Tesla Inc. will start production next year of three products that have fallen well behind Elon Musk’s original schedule, including the Semi.
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The Tesla Semi. (Alexis Georgeson/Tesla Motors)
Musk Says Tesla Semi Coming Next Year
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U.S. Xpress/Kodiak Robotics
U.S. Xpress, Kodiak Partner on Autonomous Freight Program
U.S. Xpress/Kodiak RoboticsU.S. Xpress Enterprises and the self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics Inc. are teaming to run an autonomous freight route, the companies announced April 7.
April 7, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous, Top 100 
Aurora
Werner Partners With Aurora to Haul Freight Autonomously in Texas
AuroraAurora Innovation Inc. has announced a deal to haul freight on a route between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas, for Werner Enterprises.
April 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Musk took a 9% stake in Twitter. (Susan Walsh, File/Associated Press)
Elon Musk to Join Twitter’s Board
Musk took a 9% stake in Twitter. (Susan Walsh, File/Associated Press)Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after disclosing that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
April 5, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
A Wing drone delivers a package to a customer's home in Christiansburg, Va. (Logan Cyrus/Bloomberg News)
Wing to Begin Biggest US Drone-Delivery Test in Texas
A Wing drone delivers a package to a customer's home in Christiansburg, Va. (Logan Cyrus/Bloomberg News)Alphabet Inc.’s Wing is set to begin the largest drone-delivery test program so far in the U.S., starting April 7 in the Dallas suburbs.
April 4, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA 
Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon (left) and Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm’s automotive business. (Qualcomm)
Qualcomm Completes Purchase of Veoneer’s ADAS Unit
Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon (left) and Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm’s automotive business. (Qualcomm)Qualcomm wrapped up its acquisition of Veoneer’s advanced driver assistance/self-driving vehicle software arm on April 4, highlighting the San Diego company’s bid to become a key technology supplier to automakers as it diversifies beyond smartphones.
April 4, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
The construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars is pictured in Gruenheide near Berlin. (Michael Sohn/Associated Press)
Tesla Sells 310,000 Vehicles in Q1 Despite Logistics Issues
The construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars is pictured in Gruenheide near Berlin. (Michael Sohn/Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla delivered 310,000 vehicles in the first quarter, up about 68% from the same period in 2021, the company said April 2.
April 4, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Plus
Plus Weighs IPO of Non-China Business
PlusPlus is considering listing its non-China businesses in a U.S. initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, after the self-driving-truck startup scrapped a merger with a blank-check company.
April 1, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
One significant improvement to Aurora's self-driving technology includes more complex construction zone navigation. (Aurora via Twitter)
Aurora Upgrades Autonomous Driving System
One significant improvement to Aurora's self-driving technology includes more complex construction zone navigation. (Aurora via Twitter)Aurora Innovation Inc. is upgrading its self-driving truck technology as it prepares to commercialize its autonomous vehicle technology.
March 31, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Autonomous truck by Torc Robotics
Congressional Transportation Policymakers Push AV Tech Bill
Autonomous truck by Torc RoboticsTwo leading proponents in Congress for the establishment of a national regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles recently expressed optimism about the eventual passage of their legislation.
March 30, 2022