Aurora and Continental pass first major hurdle in commercial self-driving trucks deal

January 5, 2024

Aurora and automotive supplier Continental have wrapped up the first phase of a more than $300 million project to mass produce autonomous vehicle hardware for commercial self-driving trucks. The two companies said Friday that the design and system architecture of an autonomous vehicle hardware kit is now complete. The blueprint for a secondary computer that […]

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The Download: producing rare earth minerals, and future AI regulation

January 5, 2024
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The race to produce rare earth materials Abandoning fossil fuels and adopting lower-­carbon technologies are our best options for warding off the accelerating threat of climate change. And access to rare earth elements,…

Are These 3 Auto Stocks Set for 2024 Success

January 5, 2024
The auto industry is thriving, driven by pent-up demand for new cars, rapid EV adoption, and several technological advancements. So, let’s determine if auto stocks Tesla (TSLA), Ford Motor (F),…