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Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren’t aspirational.
Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.
FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech.
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.