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The Aurora Driver is an SAE L4 self-driving system that is first being deployed in long-haul trucking. It is equipped with a powerful computer and sensors that can see beyond the length of four football fields. The truck is able to predict red light runners, avoiding collisions and detecting people. Before officially hitting the road for deliveries, the Aurora Driver completed over 1,200 miles without a driver over a four-year period.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/05/02/first-driverless-semi-truck-hits-the-road-in-texas/
Connected and autonomous vehicles are driving significant safety and economic growth advancements across Texas. These vehicles are transforming mobility with deployments in cities throughout the state and playing a critical role in the movement of freight to support supply chains. This emerging technology is shaping the future of transportation, enhancing efficiency, and fostering economic development at both local and statewide levels.
https://www.txdot.gov/about/programs/innovative-transportation/connected-automated-vehicles-task-force.html
Automated vehicle deployments in Texas (TX DOT map)
https://txdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f4dd9ee9f87447d3ac3cdef192b3910f
Waymo’s self-driving cars now complete more than 250,000 rides with paying passengers every week, according to Google chief executive Sundar Pichai. The company had only reached the milestone of 200,000 rides at the end of February. Since then, Waymo has launched its service on ride-hailing platform Uber in Austin and expanded its operations from San Francisco into Silicon Valley. Next year, the driverless cars are expected to hit the streets in cities like Washington, D.C.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/04/waymo039s-robotaxis-now-beyond-250000-driverless-rides-every-week
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