minister clarified that this is not fully autonomous driving. Drivers must stay alert, monitor the road, and be ready to take control at any time. The decision follows Regulation (EU) 2018/858, that allow countries to accept approvals granted by other member states. This enables Lithuania to allow SAE Level 2 systems based on testing already done in the Netherlands. These systems can handle tasks such as staying in lane, adjusting speed, and hel...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Einride, EASE Logistics to test L4 autonomous electric trucks in Ohio, U.S. On May 18, Einride and EASE Logistics announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio, as part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project. Operations will start this summer on EASE property and local public roads using two of Einride's cab-less advanced L4 autonomous e...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Aeva delivers Atlas C lidar samples to DTNA for autonomous truck production On May 6, California-based Aeva announced it has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in the companies’ collaboration for the future production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks. The C-sample delivery represents a critical step toward the deployment of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Mobileye’s safety management system for SAE Level 4 certified by TUV SUD Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd. (Mobileye) announced that TUV SUD has issued a formal recommendation following the assessment of its Safety Management System (SMS) for SAE Level 4 autonomous systems. This followed a year-long review of Mobileye’s processes, policies, and organization of safety responsibilities for autonomous vehicle (AV) development, testing, and deplo...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

to EUR 30 million. NORMA Group will manufacture the lines in Mexico and Serbia. The fluid lines will be installed in a central engine platform of full-size and premium cars. It consists of durable thermoplastic tubes and SR Safe Lock and SR Single Lock quick connectors designed according to SAE standards. The lines are part of the emission control system and route the vapors from the canister to the engine. The purge process prevents the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

eneration BMW eDrive cylindrical cells, delivering over 720 km of electric range. The lineup includes three EV models, two PHEV models, and two MHEV models. EV battery capacity is 112.5 kWh, PHEV battery capacity is net 18.7 kWh, 48V MHEV battery capacity is 20 Ah. Driver assistance systems include SAE Level 2 features such as Motorway Assistant with hands-free driving up to 130 km/h in selected European markets. Production will take place at BMW...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

International and Ryder launch live SAE Level 4 autonomous truck pilot International Motors, LLC launched a joint pilot program with Ryder System to deploy an autonomous truck in live freight operations for the first time. Ryder is operating the truck on a 600-mile route along I-35 between Laredo and Temple in Texas, hauling freight for a Ryder customer. The pilot program uses an International LT Series truck with the S13 Integrated Powertrain. T...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

R) alongside Electronic Braking System (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to deliver advanced active safety and driver assistance. The business nomination covers system supply, vehicle integration, calibration, and validation, with SOP targeted for Q1 2027. The architecture is scalable to SAE Level 2 and engineered to support future automation requirements. The ADAS solution offers a comprehensive set of 16 advanced features, which incl...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Einride, Sweden, publishes voluntary safety self-assessment for autonomous heavy-duty trucks On March 25, Einride AB published its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA), making it the first operator of SAE Level 4 cab-less trucks to do so. Einride’s VSSA details the safety framework supporting its autonomous technology platform, which integrates its AI-powered optimization software, Saga AI, with the Einride Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonom...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Einride receives fifth U.S. NHTSA approval to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads On March 24, Einride announced that it had demonstrated its proprietary autonomous freight technology and cab-less electric SAE Level 4, fully autonomous truck in Austin, Texas, on March 19 during an Analyst & Investor Day tied to its planned public listing via a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III. The event highlighted U.S. expansion progress, including re...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

by the end of 2026. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi was created in partnership between Motional and the Hyundai Motor Group, and is built at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia. Custom-designed for ride hail, and engineered for reliable and durable driverless operations, the Ioniq 5 robotaxi is one of the first SAE Level 4-capable AVs to be certified under the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). (Uber release on March 13, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

redesigning entire HPC architectures. It is highly energy efficient, thanks to optimized DRAM/SRAM structures and reduced data transfer loads to DDR memory. This chip provides a scalable and efficient alternative to market leaders by reducing CPU load. It supports solutions from entry-level ADAS to SAE Level 4 automated driving. Based on ZF press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ing cable, Toyota and Lexus owners have the flexibility to access Level 2 charging by simply installing a 240V outlet through Treehouse. A hardwired ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger is also available through Treehouse and can further reduce charging time by up to 30%, configured with either an SAE J3400 NACS charging plug for 2026 BEVs or an SAE J1772 plug for 2023-2025 BEVs as well as past and current PHEV models.  (Toyota release on Febru...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Kautex’s Allegro Premium Cleaning & Clearing System integrated into Zoox’s Robotaxi platform Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has partnered with Zoox to integrate its Allegro Premium Cleaning & Clearing System into Zoox’s autonomous Robotaxi platform. Designed for SAE Level 4 autonomy, the system uses a dual water-air approach to maintain optimal performance of cameras and LiDARs sensors in demanding urban conditions. Seamlessly embed...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

e systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle technology, and cellular onboard unit with Kapsch’s experience in tolling and intelligent transportation systems. Using Valeo’s Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) onboard unit, a Valeo autonomous vehicle can automatically initiate a secure toll transaction via a PC5-based SAE J3217 message exchange with a Kapsch’s roadside unit (RSU). The end-to-end transaction is secured by a Microsec-provided security credentials ma...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

Mercedes-Benz S-Class selected to develop SAE level 4 robotaxi ecosystem On January 29, Mercedes-Benz announced it is accelerating the development of a robotaxi ecosystem by positioning the new S-Class as the core platform for SAE Level 4 automated driving services. The model was selected due to its fail-safe architecture, with redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply, and its integration with the proprietary MB.OS operating ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel inaugurates SIAT 2026 in Pune, India On January 27, 2026, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel inaugurated the 19th edition of SIAT 2026, a three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology, in Pune at PIECC. The event is organized by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in association with SAE International and SAEINDIA during ARAI's Diamond Jubilee Year. The Minister...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Huf achieves ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS certification for automotive cybersecurity Huf has earned certification for its Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) under the globally recognized ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS standards for road-vehicle cybersecurity. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to safeguarding connected vehicles from evolving cyber threats and delivering secure, future-ready mobility solutions. As part of its imple...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

m, which utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8797 SoC. The chip is capable of more than 560 thousand DMIPS (Dhrystone Million Instructions per second), has a GPU delivering 8.1 TFLOPS (Tera floating-point operations per second) and NPU delivering 640 TOPS (Tera Operations per Second). It can support SAE Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous operations. Through AI computing, the central computing platform can also run LLM (large language models) with up t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

ssions reduction, efficiency, and logistics support amid labor shortages. Thailand has begun groundwork through public–private cooperation, led by the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Proving Ground in Rayong under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, enabling SAE Level 3–5 autonomous testing. However, analysts note that Thailand remains unprepared, with key challenges including infrastructure readiness, i...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20