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Measuring AI's Impact on Fleet Safety

Much of the discussion around AI focuses on efficiency, but safety remains one of the primary use cases for many fleet applications. According to Samsara, AI-powered safety tools are designed to help drivers avoid incidents before they occur, while also giving fleet managers more visibility into risk factors across their operations. Patrick Barragán, vice president of AI at Samsara, said the broader goal is helping people perform their jobs more safely and effectively. Connecting Safety Data to Real-World Outcomes Barragán pointed to crash-prevention data collected across the company’s network, arguing that the impact extends beyond operational metrics. Using mileage and crash-prevention estimates, he said the technology has the potential to reduce accidents and improve roadway safety at scale. “We need this technology to be seen as what it actually is,” Barragán said. “Which is enabling safety, enabling efficiency, helping people do their jobs more effectively.” Rather than focusing solely on automation, many organizations are measuring the success of AI through outcomes such as fewer incidents, improved driver performance and safer operations. Visit Fleetequipmentmag.com to watch the video with Samsara’s Patrick Barragán to get the full details.

Polestar <b>cars</b> banned from sale in the US. Will Lotus be next? | evo

Polestar cars banned from sale in the US. Will Lotus be next? The United States of America has shut the door on Polestar, the Department of Commerce removing the company’s authorisation to sell cars from the 2027 model year Polestar will no longer be allowed to sell cars in the United States of America from the 2027 model year onwards. This is because of a ruling by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, not to grant Polestar authorisation to sell, under the current Connected Vehicle Rule. The company will sell current stock before exiting the US market but has committed to maintaining aftercare services for existing customers. The ruling is in relation to the US’s incoming Connected Vehicle Rule. This restricts the sale of new cars with hardware and software technology that has potential links to China or Russia. Polestar is owned by Chinese conglomerate Geely, with its Polestar 3 and 4 cars based on platforms closely related to platforms designed, engineered and manufactured by Geely. The underlying issue is data security. The US Government is nervous that cars could share data, or be accessed remotely by companies or organisations in these foreign countries that may be under political influence. Geely owns Polestar as well as group-mates Lotus and Volvo. Unlike Polestar, Volvo does get certification to continue the sale of its cars in the US. There’s no word yet on whether Lotus or other Geely group brands will suffer the same exclusion. The Lotus Eletre and Emeya are both built in Wuhan, China and both use the EPA (Electric Premium Architecture) platform, which is a version of the SEA architecture that underpins Zeekr, Geely, Smart and yes, Polestar and Volvo models. Polestar builds its 2 saloon, its 4 SUV and its new Taycan-rivalling Polestar 5 saloon

Polestar Barred from U.S. Market Under <b>Connected Vehicle</b> Rule | Automotive Fleet

Building Smarter Cybersecurity Policies for Fleet Operations Polestar Barred from U.S. Market Under Connected Vehicle Rule Polestar loses its authorization to sell new vehicles in the U.S., starting with the 2027 model year. Polestar owners will retain access to the brand's service network. Polestar, the Swedish EV brand owned by Chinese automaker Geely, announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Commerce declined to grant it authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, effectively barring the company from marketing or selling new model-year 2027 vehicles in the United States. The company said it will continue to sell existing stock of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 in the U.S. In its official statement, Polestar said it "will continue to support customers, including providing access to its service network." Polestar's Response: A Strategic Pivot Polestar is characterizing its U.S. exit not as a forced retreat but as an acceleration of a strategy already largely centered on Europe. Said CEO Michael Lohscheller in the statement: "The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe. Our record sales in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 show that we are making strong progress, with several new market launches taking place in Europe this year. In addition, we will continue to invest in markets where we have opportunities to continue to grow, like Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Canada." Lohscheller also pointed to a full product pipeline as evidence of the company's broader health: "Polestar continues to challenge bigger, more established players thanks to our impressive cars and growing model line-up. Polestar 5 has received incredible feedback from the global media, with customer deliveries set to start during the summer. A

Polestar says it will stop selling <b>cars</b> in the US | LiveNOW from FOX

Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, will no longer sell its cars in the United States market. Under the Connected Vehicles Rule, the U.S. Commerce Department stated that Polestar vehicles posed a national security risk. The Connected Vehicles Rule restricts the import and sale of cars with connected-vehicle technology that can be linked to China. This restriction will begin with all 2027 models. The rule, which was enacted under former President Joe Biden, states Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity and some satellite communications technologies that come in many newer car models, pose a national security risk to American owners. Big picture view: A mere 6% of Polestar’s sales volumes come from the U.S. market. The company makes the majority (78%) of its sales in Europe, according to Axios. What's next: Polestar plans to continue selling its Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the U.S. The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting by Reuters and Axios. This story was reported from San Jose.

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its <b>cars</b> | Business

(CNN) — Electric vehicle maker Polestar is being forced out of the American market due to its ties to China, following a decision by the US Commerce Department, the company announced Thursday. The company said the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security denied the company an authorization to sell vehicles, starting with the 2027 model year, under a regulation known as the Connected Vehicle Rule. The rule, instituted during the final days of the Biden administration and kept under the Trump administration, cites national security concerns to ban “connected vehicle manufacturers owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of China or Russia, and vehicles using their covered software.” “Companies from these countries may be compelled to share data or allow remote access to connected vehicles in the United States,” the notice of the rule said. Polestar is majority owned by Geely, a Chinese automaker, and its chairman Li Shufu. Geely also owns Volvo, which was granted a waiver in May. None of Polestar’s vehicles sold in the United States are built in China. The Polestar 3 is built in a Volvo plant in Charleston, South Carolina, while the Polestar 4 is built in South Korea. Neither the Commerce Department nor Geely immediately responded to a request for comment. While Russia has little in the way of auto exports, China has become the world’s largest manufacturer of automobiles and a major exporter of vehicles, especially electric vehicles. But Chinese manufacturers have essentially been shut out of the American market by high US tariff rates on Chinese imports. Polestar said it will continue to sell the existing stock of its Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the US and will continue to support customers, including providing access to its service network. But the company said it

Fed Rule Effectively Puts Automaker Polestar Out Of Business In The U.S.

In what is by all accounts an unprecedented move, the federal Department of Commerce is blocking Volvo’s Polestar subsidiary from importing its cars in the U.S. at the end of the current model year. While Volvo remains a Swedish brand, the company is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding (the parent company of Geely Auto), and therein lies the problem. Enacted in 2025 during the final days of President Biden’s term to help strengthen the domestic auto industry, and now enforced by the Trump administration, the Connected Vehicles Rule puts the kibosh on the import and sales of cars with connected-vehicle technology linked to China or Russia starting with the 2027 model year. Though Volvo had been granted the ability to continue selling its full line of cars in the U.S. in May, Polestar was not given the same privilege, and as a result says it will effectively exit the U.S. market following the 2027 model year. In the meantime, reports say the company will consolidate production of its Polestar 3 model at its South Carolina plant, and halt the import of models imported from its Chengdu, China facility. The automaker is expect to continue selling its existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the U.S. and will continue to service previously-sold units. The company had planned to introduce the new Polestar 7 and a Polestar 4 variant beginning later this year, followed by a revamped Polestar 2 sedan in 2027. The Polestar 5 sedan and Polestar 6 roadster the company also had in the works will likewise not reach American shores. Polestar, however, will still continue to build vehicles and sell them elsewhere in the world, with 94 percent of its first-quarter sales transacted outside of the U.S. according to company data, and nearly 80 percent of

Polestar says Trump administration forcing it to end U.S. sales

Polestar says Trump administration forcing it to end U.S. sales Stockholm/Washington — Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was forcing the electric-vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the United States beginning in the 2027 model year as Washington ramps up its crackdown on Chinese vehicles. Shares of Polestar fell 7.2% in midafternoon trading Thursday. The U.S. Department of Commerce did not grant Polestar authorization to sell cars under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts the import and sale of cars with connected-vehicle technology linked to China beginning with the 2027 model year. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity and some satellite communications technologies are covered under the rules based on national security concerns linked to the ability of vehicles to collect sensitive data on American owners. The rule was adopted in January 2025 under President Joe Biden, and has been kept in place under President Donald Trump. The action marks the latest major move from the U.S. towards banning cars manufactured and exported from China, as Washington pushes to strengthen the domestic carmaking industry. Lawmakers have proposed legislation to tighten the restrictions further. Imports of Chinese EVs also face hefty tariffs. The Sweden-based company, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said it will continue to sell existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles in the U.S. and will also provide access to its service network. The Commerce Department did not immediately comment. Polestar had warned as early as 2024 that the connected vehicle rules would "effectively prohibit" the automaker from selling vehicles in the United States, including cars made domestically. "The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe," Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said. Polestar has

Polestar barred from US over the Chinese <b>connected vehicle</b> rule, a dangerous precedent

Polestar is pulling new vehicles out of the US market starting with model year 2027 after the Commerce Department declined to grant it authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, the company confirmed today. The decision effectively ends new-car sales in the US for the Geely-owned Swedish EV brand — even though one of its models is assembled in South Carolina. What Commerce decided The Bureau of Industry and Security, part of the US Department of Commerce, declined to grant Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) an authorization to sell vehicles in the US from model year 2027 onward under the current Connected Vehicle Rule. The rule, finalized in January 2025, bans connected vehicles with a “sufficient nexus” to China or Russia from the US market, with the software prohibitions taking effect for model year 2027 and hardware restrictions following in 2030. It covers telematics, cameras, microphones, GPS, Bluetooth, cellular modules, and automated driving software across gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles alike. Polestar’s problem is ownership, not where the cars are built. The brand is majority-owned by Geely, the Chinese automotive group that also controls Volvo Cars. That nexus is what triggers the rule, regardless of the factory location — a dynamic that traces back to the Biden administration’s 2024 warning that Chinese-connected vehicles could harvest US driver data. It’s a notable outcome given the geography of Polestar’s lineup. The Polestar 3 is built at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina, while the Polestar 4 is assembled in Busan, South Korea — neither is made in China. The Volvo contrast Here’s the catch: Volvo, also owned by Geely, was granted authorization to keep selling connected vehicles in the US. Same parent company, opposite outcome. Volvo operates as a separately listed, more established automaker with a larger US footprint, while Polestar is more tightly entangled

Polestar Banned from Selling New <b>Cars</b> in the US Starting in 2027

Polestar will no longer be allowed to sell new vehicles in the United States beginning with the 2027 model year after the Trump administration denied the Swedish electric-vehicle maker authorization under federal rules governing connected vehicle technology, according to Reuters. The decision essentially blocks Polestar from introducing new models in the US market as Washington continues to express national security concerns over vehicles with technology tied to China. According to Polestar, the US Department of Commerce declined to grant the automaker authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which prohibits the import or sale of vehicles equipped with certain Chinese- or Russian-linked hardware and software beginning with the 2027 model year. The rule covers technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity, and some satellite communications systems because of concerns they could be used to collect sensitive data from American drivers. The regulation was finalized during the Biden administration in January 2025 and has remained in place under President Donald Trump as part of an effort to reduce US reliance on Chinese automotive technology. Polestar is based in Sweden but China’s Geely Holding is its majority owner. The automaker said it will continue selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles in the United States while supporting customers through its service network, but no new 2027-model-year vehicles will be offered unless the situation changes with regards to the Connected Vehicles regulations. “The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics,” CEO Michael Lohscheller said in a statement. “Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe.” The ruling also throws another hurdle in front of an automaker already struggling to gain traction in the US. Reuters reported that only 6 percent of Polestar’s first-quarter global sales came from

U.S. Bans Polestar From Selling <b>Cars</b> As It Stretches The Definition Of 'Chinese EV'

U.S. Bans Polestar From Selling Cars As It Stretches The Definition Of 'Chinese EV' The federal government's fear of Chinese EVs has pushed a manufacturer out of the American market. Polestar announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Commerce did not grant authorization for the automaker to continue selling vehicles in the United States. The Chinese-owned Swedish EV manufacturer will sell its existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles, with the ban taking effect for the 2027 model year. It should also be noted that the Polestar 3 is exclusively produced in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and the 4 is built in South Korea. According to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, Polestar has fallen foul of its Connected Vehicle Rule, which prohibits connected vehicles with hardware or software tied to China or Russia from being sold in or imported into the United States. The rule was enacted during the Biden administration's final days in January 2025. Polestar is based in Sweden but is majority-owned by the Chinese auto giant Geely. Volvo (also majority-owned by Geely) was in the exact same predicament, but received approval from the Trump administration last month to continue U.S. sales. Polestar will continue to support U.S. owners Polestar emphasized that it will shift its focus to Europe and noted that 94% of its 2026 Q1 retail sales volume was outside the United States. However, if a Polestar is sitting in your garage, you won't be left high and dry by the brand's sudden exit from the market. The automaker stated that owners will still have access to its service network. A Polestar spokesperson told Jalopnik: "Supporting our customers remains our highest priority. Existing Polestar owners and lease customers will continue to receive the same level of support and access to

Feds Killed Polestar and Spared Volvo. That Should Terrify You

The U.S. Federal Government is meddling with the automotive industry, the free market, and capitalism. Ironically, the current administration claims it’s for the latter two items on that list. But on Thursday, the U.S. Government essentially killed an automotive brand in America by forcing Polestar to stop selling new cars. Pandora’s Box continues to open with no end in sight. The precedent that’s being set is both dangerous, and the ending is unclear at this point. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security denied Polestar an authorization under the current Connected Vehicle Rule to sell cars in the U.S. from model year 2027 on. That’s because Polestar is a subsidiary of Geely, a Chinese automaker. Ironically, Polestar’s sister brand, also owned by Geely, Volvo, was granted the authorization in May. Why Volvo was granted the authorization and Polestar was not is unclear. “We have no insight into Polestar’s authorization approval process,” a Volvo spokesperson told The Drive. But Polestar clearly didn’t see this situation coming. The automaker announced a reboot plan in February, which would’ve seen a slew of new product coming to the U.S. as the company grew the lineup. Global production of the Polestar 3 was moved from Chengdu, China, to Volvo’s Ridgeville, South Carolina, plant specifically to avoid the Trump Administration’s tariffs. The Polestar 3 currently rolls off the South Carolina assembly line alongside its platform mate, the Volvo EX90. The future of Polestar 3 production is now in limbo despite the model being sold outside the U.S. market. “It’s too early to speculate on that. We have just received this information from U.S. authorities and need to work with Volvo Cars to what our options are. Polestar benefits from the flexibility of our asset-light business model, which is a great strength given the

Polestar dealers 'absolutely devastated' as Trump administration blocks U.S. sales after 2026

Polestar dealers ‘devastated’ as Trump administration forces brand out of U.S. over Chinese tech Featured Stories Polestar dealers ‘devastated’ as Trump administration forces brand out of U.S. over Chinese tech Dealerships that remain with the brand will largely become service points for existing customers only, with franchise investments handled on a case-by-case basis, Polestar retailer Matthew Haiken said.

Ford Airport nearly doubles <b>car</b> rental capacity with $156M addition to passenger terminal

Ford Airport nearly doubles car rental capacity with $156M addition to passenger terminal June 24, 2026 02:19 PM EDT Featured Stories Another Michigan hop farm folds as oversupply strains the industry Michigan’s hop industry shrinks sharply to 100 acres amid farm closures, oversupply and rising costs, signaling a potential bottom in the market.

Great Wall Motor Establishes R&amp;D Center in Tianjin, Focusing on Smart Cockpit ...

From:Internet Info Agency 2026-06-25 09:23:00 Great Wall Motor recently established Tianjin Great Wall Motor R&D Co., Ltd. in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), marking the official establishment of its Tianjin R&D center. The center is a key component of Great Wall Motor’s technology R&D system, covering areas such as intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, and cloud platforms, and possesses full-stack automotive intelligence R&D capabilities—from product design to project management. Equipped with a comprehensive software R&D system, toolchain, stability laboratories, and a cloud testing platform, the center not only undertakes R&D tasks for Great Wall Motor’s global mass-production vehicle models but also focuses on software technology research and feature development related to intelligent cockpits and autonomous driving, including operating systems, software ecosystems, and AI technologies. In the cloud platform domain, the center primarily handles the development of backend systems for overseas connected vehicle services, providing technical support for connected car operations across multiple countries and regions. According to plans, the R&D center will employ approximately 250 to 300 personnel. Leveraging Tianjin’s advantages as a hub for high-end intelligent manufacturing clusters, it will advance Great Wall Motor’s “AI-defined vehicles” strategy and deepen the integration of intelligent technologies with product development. Currently, TEDA has attracted more than 10 R&D institutions focused on intelligent and connected vehicles and is accelerating the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Pan-Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industrial Park. BMW i3, i4 Models Show Battery Warning; Official Response: Safe to Drive, Inspections Scheduled Eight Traditional Automakers Lose Production Licenses in 2026 as Industry Shakeout Accelerates Nissan GT-R50, Limited to 19 Units, Heads to Japanese Auction with Estimated Top Bid of ¥155 Million BYD Overtakes MG in European Sales for First Time in May, Chinese Brands Hit Record Market Share XPeng MONA L03 Official Images Released, Launching in July from RMB 130,000 Tesla Model

Slate Prices Cheapest Electric Truck Ever at $25K | auto <b>connected car</b> news

The Bezos-backed startup opens preorders today for a bare-bones EV pickup designed to do what no one else is bothering to do — cost less. The number that Slate Auto has been building toward for four years landed Wednesday morning: $24,950. That’s the starting price for the 2027 Slate Truck, a rear-wheel-drive electric pickup with crank windows, no touchscreen, and a 5-foot bed — and it’s now officially the cheapest new truck in America, undercutting the Ford Maverick by roughly $2,000. For a market that has spent the better part of a decade drifting relentlessly upmarket, the announcement landed like a provocation. The average new vehicle in the United States now costs around $48,000. Slate is offering a truck at almost exactly half that. “More than 180,000 reservation holders have told us they’re ready for a vehicle that’s affordable, reliable, and built around their lives,” said Slate CEO Peter Faricy. “Slate gives customers the freedom to buy only what they need today and personalize their vehicle as their needs change tomorrow.” A Truck Stripped to the Essentials The Slate Truck is deliberately, almost defiantly, minimal. There is no infotainment screen. No power windows — glass is operated by hand crank. The HVAC system uses physical knobs. The factory color is a single shade of gray. Built-in Bluetooth lets drivers pair a smartphone, but the truck comes with no speakers. What it does have: a 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with 63 kWh of usable energy, good for an estimated 205 miles of range — a 37 percent increase over the company’s earlier 150-mile projection. Towing capacity comes in at 2,000 pounds, payload at 1,550 pounds. DC fast charging at up to 120 kW can bring the battery from 20 to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes. A full

A predictable Meta move | Tech Brew

| | | | TL;DR: Meta is reportedly working on a standalone prediction markets app in a bid to get in on the bet-on-everything craze that started with Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a New York Times report. It’s the kind of move we’ve seen from Meta before—chasing (or re-chasing) what was popularized by others—but comes as the company faces lawsuits accusing it of trying to addict users. What happened: Internally called Arena, the smartphone app reportedly uses a video game-like points system instead of money—though real funds could come into play later. It’s a gamified attempt to lasso new users at a moment when prediction market fever is everywhere. (Though Meta’s tried its hand at pursuing this particular market before, launching an app called Forecast in 2020 that shut down two years later.) Insiders described Arena as “experimental but a top priority” for the company, per the NYT, but noted that it’s possible the app might never be released. Copying homework: Arriving late is par for the course for Meta, which has shown a pattern of jumping on trends after competitors prove there’s a market for it. A brief recap of all the times Meta made us say, “Wait, haven’t we seen this before?”: Instagram Stories (2016), which made main grids everywhere something of a relic, was released long after Snapchat first came out with the feature in 2013.Facebook Dating (2019) joined in on the “swipe right to match” habit already popularized by Tinder starting in 2012.Reels (2020) was Meta’s answer to TikTok, which got us glued to short-form videos (at least ones that are longer than six seconds).Threads (2023) launched about half a year after Musk bought Twitter—which led to an exodus of users who didn’t like the new management and wanted an alternative. (That lasted about five

UVeye Partners with Mesilla Valley Transportation to Bring Intelligent <b>Vehicle</b> Inspection ...

UVeye Partners with Mesilla Valley Transportation to Bring Intelligent Vehicle Inspection Systems to Commercial Trucking Operations Partnership brings UVeye's state-of-the-art inspection technology to the middle mile, enhancing safety, consistency, and efficiency for MVT fleets across North America TEANECK, N.J., June 24, 2026 -- UVeye, the global leader in vehicle data intelligence, today announced it has partnered with Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT), one of North America's largest privately owned transportation companies, to bring state-of-the-art launch vehicle inspection systems to the middle mile, improving safety, consistency, and operational efficiency across MVT's fleets. With fleet operators focusing more and more on reducing downtime while maintaining the highest safety standards, automated inspections are becoming an increasingly essential tool. This partnership brings UVeye's advanced computer-vision inspection technology to MVT's trucking operations, enabling one of the industry's largest privately owned fleets across the continental United States, Mexico, and Canada to benefit from comprehensive, granular drive-thru inspections. UVeye's drive-thru scanners perform a complete 360° scan of heavy-duty vehicles in seconds, detecting exterior, underbody, tire and mechanical flaws and identifying damages or modifications. Inspection results are presented via digital reports designed to improve safety, consistency, and operational efficiency. The system supports Class 6–8 trucks and complies with CTPAT17 requirements in the US and UK, enabling an automated 17-point inspection process. Utilized by leading organizations including Amazon, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Hertz, Subaru of America, and hundreds of dealerships worldwide, UVeye's AI-powered systems help identify tire issues, underbody anomalies, leaks, damage, and other vehicle conditions that may require attention. "Commercial transportation operates at enormous scale, where improvements in inspection speed, consistency, and accuracy can have a far-reaching impact," said Amir Hever, CEO and Co-Founder of UVeye. "With thousands of tractors and trailers moving freight across the Americas every day, we're excited to work with MVT to support safer

Amazon Leo to <b>Connect</b> Construction Equipment for Hitachi Construction Machinery

Amazon Leo has made inroads into the construction industry with a new agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery, now part of its service preview for enterprises. Under an agreement announced Wednesday, Hitachi Construction Machinery will deploy portable Amazon Leo antennas at construction sites in the U.K. and Germany starting this year. It plans to use Amazon Leo connectivity for machine health reports, downloading service manuals in the field, real-time maintenance alerts and uploading inspection reports. There’s an Amazon Web Services (AWS) tie-in as well, because Hitachi Construction Machinery runs its global service network that collects machine operation and maintenance data on AWS. The Amazon Leo connectivity will allow the machines to access the AWS cloud. The companies said that this connectivity will also allow Hitachi Construction Machinery to explore AI-driven predictive maintenance. “Our mission is to maximize customers’ machine uptime while minimizing total cost of ownership for our customers. Signing this agreement with Amazon Leo represents a major step toward verifying our vision of connecting all construction sites through communication—regardless of location. With reliable satellite connectivity, we can deliver high-quality ConSite services at every job site in the world and, in the future, enable real-time AI analysis of operation data to further benefit our customers.” Amazon Leo is preparing for an initial service rollout this year. The constellation has 367 satellites after its most recent launch by Arianespace last week.