Kodiak driverless trucks expand to 100 on public roads by 2027
TL;DR. Atlas Energy Solutions plans to grow its Kodiak driverless truck fleet from 28 to 100 by mid-2027 for public highway operations. - Kodiak's autonomous trucks currently haul sand for oil and gas sites without human drivers. - The expansion includes operations on public roads in Texas and New Mexico starting in early 2027. - This move represents a significant step for driverless trucking moving beyond private industrial routes.
- Atlas Energy Solutions expands its Kodiak-powered driverless truck fleet from 28 to 100 by mid-2027.
- These autonomous trucks, already operating on private industrial roads, will begin public road operations in Texas and New Mexico in early 2027.
- The initiative signals a transition for driverless trucking from controlled environments to public highways, contingent on operational milestones.
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- 100 Kodiak driverless trucks are headed for public roads — foxnews.com