap between model performance in the lab and in the real world using real vehicles." Thanks to a grant from Santa Clara-based tech company NVDIA, researchers are looking into ways to narrow that gap. The artificial intelligence pioneer has selected the project "Edge-Deployed Multimodal Safety Reasoning for Autonomous Vehicles" for inclusion in its Academic Grant Program. According to the proposal, construction zones and dynamic speed limits are rarely reflected on digital maps and are often communicated through signs, leading to missed or delayed responses and elevated crash risk. While recent AI advances support autonomous driving in complex scenarios, many systems remain limited to perception or recognition tasks and do not directly translate these insights into real-time control or safety responses. Greer's project aimsto leverage NVIDIA's technology to adapt driverless cars to better process what is happening on the roads, with explicit attention to uncertainty introduced by temporary map changes. "NVIDIA has offered access to state-of-the-art hardware that will help our team translate research into vision-language foundation models from the lab to the road," Greer said of NVDIA. The new effort builds on an earlier research project he had to bring new AI material into real-world vehicles. "We can build these high-parameter AI systems that can run on a giant computer that is sitting in
May 6, 2026 · via news.ucmerced.edu
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Rivian Automotive's (RIVN 0.82%) strategy for success was never solely about retail electric vehicle (EV) sales. Early in its development, the company announced a deal with e-commerce giant Amazon to deliver 100,000 commercial electric delivery vans by the end of the decade. More than 30,000 are now in service, and Rivian is now growing its fleet business through a new agreement with Uber Technologies (UBER +8.53%). But there's a twist with the Uber business, and it could have big ramifications for Rivian and its stock. Focus on technology Rivian and Uber announced a new partnership last month that is expected to bring more than $1 billion of new capital to Rivian and a fleet of electric vehicles to Uber. Rather than commercial vans like Amazon, this fleet business will use Rivian's new R2 SUV, which just began customer production. Uber ordered 10,000 new R2 SUVs for delivery in 2028 and plans to purchase 40,000 more in 2030. These will be fully autonomous R2 EVs, though, and that's what makes this deal a game changer for both Rivian and Uber. The deal with Uber highlights Rivian's push into self-driving technology. Late last year, Rivian held its first "Autonomy and AI Day," during which it revealed an in-house autonomy processor. Uber's investment could bring up to $1.25 billion in capital to Rivian over the next five years, but it's the underlying technology that investors will be paying most attention to. Uber will help highlight that as it did today. In its earnings release today, Uber CFO Balaji Krishnamurthy stated, From this position of strength, we're investing with conviction in the significant opportunities ahead, while taking a capital-efficient approach to AVs [autonomous vehicles] and embracing AI to drive growth and productivity. The investment in Rivian and its AI technology will be at the
May 6, 2026 · via fool.com
May 6, 2026 As a leader in unmanned maritime platforms and mission-enabling technologies, HII is advancing a growing portfolio of capabilities designed to seamlessly integrate autonomous systems with crewed ships and submarines. These innovations directly support the U.S. Navy’s Hedge Strategy and its vision for Tailored Forces where manned and unmanned platforms operate as a unified, networked fleet. At the center of this effort is a critical operational challenge facing the U.S. and allied navies: enabling unmanned systems to launch, recover, communicate, and operate effectively alongside traditional platforms in dynamic, contested environments and high seas. As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, HII is developing technologies that allow naval forces to function as a coordinated, distributed network. This integration expands sensing and surveillance capabilities, extends mission reach, and reduces risk to sailors. “Autonomous unmanned systems are becoming a core component of naval operations,” said Eric Chewning, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy. “Our focus is on integrating these systems with crewed ships so they operate as a single network.” Autonomous Submarine UUV Launch and Recovery Working with the U.S. Navy and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), HII is advancing the autonomous torpedo-tube launch and recovery of unmanned underwater vehicles from Virginia-class submarines. Recent demonstrations included the first successful forward-deployed launch and recovery of the Yellow Moray unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), a variant of HII’s REMUS 600, from the HII-built USS Delaware (SSN 791) and the recovery of a second-generation REMUS 620 in a submarine torpedo tube test fixture. In April 2026, HII was awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system for the autonomous deployment and recovery of HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from U.S. Navy submarines.
May 6, 2026 · via hii.com
Troopers from Utah and Wyoming recently partnered for a commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement detail on I-80 targeting trucks that avoid Ports of Entry.
The inspection detail took place on April 29, 2026, on I-80 at the Utah/Wyoming border.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the four-hour operation targeted commercial vehicle safety violations as well as “trucks that were skipping the Evanston and Echo Ports of Entry.”
A total of 34 trucks were inspected during the operation, leading to the discovery of 153 violations.
Additionally 15 trucks were placed out-of-service, and 10 drivers were placed out-of-service.
WHP said that one inspector “found a cracked frame on a trailer loaded with construction supplies.”
“We have great appreciation for the assistance given by our allied agencies in keeping Interstate 80 safe for all travelers,” Wyoming troopers said.
See below for WHP images of equipment violations discovered during the I-80 detail.
May 6, 2026 · via cdllife.com
40 Wild Chinese Cars We’ll Probably Never Get From hypercars to robo-vans, these bold, bizarre, and brilliant Beijing Auto Show standouts are redefining the global auto race and show what the US is missing. While the rest of the world seems to have given up on auto shows—Frankfurt downsized and moved to Munich, Tokyo shrunk down to a mobility show, and Detroit just rolled up and died—Beijing just went bonkers. Last week, there were hypercars that got to 60 in under a second, practical crossover EVs, and even sedans that allow you to interact with your HMI without driving you crazy. The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, featured almost 100 acres of cars strewn across 17 halls at two venues—the China International Exhibition Center and the Capital International Exhibition Center—over the course of 10 days. There were 1,451 vehicles featured, 181 world premieres, 71 concept cars, and over 1.28 million visitors. Here are 40 or so of those 1,451. Car shows are done? Not in China, comrade! Mark Vaughn grew up in a Ford family and spent many hours holding a trouble light over a straight-six miraculously fed by a single-barrel carburetor while his father cursed the Blue Oval, all its products and everyone who ever worked there. This was his introduction to objective automotive criticism. He started writing for City News Service in Los Angeles, then moved to Europe and became editor of a car magazine called, creatively, Auto. He decided Auto should cover Formula 1, sports prototypes and touring cars—no one stopped him! From there he interviewed with Autoweek at the 1989 Frankfurt motor show and has been with us ever since. BYD Gains Ground Globally as EV Sales Surge More R2 Models on the Way from Rivian Harley-Davidson Targets Younger Riders with New
May 6, 2026 · via autoweek.com
While autonomous cars and semi-trucks are preparing to go mainstream, Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is not holding itself back from advancing in this tech era, as it plans to pair the sensors in its tires with a system that would help improve road safety. Pirelli has acquired a 30% stake in Swedish tech firm Univrses and signed a new agreement with the same company to develop an enhanced road monitoring system. Univrses’ 3DAI technologies will be integrated into Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre system solutions to develop a system that could aid ADAS and autonomous driving technologies by delivering timely and accurate data. Through the integration of technologies, a car will learn more about its environment and map the region it operates in, which will help report potential motoring hazards to concerned authorities. Pirelli to Pair Its Tire Sensors With 3DAI Software to Offer Perception Capabilities Pirelli's Cyber Tyre technology boasts several features that are a first in the world. Describing the capabilities, a press release stated: "In particular, Pirelli Cyber Tyre, which is the world’s first integrated hardware and software system capable of collecting data from sensors inside the tyres, process the information collected using Pirelli’s proprietary software and algorithms, and communicate in real time with the vehicle’s electronics and with the cloud, enhancing cars’ safety systems and permitting to monitor road infrastructures’ status." Now, the scope of Cyber Tyre has been widened through an integration with Univrses’ 3DAI software, which involves the use of cameras. The system is designed to provide autonomous vehicles with perception capabilities, including Spatial Deep Learning, 3D Positioning, and 3D Mapping. It is as if the car has received a new pair of eyes, as it gets a feel of the road through the sensors in the tires. Pirelli confirmed that the technology is already in
May 6, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
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May 5, 2026 · via detroitnews.com
Volvo and Aurora Launch Autonomous Truck Route to Oklahoma City Published Monday, May 4, 2026 | 6 p.m. Updated Monday, May 4, 2026 | 6 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2026-- Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) and Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) today announced the expansion of their autonomous freight network with a new 200-mile route between Dallas and Oklahoma City. The expansion marks a significant milestone as V.A.S. begins hauling freight to customer facilities in Oklahoma City with the Volvo VNL Autonomous integrated with the Aurora Driver. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260504370817/en/ The Volvo VNL Autonomous integrated with the Aurora Driver is now hauling freight to Oklahoma City five days a week (Credit: Aurora) Expanding to New Freight Markets The Oklahoma City program currently supports trips five days a week in supervised autonomy. By logging hundreds of miles, the Volvo VNL Autonomous integrated with the Aurora Driver supports safer, quicker, and more efficient movement of goods, enabling V.A.S. to provide a premium service. By operating directly to customer facilities, V.A.S. can reduce the need for drayage moves and additional handoffs, helping remove complexity from the logistics flow. Customers also benefit from Volvo’s extensive dealer network, robust service support, and proven uptime capabilities, helping them adopt autonomous transport while maintaining efficiency. “Expanding our operations into Oklahoma City and adding customer endpoints is an important step for scaling autonomous transport,” said Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “Running end-to-end requires a higher level of operational precision and integration, and it further demonstrates how autonomous trucks can operate reliably in real logistics environments. Together with Aurora we are focused on expanding our network and accelerating the adoption of this new and exciting technology.” “Leveraging our technology to open new routes quickly and efficiently
May 5, 2026 · via lasvegassun.com
Chinese start-up ZYT eyes mass production of semi-autonomous trucks this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock
The Shenzhen-based start-up, a spin-off from drone maker DJI, has formed partnerships with mainland China’s top six heavy-truck makers to produce models fitted with its navigation on autopilot (NOA) systems, with the first deliveries expected as early as the second half of 2026, according to ZYT’s vice-president Yu Beibei.
“Trucks, unlike passenger vehicles, are of big economic value to manufacturing and logistics companies,” she said in an interview. “They are willing to pay a premium to own and operate the lorries that prove to be more efficient.”
Initial evidence showed the trucks using ZYT’s NOA systems could save 3 per cent on fuel costs a year, according to the company.
The NOA systems are classified as either Level 2 (L2) or L2+, requiring drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times.
May 5, 2026 · via scmp.com
Chinese start-up ZYT eyes mass production of semi-autonomous trucks this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock
The Shenzhen-based start-up, a spin-off from drone maker DJI, has formed partnerships with mainland China’s top six heavy-truck makers to produce models fitted with its navigation on autopilot (NOA) systems, with the first deliveries expected as early as the second half of 2026, according to ZYT’s vice-president Yu Beibei.
“Trucks, unlike passenger vehicles, are of big economic value to manufacturing and logistics companies,” she said in an interview. “They are willing to pay a premium to own and operate the lorries that prove to be more efficient.”
Initial evidence showed the trucks using ZYT’s NOA systems could save 3 per cent on fuel costs a year, according to the company.
The NOA systems are classified as either Level 2 (L2) or L2+, requiring drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times.
May 4, 2026 · via amp.scmp.com
California to Start Ticketing Driverless Cars The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) confirmed that it will be imposing new regulations for driverless vehicles. Pending regulations, based off the updated rules established in 2024, were approved late last month and allow the state to fine autonomous vehicle manufacturers directly for traffic violations. There are also updated rules determining the amount of testing required before any company can field new self-driving vehicles on public roads. Certification will now be done in phases, with light-duty vehicles needing 50,000 miles in each phase and semi trucks requiring 10 times that amount. California now also has more agency over how emergency operations are handled. The DMV wants enhanced licensing for remote operators, new ways to override AVs that are in the way of emergency response vehicles, and improved incident reporting from manufacturers. Officials also want ways of imposing restrictions on fleet size and where the vehicles are allowed to operate based upon the needs of a given area. Changes were clearly done in response to public outrage. Numerous high-profile incidents fanned the flames of change. AVs have struck city buses, pedestrians, and pets in California. Local residents and even some emergency services have likewise been expressing frustrations about how autonomous test vehicles have been getting in the way — creating traffic jams and clogging up parking zones. But it’s not just The Golden State that’s seeing complaints. Waymo vehicles were faulted for illegally passing school buses in numerous states and Texas saw an incident where they actually blocked the path of EMS vehicles that were trying to respond to a shooting. The new rules effectively just clear up who is liable when one of these vehicles breaks the law, with the California DMV likewise suggesting that it would promote transparency with the public. Implementation
May 4, 2026 · via thetruthaboutcars.com
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] MicroVision Expands Lidar Portfolio After Two Acquisitions Company Details Strategy for Lower-Cost Sensors and Broader ADAS Applications Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia Key Takeaways: - MicroVision acquired Luminar lidar assets and Scantinel Photonics to expand its sensor and perception software portfolio. - The company plans to reduce lidar hardware costs while applying the technology across passenger, commercial, industrial and military uses. - Executives described the approach as “lidar 2.0,” emphasizing reusable technology and broader market adoption. LAS VEGAS — Fresh off a pair of acquisitions, MicroVision is expanding its portfolio of lidar sensors and perception software to support advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving across a range of applications, including commercial vehicles. The industry supplier acquired assets of Luminar Technologies, including its long-range Halo and Iris lidar sensors, along with certain employees and contracts in February for $33 million through a bankruptcy auction. The prior month, MicroVision completed its acquisition of Germany-based Scantinel Photonics, the developer of ultra-long-range lidar technology targeted for the commercial vehicle market. The company recapped those developments and outlined its current business strategy during a May 3 press briefing a day prior to the start of ACT Expo 2026. Greg Scharenbroch, MicroVision’s vice president of global engineering, said previous generations of lidar sensors proved the effectiveness of the technology but were too expensive for the market and achieved only limited commercial success. Moving forward, MicroVision intends to broaden lidar adoption by reducing hardware costs and diversifying its customer base, an approach that Scharenbroch described as “lidar 2.0.” MicroVision’s Iris lidar hardware integrated above the windshield of a Class 8 tractor. (MicroVision) “We’re going to design to cost,” he said, adding that the company aims to drive down the price of its lidar sensors to $200
May 4, 2026 · via ttnews.com
On March 31, over a hundred of Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis simultaneously froze on the streets of Wuhan. Vehicles stalled on overpasses and elevated roads, trapping passengers for up to two hours. A few weeks later, Beijing suspended all new autonomous driving permits nationwide. The suspension suspension blocked robotaxi companies from adding to their fleets, starting new tests, or expanding to additional cities, according to Bloomberg. In the U.S., meanwhile, some autonomous vehicles are driving into street lights and even into the middle of ongoing crime scenes. In just one month in Austin, Tesla’s robotaxis crashed into a fixed object head on and in reverse, while also hitting trees, poles, buses and trucks. Waymo’s robotaxis are incapable of closing their own doors—and the company has taken to hiring DoorDashers to door dash and close the doors after a passenger gets out. In October 2023, a Cruise AV dragged a pedestrian 20 feet. During the June 2025 anti-ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles, demonstrators smashed, spray-painted, and torched at least six Waymo robotaxis. The cars reportedly honked in unison as they burned, as activists claimed the cars’ camera data was shared with the LAPD and was representative of the surveillance state. As a result, Waymo suspended service in the downtown area and went on to pause service during subsequent protests. Still, no federal regulation followed. In February this year, a Waymo blew past cop cars at a live crime scene in Atlanta. A month later, another blocked ambulances in Austin during an active shooter situation. In L.A. in December, a Waymo was observed driving into an active crime scene; the driverless tech was unable to navigate the officer’s directions to reroute and leave the scene. That month also witnessed probably the closest parallel to what occurred in Wuhan. A major power
May 4, 2026 · via fortune.com
How California's new regulations will affect autonomous vehicles In California cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, autonomous vehicles have operated under a different set of rules for the past few years compared to their human-operated counterparts. Although these driverless taxis were susceptible to citations from local law enforcement, laxity in autonomous vehicle regulations left California law enforcement puzzled about how to address vehicles that violated the state's road laws. That is set to change later this year, as the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced on April 29 that law enforcement agencies will now be allowed to issue tickets to autonomous vehicle companies for violations of the rules of the road. These changes are set to take effect on July 1 and stem from Assembly Bill 1777, authored by former California State Assemblyman Philip Ting. The law, passed in 2024, aimed to provide additional oversight of autonomous vehicles under California law and to address safety concerns related to malfunctions in major cities. “AB 1777 is a direct response to issues experienced in San Francisco. In San Francisco, incidents include disrupting traffic, rolling over, then dragging a pedestrian, impeding firefighting response at multiple scenes and driving into crime scenes,” Ting's office said in 2024 after the law passed. When autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo first deployed their robotaxis on the streets of San Francisco, laws governing the new mode of transportation were sparse, as the city served as a testing ground for these robotaxis. But since deployment to the general public in major cities, Waymo's self-driving cars have caused a number of reported incidents, including vehicles stalling in the middle of San Francisco streets after a major power outage in late 2025 and blocking first responders from reaching a mass shooting incident in Austin on March 1. These issues reportedly
May 4, 2026 · via redding.com