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Thieves stole two trailers bearing Nvidia and PlusAI logos from a Fremont warehouse, expecting high-value AI hardware. Instead, they found 40,000 pounds of sand used for testing. The trailers were recovered in Newark after a friend spotted them, and no arrests have been made.
Aurora Innovation is expanding its driverless truck program, targeting positive free cash flow by 2028 as it grows from 20 autonomous trucks to about 200 on Texas routes and moves toward a driver-as-a-service, by-the-mile model, arguing AVs cut costs and boost efficiency; analysts see strong profitability potential while some skeptics caution about the value of human drivers in logistics, and Aurora has logged over 440,000 autonomous miles since 2022.
The autonomous vehicle sector is progressing with Gatik partnering with Loblaw for autonomous trucks and Kodiak Robotics going public via a SPAC, while Hyundai's Supernal undergoes leadership changes. Additionally, new startups like Anode Technology emerge, and the EV industry faces production cuts and cybersecurity issues, highlighting both advancements and challenges in transportation technology.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to ban heavy-duty driverless trucks from operating in the state. The bill required a trained human driver to be present in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds. Newsom stated that the existing regulatory framework is sufficient and that the bill is not needed at this time. While some states have allowed the testing and operation of self-driving trucks, California currently prohibits autonomous trucks weighing over 10,001 pounds. The Department of Motor Vehicles is working on developing a regulatory framework to lift this restriction. Supporters of the technology argue that the bill would hinder progress in achieving autonomous hauling of goods, while labor unions express concerns about safety and job losses. Newsom emphasized the need for transparent regulations and directed the labor and workforce development agency to develop recommendations to mitigate potential job impacts.