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Aurora to add night driving, new routes as it ramps driverless trucking

Last updated: May 8, 2025 11:54 pm
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Aurora Innovation Expands Autonomous Trucking Operations to Include Night Driving

Autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation is set to enhance its driverless commercial operations by introducing night driving capabilities. This move comes on the heels of the company’s successful initial launch of self-driving trucks.

In a recent announcement, Aurora revealed its plans to deploy self-driving trucks during nighttime hours and in challenging weather conditions such as rain and strong winds starting in the latter half of 2025. The company also aims to extend its driverless trucking route beyond Dallas to include Houston, El Paso, and Phoenix.

During Aurora’s first-quarter earnings call, CFO Dave Maday emphasized the company’s focus on maximizing the efficiency of its truck fleet to achieve a high return on assets. By unlocking the ability to operate at night, Aurora anticipates doubling its drive time and reaching a significant milestone in its autonomous trucking journey.

While Aurora currently conducts freight operations with self-driving trucks under human supervision, the company has completed over 4,000 miles with a single unmanned truck for launch customers Hirschbach Motor Lines and Uber Freight.

Following its recent commercial launch, Aurora has expanded its fleet to include two driverless trucks operating daily, with plans to scale up to operating “tens of trucks” by the end of 2025.

In addition to its operational advancements, Aurora also announced the resignation of co-founder and chief product officer Sterling Anderson, marking a significant change within the company’s leadership.

The company’s first-quarter shareholder letter outlined its strategy for expanding autonomous freight services and provided more concrete timelines for upcoming milestones as Aurora continues to grow its operations.

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Aurora reported $871,000 in pilot revenue from its initial commercial freight operations, experiencing a 22% increase on a quarterly basis and a 54% surge compared to the previous year. This revenue growth reflects the company’s progress in monetizing its autonomous trucking services.

With $211 million in operating expenses, including $153 million allocated for research and development, Aurora remains focused on continuous innovation and technological advancement in the autonomous vehicle industry. The company ended the first quarter with nearly $1.2 billion in cash and short-term investments.

Looking ahead, Aurora plans to take ownership of its trucks, operate and maintain them on the Uber Freight network, and eventually transition to a driver-as-a-service model by partnering with manufacturers like Paccar and Volvo Trucks to produce self-driving vehicles at scale. This strategic shift is expected to drive high gross margins for Aurora in the future.

This article has been updated with additional details on Aurora’s revenue performance and upcoming milestones as the company continues to advance its autonomous trucking capabilities.

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