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Daimler Truck subsidiary Torc Robotics opens Technology and Development Center in Stuttgart

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In 2019, Daimler Truck invested a majority share in Torc, the first autonomous vehicle (AV) company to enter an integrated partnership with a truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Torc’s testing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, allows daily, multi-shift runs of Torc’s autonomous test trucks on highways in New Mexico and Texas.

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Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group adding testing center in New Mexico

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Now, the Autonomous Technology Group will extend its testing to New Mexico by building up a new testing center in Albuquerque. Daimler Trucks and Torc started their collaboration in spring 2019. Earlier post.). Initial public road testing on highways began in September in southwest Virginia, where Torc is headquartered.

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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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BYD buses were removed from service in Indianapolis for upgrades due to range issues, while officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, returned 15 BYD buses for similar reasons, Briggs reported. Proponents, like engineering professor Jeremy J. There’s only a few ways to move people around without emissions, and electric vehicles are one of them.”.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics started their collaboration in spring 2019. The Autonomous Technology Group is currently extending its testing to New Mexico by building up a new testing center in Albuquerque. Initial public road testing on highways began already in September 2019 in southwest Virginia.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. City of Albuquerque. The City of Albuquerque will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life, along with depot chargers and installation. Project Sponsor. Project Description. Funding Amount.

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