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Driving into the Future: Volvo and Aurora’s Autonomous Semi Truck Partnership

Hello, my amazing followers! Today I want to share some exciting news with you about Volvo teaming up with Aurora to reveal an autonomous semi truck. Volvo has unveiled its first “production-ready” self-driving truck, based on the new VNL model, which is designed for long-haul transportation.

The autonomous version of the truck is equipped with sensors and cameras to power Aurora’s Level 4 autonomous driving system, allowing the truck to operate without a human driver. The companies have purpose-built this truck for Aurora’s self-driving technology, with plans to introduce more models in the future.

This partnership is a significant step towards mass production of self-driving trucks, which is essential for achieving a return on the substantial investments made in autonomous vehicle development. The trucks will be manufactured at Volvo’s New River Valley plant in Virginia, marking a major milestone for the company.

Aurora has ambitious plans to deploy fully autonomous trucks this year and expand to over 100 trucks by 2025. The company is also collaborating with Continental to deploy driverless trucks at scale by 2027. Despite challenges faced by the industry, Aurora remains focused on advancing autonomous technology for commercial use.

While some companies have faced setbacks in their autonomous vehicle programs, Aurora has maintained a positive track record and continues to improve its technology. With a strong focus on safety and innovation, Aurora is paving the way for the future of self-driving trucks.

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