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💸 Highway traffic congestion tacks on $108.8B in cost to the trucking industry, including wasting $6.4B in diesel fuel. Self-driving technologies can alleviate these costs by increasing efficiency of long-haul deliveries. Autonomous trucks always obey the rules of the road, never get tired, and use algorithms to continuously optimize its driving to be the most fuel-efficient. See how congestion is wasting resources and driving up prices: https://lnkd.in/gkKkmzfc

Our end-to-end approach to #AutonomousVehicles replaces 95% of the traditional software code with AI. In this clip, Tim Daly, Co-Founder and Chief Architect @ Plus, explains how our AV 2.0 approach moves away from a code-based architecture towards a data-driven framework with minimal code that leverages sophisticated neural network models. Discover the differences between AV 1.0 and Plus’ AV 2.0 approach: https://lnkd.in/ga6WSS_k

At #CES, our CEO and Co-Founder David Liu shared Plus’s global expertise in deploying our autonomous trucking AI software across diverse markets. “We have to develop a common, global software platform to enable autonomy across the world. So we have deployments in Texas, deployments in Europe. Some of our partners and customers are based in Australia. And we are talking to some folks who are interested in doing this in Japan,” David explained. “We can’t develop a technology for each individual market. It has to be a common technology platform across all regions… We need to have a way to localize the technology for each specific market.” Thank you to Capgemini for hosting us in their #CES2025 Executive Lounge.

We are thrilled that Earl Adams Jr. has joined the team. 🤝 “I am excited to join Plus and work closely with partners, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth path to safely launch autonomous trucks and make our roads safer for everyone,” said Earl, a former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration deputy. Learn more about how Earl and Plus are bringing about the future of autonomous trucking in John Gallagher’s article for FreightWaves: https://lnkd.in/dXYNckA9

#AutonomousVehicles were front and center during Sean Duffy's confirmation hearing today. 🏛️ Sean Duffy: "From eVTOLs, drones and autonomous vehicles to space travel, we are in a global race to out-innovate the rest of the world. If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.” "We need clear rules that allow innovators to stay in America and develop products that are going to advance autonomous vehicles. Without clear rules or with a patchwork of rules state by state, I think we put ourselves behind those countries that allow for innovators to expand and grow. If I am confirmed, I want to work on rules that make sure there is clarity for innovators.”

Today, we look back on #TRATONGROUPHighlights from 2024. We made great progress in #autonomous technology, helping to shape the #FutureOfTransportation. Here are some key achievements: ⛏ Scania Group sold its first 11 fully autonomous mining trucks, setting a new benchmark for safety and efficiency in mining operations while significantly reducing environmental impact. 🚚 MAN Truck & Bus SE with its ATLAS-L4 Project, brought the first fully autonomous truck on a German motorway. This milestone takes #AutonomousDriving research to new heights and sets the standard for innovation in the transportation sector. 🤝 International, in partnership with Plus is successfully testing autonomous trucks on U.S. highways, marking a crucial step towards safer, more efficient transport solutions on public roads. These milestones highlight our commitment to leading the way in autonomous transportation and driving #innovation forward. Let’s continue to transform transportation — together! #TransformingTransportationTogether

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA has proposed a new oversight framework for autonomous vehicles. The ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP) is a voluntary reporting framework that eases the exemption process for certain safety requirements and works to increase transparency. Learn more about the new framework – and its possible future under the upcoming administration: https://lnkd.in/eXafwhUg

The future of autonomous trucking is now. 🤖 David Liu, our CEO and Co-Founder, recently joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy® podcast to discuss Plus' global vision. Watch as David reveals how our partnerships with Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차), IVECO, and TRATON GROUP (International, MAN Truck & Bus SE, and Scania Group) – combined with our innovative, GenAI-based autonomous driving software – positions us to deploy driverless trucks commercially by 2027. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-yaspgD

Safe and Efficient Plus’ integration of Emergency Safety Solutions’ H.E.L.P.® Alerts with SuperDrive™ is furthering our commitment to safe and efficient autonomous trucking. H.E.L.P.® Alerts provide an additional layer of safety to our Level 4 autonomous trucking solution, including high-frequency flashing of both the truck’s and the trailer’s lights and broadcasting the real-time location of a stopped SuperDrive-equipped truck. Jack Roberts explains in Heavy Duty Trucking: https://lnkd.in/e6qvezx3 

Listen to David Liu from the comfort of your desk at 12pm (PT) today. David, our CEO and Co-Founder, will join industry experts to discuss the latest innovations and regulations in the #AutonomousVehicle space.