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Aurora targets 30,000 trucks by 2030 via asset-light option

Aurora Innovation will launch a hardware-as-a-service model in partnership with Aumovio by the end of 2027, according to Chief Financial Officer David Maday.

September 28, 2026
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DOT maps path for wider deployment of autonomous vehicles

New federal guidance says FMCSA must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials.

September 8, 2026
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Cruz Advocates for National Autonomous Framework

Congress’ upcoming highway policy measure would be an ideal fit for federal guidance specific to autonomous vehicles, says the chairman of the Commerce Committee on freight policy.

February 6, 2026
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Amazon, Aumovio Team Up to Boost Autonomous Truck Deployment

Aumovio and Amazon Web Services are using generative artificial intelligence to enhance the development process for autonomous vehicles, starting with Aurora's self-driving trucks.

January 6, 2026
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Waymo Seeks More Than $15 Billion in Funding Round

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is in discussions to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a financing round led by its parent company.

December 17, 2025
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California Advances New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

California regulators opened a 15-day public comment period Dec. 3 as they advanced revised rules that would broaden how autonomous vehicles operate on state roads.

December 9, 2025
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Detmar Logistics to Start Autonomous Ops With Aurora in '26

Last-mile logistics specialist Detmar will use Aurora’s in-house Peterbilt tractors to ship the proppant 20 hours a day on public and private roads in the Permian Basin oil and gas field.

December 8, 2025
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Barak Turovsky, GM's Head of AI, Leaves Automaker

General Motors' chief AI officer is out, marking the loss of another Silicon Valley alum as the company works to bulk up staffing to support tech innovation at the Detroit automaker.

November 25, 2025
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Lyft Plans Fleet of Hundreds of Tensor Robocars From 2027

Lyft Inc. is partnering with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in Europe and North America starting in 2027.

October 9, 2025
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Aurora Earns First Revenue in a Quarter of Milestones

The Pittsburgh-based automated driving developer during the quarter launched commercial driverless operations, added a terminal in Phoenix and began initial nighttime operations.

August 4, 2025

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