Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.
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FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy
FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech.
Aurora’s driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.
Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.
The company has also opened another facility in Phoenix as it scales driverless operations.