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Former Self-Driving Truck Firm TuSimple Rebrands as AI Animation Company CreateAI

TuSimple officially drops its autonomous trucking past to become CreateAI, an AI animation and gaming venture. The dramatic pivot faces heavy shareholder backlash and controversy over the movement of U.S. assets to China.

Former TuSimple CEO Seeks Court Order to Halt Asset Transfer to China

Xiaodi Hou asks a California court to block TuSimple from moving tens of millions of dollars overseas, accusing the company of secretly funding a Chinese AI gaming business. This legal move escalates an ongoing battle with shareholders over the self-driving trucking firm's sudden business pivot.

TuSimple and Navistan Scrap Autonomous Truck Development Deal

TuSimple and Navistar end their partnership to build self-driving trucks as the autonomous tech company faces executive shakeups and federal investigations. The cancellation leaves thousands of truck reservations in limbo.

TuSimple Explains Highway Crash Cause Amid Federal Safety Investigation

TuSimple's CEO reveals that human error and an outdated system command cause an autonomous truck to swerve into a highway barrier. Federal regulators are currently investigating the April incident as the company upgrades its safety interface.

TuSimple Blames Human Error for April Autonomous Truck Highway Crash

TuSimple's CEO explains that a sudden highway crash involving one of its autonomous trucks stems from a driver attempting to engage the system prematurely. Federal regulators are actively investigating the incident while the company overhauls its safety software.

TuSimple Partners With Navistar to Build Driverless Trucks

TuSimple develops advanced self-driving technology specifically designed for heavy-duty, long-haul trucks. The company partners with major industry players like NVIDIA and Navistar to bring fully autonomous Level 4 trucks to market.

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Autonomous Vehicles Gain Legal Ground as Trucking and Robotaxi Sectors Expand

The autonomous vehicle industry achieves major legal milestones in 2021 with Japan and Germany approving Level 3 driving, while self-driving trucks and robotaxis attract massive investments.

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Tech Giants Race to Develop Autonomous Freight Trucks

Major technology companies compete fiercely to build self-driving trucks for the commercial freight industry. This automation push aims to increase safety and efficiency on long-haul routes.

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Autonomous Truck Startup Plus Secures $220M, Considers SPAC Merger

Plus raises $220 million in an extended funding round to accelerate the production of its self-driving trucks while actively negotiating a public listing via SPAC. The company stands out by preparing for mass production later this year with over 10,000 pre-orders already secured.

Navistar and TuSimple Join Forces to Build Self-Driving Trucks by 2024

Navistar takes a minority stake in TuSimple as the two companies partner to co-develop Level 4 autonomous trucks for mass production. The vehicles will be available through traditional commercial sales channels across North America.