Autonomous

Kodiak Robotics opened a second truck port for its autonomous semis at a Ryder System Inc. fleet maintenance facility in Houston, the companies said Jan. 23.

DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.

Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.

Transportation management systems have evolved to provide real-time data and advanced analytics to improve freight visibility and fleet decision-making.

Industry collaboration sets the stage for large-scale commercialization of self driving trucks in the coming years.

LAS VEGAS — The pathway toward large-scale commercialization of self-driving trucks became clearer at CES 2024 as tech startups unveiled upgrades to their autonomous driving systems.

Walmart Inc. opened up access to a generative artificial intelligence tool that allows shoppers to search for products by specific use cases rather than look up one item at a time.

Kodiak Robotics introduced what it billed as the world’s first driverless-ready semi-truck designed for scaled deployment at CES in Las Vegas this week.

Aeva Technologies Inc. has won a multiyear contract to supply Daimler Truck Holding AG with technology to help advance autonomous driving on highways.

WASHINGTON — A guiding document outlining issues deemed highly important across transportation modes was unveiled for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.