Daimler Truck unveiled plans May 8 to begin operating an autonomous, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia demonstration truck.
May 8, 2024Torc News Updates
Follow Torc Robotics news with Transport Topics for reporting on the company’s development of autonomous trucks for longhaul freight. Coverage tracks testing, safety validation, artificial intelligence, sensor technology, industry partnerships and commercialization plans. Explore how Torc and its parent company, Daimler Truck, are working to bring self-driving systems into real-world trucking operations.
Uber Freight and Torc Robotics Form Partnership on Autonomous Trucks
Uber Freight announced a deal that aligns it with Torc Robitics, and separately outlined how it is delving into where artificial intelligence might support its services in the years ahead.
December 7, 2023Torc Lays Out Road Map to Autonomous Truck Launch in 2027
The independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck is paving the way for that rollout by conducting pilots with major motor carriers and mapping out the details of how fleet customers will dispatch and monitor unmanned commercial vehicles in the coming years.
November 28, 2023Torc Lays Out Road Map to Autonomous Truck Launch in 2027
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Torc Robotics is fine-tuning its technology and laying the foundation for autonomous fleet operations as it targets a 2027 market launch for its virtual driver product.
November 16, 2023Torc Robotics, C.R. England Team on Autonomous Pilot
Self-driving-trucks technology firm Torc Robotics and refrigerated carrier C.R. England are teaming up on a pilot program.
May 15, 2023Torc Robotics Signs Pact to Acquire Canada’s Algolux
Daimler Truck autonomous technology subsidiary Torc Robotics has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence developer Algolux Inc.
March 3, 2023Torc Announces Collaboration With Foretellix
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced a multiyear strategic collaboration with Foretellix, a provider of verification and validation solutions for automated driving systems, intended to reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market.
January 4, 2023Torc, Schneider Partner on Level 4 Autonomy
Driverless technology company Torc Robotics and Schneider are preparing to launch a pilot program to further implement autonomous longhaul trucking, the companies announced Sept. 20.
September 21, 2022Daimler Truck Executive to Lead Torc Robotics
Daimler Truck announced a leadership change for Torc Robotics, the autonomous technology developer it acquired in 2019.
August 18, 2022Torc Names Penske for Maintenance on Autonomous Test Fleet
Self-driving-vehicle technology developer Torc Robotics announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.
May 6, 2022