Volvo Unveils First Production Self-Driving Truck with Aurora

Aurora and Volvo launch the first "production-ready" self-driving truck.

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Ex-Google, Uber, and Tesla executives launched Aurora, an autonomous driving technology firm.

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The new truck transports large distances based on Volvo's VNL Class 8 semi-truck.

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It is fully equipped with sensors and cameras for Aurora's Level 4 autonomous driving system.

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Integrated with Aurora's self-driving technology and software, the truck can drive itself.

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President of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Nils Jaeger, calls this vehicle the first of their worldwide autonomous technology platform.

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This platform promotes autonomy and new models for Volvo Group truck brands, locations, and use cases.

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For widespread manufacture of self-driving trucks, focus on purpose-built vehicles.

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These trucks will be made in Volvo's Dublin, Virginia, New River Valley factory.

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Aurora began working with Volvo in 2018, which makes 10% of Class 8 trucks.

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Aurora has 1.5 million miles on commercial roads, testing their technology.

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Aurora will launch 20 completely autonomous vehicles this year and 100 by 2025.

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Aurora works with Continental to offer driverless trucks commercially by 2027.

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Autonomous trucks, like robotaxis and privately owned autonomous vehicles, suffer market exits and project delays or scalebacks.

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After failures, some automakers are developing autonomous vehicles with specific deployment timelines.

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Accidents involving Tesla and Cruise have tarnished public opinion of autonomous vehicles.

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One of Cruise's cars hurt a pedestrian, freezing operations countrywide.

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Aurora did not have any significant incidents or regulatory issues.

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