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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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Robocar Startup Tensor May Seek New Funds Before US IPO

The San Jose, Calif.-based company could seek $300 million to $400 million, a source told Bloomberg.聽A listing in the U.S. could take place as soon as the end of this year or early 2027.

January 15, 2026
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PlusAI Moves a Step Closer to Going Public

This is PlusAI鈥檚 second attempt to go public. The company announced plans to merge with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V in a 2021 deal that valued the company at $3.3 billion.

January 15, 2026
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Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Will Switch to Subscription-Only

Reaching 10 million active FSD subscriptions is among the聽targets聽Tesla must hit for CEO Elon Musk to earn additional shares under the pay package shareholders聽approved聽in November.

January 14, 2026
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Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco

Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.

January 9, 2026
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CES Shows How AI, Software Are Redefining Truck Technology

Many exhibitors and speakers at CES highlighted the shift toward software-defined vehicles that can be upgraded over time through remote updates without requiring hardware changes.

January 8, 2026
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FMCSA鈥檚 Barrs: Innovation Done Right Can Save Lives

FMCSA's new leader touted the lifesaving potential of emerging technologies in the transportation industry at CES 2026 and said the agency will work to eliminate barriers to innovation.

January 8, 2026
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Ford Hints at Robotaxis With Plans for Eyes-Off-Road Tech

Ford said Jan. 7 it will launch Level 3 autonomy in 2028 on its Blue Cruise feature. The new version that allows drivers to look away will debut on Ford鈥檚 all-electric small pickup truck platform.

January 8, 2026
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Auto Policies Remain on Trump's To-Do List in 2026

But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list.聽The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.

January 7, 2026
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Mobileye to Acquire Humanoid Robot Maker Mentee for $900M

Self-driving car systems company Mobileye Global is acquiring Israeli startup Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million, as it looks to develop humanoid robots.

January 6, 2026
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Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks

The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak鈥檚 ability to scale its self-driving technology.聽The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.

January 6, 2026

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