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Volvo and Aurora Debut Production-Ready Autonomous Truck

The VNL Autonomous truck, designed for long-haul transport, integrates advanced self-driving technology for safer and more efficient freight solutions.

  • The truck features Level 4 autonomy with redundant safety systems including lidar, radar, and cameras.
  • Aurora's technology has logged 1.5 million miles on public roads and billions in simulations.
  • Initial pilot programs will commence with safety drivers, transitioning to fully driverless operations by year-end.
  • Manufacturing has begun at Volvo's New River Valley facility in Virginia.
  • The partnership aims to address the truck driver shortage and streamline logistics operations.
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