Aurora plans self-driving trucks in harsh weather after launch

Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch

Robert Besser
14 Apr 2025, 05:24 GMT+10

Aurora plans self-driving trucks in harsh weather after launch

Aurora Innovation says its driverless trucks will eventually be equipped to handle tough weather conditions, but only after their commercial debut in Texas later this year
The company confirmed this week that its self-driving trucks will begin operating commercially in Texas in April and will expand to routes in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in 2025
The trucks will follow local speed limits between 25 and 75 miles per hour

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania: Aurora Innovation says its driverless trucks will eventually be equipped to handle tough weather conditions, but only after their commercial debut in Texas later this year.

The company confirmed this week that its self-driving trucks will begin operating commercially in Texas in April and will expand to routes in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in 2025. The trucks will follow local speed limits between 25 and 75 miles per hour.

Aurora said it plans to broaden the operational design domain (ODD) for its autonomous vehicles to include harsh weather after the launch. ODD refers to the defined conditions—such as geography and weather—in which self-driving vehicles can safely function.

The trucks will be designed to operate in a variety of weather conditions, including suburban and urban settings, dense traffic, and highway construction zones marked by cones and barriers. They will also run both day and night.

Aurora said its development process includes rigorous testing, such as virtual simulations, closed-course evaluations, and ongoing monitoring on public roads before the service goes live.

Earlier this year, the Uber-backed company entered into a long-term agreement with Nvidia and German auto supplier Continental to support the deployment of its driverless truck fleet.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to India Gazette.

More Information

null in null

Business

Section

Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania: Aurora Innovation says its driverless trucks will eventually be equipped to handle tough weather conditions,...

US Treasury to ease regulatory burden on small banks

Bessent says US Treasury to take stronger role in bank regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Treasury will step more firmly into bank regulation to ensure better balance and less burdensome oversight,...

White House Plans New Push to Boost US coal amid AI energy surge

Bloomberg: Trump order looks to tap coal for powering data centers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The White House is preparing a new directive aimed at reviving domestic coal production as energy demands surge from...

Universal plans major theme park north of London

Universal to open first British theme park near London

LONDON, UK: Universal is setting its sights on Britain as the next destination for its global theme park expansion, marking a major...

Tesla enters Saudi market amid EV push and lingering tensions

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, but no Musk protests

RIYADH/DUBAI: Tesla entered the Saudi Arabian market this week, taking on a country with ambitious electric vehicle goals but limited...

Wall Street volatile as Trump leads world on path to GFC II

World financial markets in turmoil, investors already missing Biden

NEW YORK, New York - U.S, and global financial markets were in crisis Friday as China increased its tariffs on the U.S. to 125 percent,...

Delhi

Section

Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Business

Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch

US Treasury to ease regulatory burden on small banks

White House Plans New Push to Boost US coal amid AI energy surge

Universal plans major theme park north of London

Tesla enters Saudi market amid EV push and lingering tensions

Wall Street volatile as Trump leads world on path to GFC II

Delhi

Speaker Om Birla praises Modi govt for transforming rail connectivity for common man

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off train from Dr Ambedkar Nagar to New Delhi ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti

MI all-rounder Santner calls hat-trick of run-outs "crazy", praises Karn Sharma for "massive" impact against DC

MI's seasoned star Karn Sharma outlines impact of change in ball, picks his favourite wicket against DC

Tripura: Rs 1400 cr World Bank project for Janajati people in progress, says CM Saha

"We never gave up": Hardik Pandya after MI's second victory in IPL 2025

Movie Review