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CleanTechnica published a post titled “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” The source summary says autonomous electric trucks are already operating along roads in Ohio and elsewhere in the US.
XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code. The source says this follows 2026 development milestones, including a rollout in May and automated pick-up and drop-off trials in July.
Waymo says it plans to begin operations in Singapore in 2028. The move would be its first market in Southeast Asia after planned expansion into Germany and Japan in 2027.
EACON and Tonly are presenting the EQ100E as a mining truck designed for autonomous operation from the outset. The project combines battery-electric, cabless design with autonomous and drive-by-wire systems for auto haulage.
YMX is piloting self-driving, zero-emission yard trucks at customer sites with AI startup Outrider. The move is meant to help address a nationwide shortage of qualified yard operators while keeping freight moving.
Quantron, HyperView and Riyue Group have signed a strategic framework agreement for a project in Shaoxing, China, targeting deployment of 2,000 zero-emission trucks by 2030. The plan combines electric and autonomous vehicle technology, renewable energy infrastructure and an integrated as-a-service model.
MAN’s automated 12-metre Lion’s City E has started operating on a public route in Munich as part of the MINGA project. The move brings the project closer to passenger trials, which are scheduled to begin in November.
Quantron says it plans to establish a platform with two Chinese partners for zero-emission and autonomous heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The move signals a possible return to the market through China.
Waymo reported that its robotaxis were involved in fewer injury-causing and serious crashes than human drivers across 270 million autonomous miles. The figures are intended to support the safety record of its autonomous ride-hailing service.