'MAN SimplePay' allows the truck to automatically pay for fuel at the pump and forward the bill to the fleet manager, meaning that the driver does not have to pay manually by cash or card. 

The two companies have made a ‘Central Communication Unit’ which integrates multiple electronic controllers in a single hub, and they plan to continue the collaboration further.

The ML-30s+ provides greater peripheral vision around the sides of the vehicle than a conventional LiDAR with a field of view of 120 degrees, meaning it can detect other vehicles approaching from behind much sooner.

The German company unveiled a new range of autonomous shuttles designed for use in urban mixed-traffic scenarios, and announced a distribution agreement with mobility services provider Beep for the American market.

The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to integrate Tier IV's 'Pilot.Auto' product with Baraja's 'Spectrum HD25' LiDAR systems.

Torc Robotics will use 'Foretify', a package of scenarios, test plans, map data, and key performance indicators for simulated testing of its autonomous driving software.

Geely's Farizon looks to change the concept of what an automonous tractor looks like in China.

Perrone will retrofit a 'Zeus 400' electric shuttle bus supplied by Phoenix Motorcars with its 'TONY' autonomous driving kit, which will provide it with Level 4 autonomy.

These appointments come after former CEO, Xiaodi Hou, was fired for allegedly engaging in illicit technology transfers with Chinese-backed start-up Hydron Inc.

The two companies worked together to automate a Quon heavy-duty truck so it could transport and dump material without a driver.

Both companies’ technicians will maintain Aurora’s fleet of autonomous class 8 tractors, doing compliance, inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on site.

DICV will partner with IITMIC to identify, mentor, and provide opportunities to Indian technology start-up companies which will work towards finding new solutions for the Indian mobility space, in the years ahead.