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Aurora will test its fleet of self-driving cars and semi trucks in Texas

The Verge

Aurora, the startup founded by former lead engineer for Google’s self-driving project Chris Urmson, is bringing its fleet of test vehicles to Texas. It’s the latest company to shift resources to the Lone Star State, which has quickly become a hotbed of autonomous vehicle testing. The company also has had some setbacks.

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UPS will make deliveries using Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucks

The Verge

Starting now and lasting until the end of the year, Waymo and UPS will collaborate on freight hauling between facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. In addition to Waymo, UPS has conducted tests using self-driving trucks designed by a startup called TuSimple.

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The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

So, pack your bags and get ready to connect, collaborate, and get inspired. Offering opportunities to collaborate with fundraisers from around the globe, youll find sessions dedicated to donor research, relationship building, volunteer engagement, leadership, ethics, and accountability all designed to help you elevate your impact.

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Aurora launches autonomous freight pilot with Werner, expands terminal network

TechCrunch

Starting this week, Aurora Driver-powered trucks will haul loads for Werner Enterprises, a transportation and logistics company, between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas. Aurora said it is also opening up three new terminals in Fort Worth, El Paso and Houston to support multiple commercial lanes.

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Waymo teams up with trucker JB Hunt on autonomous freight hauling in Texas

The Verge

The two companies will work collaboratively on a pilot project to evaluate the use of Waymo’s autonomous technology to move freight. The test will take place in Texas, with Waymo’s Class 8 autonomous truck hauling goods along Interstate 45 between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth for one of JB Hunt’s customers.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Melissa McCarthy, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, and recently teaming up with Oscar winner Brendan Fraser for a fundraising collaboration, Brett’s influence extends across the globe. Logan and his wife, Chelsea, currently live in Fort Worth.