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Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Nuked here, ready to take you on a wild ride through the latest buzz in autonomous trucking and electric vehicle drama. Let’s dive right in!
Aurora Innovation made waves recently by finally launching the U.S.’s first fully driverless commercial trucking service. After multiple delays since their initial 2024 target, they hit the road with a single autonomous truck ferrying freight between Dallas and Houston. And guess what? This wasn’t just a test—they clocked over 1,200 miles carrying goods with customers like Hirschbach Motor Lines and Uber Freight cheering them on.
But Aurora isn’t stopping there. They plan to ramp up their fleet significantly, aiming for tens of self-driving trucks and expanding routes to places like El Paso and Phoenix before 2026. This marks a giant leap for both Aurora and the driverless vehicle industry.
Meanwhile, in the electric vehicle world, Canoo’s bankruptcy saga took an unexpected twist. A surprise London-based bidder stepped in, waving a $20 million offer to snag Canoo’s assets, overtaking the CEO’s $4 million bid. This move has people talking about how the EV startup’s fate might still be up in the air.
Not far behind, Rivian is sitting pretty thanks to a stash of tariff-free batteries, helping them weather recent auto industry challenges sparked by trade tensions. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is gearing up to turn an old Indiana printing plant into a hub for producing its budget-friendly electric trucks.
On the corporate front, Tesla’s board has reportedly started hunting for a new CEO as Elon Musk’s political adventures seem to weigh down the company’s image and profits. Amid this, a rare move saw Tesla board member Joe Gebbia buy a hefty slice of stock, signaling some faith in the company’s future.
In a twist for Ford fans, the automaker has scrapped its ambitious FNV4 software project, which aimed to unify tech across gas and electric vehicles. This shutdown closes a chapter on years of effort to compete more fiercely with EV titans like Tesla.
Elsewhere, Joby Aviation made history by flying its eVTOL aircraft from horizontal to vertical with a pilot onboard, pushing closer to FAA certification and the promise of urban air mobility.
Rounding out the ride-hailing news, DoorDash is fighting back against a lawsuit from Uber alleging anti-competitive tactics. DoorDash calls it a scare tactic, standing firm against claims that it pressured restaurants into exclusive deals.
That’s the tech scoop for now—keep your eyes peeled for more electrifying updates and autonomous adventures. Until next time, stay curious and keep geeking out!
