Chris Urmson

Aurora Releases Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, As Company Advances Toward Commercial Launch

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Monday, December 19, 2022

With a more performant Aurora Driver, Aurora advances toward commercial launch and continues to increase its weekly hauls of freight for pilot customers like FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner, and Schneider.

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  • With a more performant Aurora Driver, Aurora advances toward commercial launch and continues to increase its weekly hauls of freight for pilot customers like FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner, and Schneider.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221219005157/en/
    With the release of Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, Aurora advances toward commercial launch and continues to increase its weekly hauls of freight for pilot customers like FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner, and Schneider.
  • Aurora Driver Beta 5.0 unlocks key safety-critical and increasingly complex highway driving capabilities, enabling the Aurora Driver to autonomously operate in more scenarios.
  • “Launching our latest beta release moves Aurora one step closer to a commercial-ready product and helps to prepare us for the scaled deployment of Aurora Horizon across the country.”
    In the past year, Aurora introduced five beta releases, each one bringing Aurora closer to commercial launch.

Uber Freight and Aurora Expand Pilot to Autonomously Haul Goods for 2022 Holiday Season

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Friday, December 2, 2022

The 600-mile lane across Texas launched in October and is supporting Uber Freight customers as they prepare for the 2022 holiday season.

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  • The 600-mile lane across Texas launched in October and is supporting Uber Freight customers as they prepare for the 2022 holiday season.
  • As an Uber Freight customer, Veritiv has benefited from early access to the route, using Aurora Horizon to autonomously transport goods on time to retail, education, and healthcare customers.
  • Our extensive and efficient digital marketplace is a key ingredient for autonomous freight deployment, said Lior Ron, CEO of Uber Freight.
  • Aurora and Uber Freight aim to unlock autonomous truck capacity for carriers with Aurora Horizon, which will be deployed in the coming years and serve carriers across the Uber Freight platform.

Pebble Names Operations Expert Ben Matheny as Chief Service and Mobilization Officer

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Rockville, MD, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink: XDSL) (mPhase or the Company) currently rebranding as Pebble, a leading climate technology company with services that transform how both merchants and consumers profit from sustainability-oriented commerce and lifestyle choices, announced today the addition of operations expert Ben Matheny as Chief Service and Mobilization Officer (CSMO).

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  • Rockville, MD, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink: XDSL) (mPhase or the Company) currently rebranding as Pebble, a leading climate technology company with services that transform how both merchants and consumers profit from sustainability-oriented commerce and lifestyle choices, announced today the addition of operations expert Ben Matheny as Chief Service and Mobilization Officer (CSMO).
  • A Silicon Valley native with deep ties in the U.S. technology community, Ben transformed his early interest in entrepreneurship into two-decades of specialization in unicorn-destined startups.
  • We are really excited to have Ben onboard at this transformative time in our early launch, said Pebble CEO Richard Thorpe.
  • My reasons for joining Pebble were only partially rooted in my affinity for scalable tech startups, explained incoming CSMO Ben Matheny.

Aurora and Ryder to Pilot On-Site Fleet Maintenance for Autonomous Trucking

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), a leading autonomous vehicle company , and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, announce a strategic collaboration to pilot on-site fleet maintenance.

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  • Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), a leading autonomous vehicle company , and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, announce a strategic collaboration to pilot on-site fleet maintenance.
  • However, higher utilization means autonomous trucks will require more frequent preventative maintenance and immediate access to corrective maintenance.
  • As part of the pilot, Ryder will embed skilled technicians to work alongside Aurora technicians at Auroras South Dallas terminal to:
    Maintain Auroras fleet of autonomous Class 8 tractors, including inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
  • Ryders nearly 90 years of fleet maintenance experience will be instrumental as Aurora prepares to deliver Aurora Horizon .

Aurora Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced its third quarter 2022 results.

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  • Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced its third quarter 2022 results.
  • Auroras shareholder letter, including its financial results, are available on its investor relations website at ir.aurora.tech .
  • We continue to demonstrate strong progress across the three elements of our business - the Aurora Driver, operations & service delivery, and the truck platform, and we remain squarely focused on executing our plan to launch Aurora Horizon by the end of 2024, said Aurora CEO and Co-founder Chris Urmson.
  • The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing.

Kodiak Robotics Hires Former Google Chief Information Security Officer Gerhard Eschelbeck

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today announced that it has hired Google's former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security and Privacy Engineering Gerhard Eschelbeck to the position of Chief Information Security Officer. Eschelbeck will draw on more than 25 years of experience to guide Kodiak's cybersecurity and data security strategy and team. Most recently, as CISO for Aurora, Eschelbeck established the cyber security organization and developed the security program and architecture for their autonomous vehicles.

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  • Renowned information security expert to lead Kodiak's cyber and data security team, further reinforcing Commitment Kodiak's to cybersecurity
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Robotics , Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today announced that it has hired Google's former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security and Privacy Engineering Gerhard Eschelbeck to the position of Chief Information Security Officer.
  • Eschelbeck will draw on more than 25 years of experience to guide Kodiak's cybersecurity and data security strategy and team.
  • Most recently, as CISO for Aurora , Eschelbeck established the cyber security organization and developed the security program and architecture for their autonomous vehicles.
  • "Safety and security are the primary building blocks upon which Kodiak was founded and bringing Gerhard onboard will keep us at the bleeding edge," said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, Kodiak Robotics.

Guidehouse Insights Names Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimple Leading Vendors Developing Automated Driving System Technology for Trucks

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the competitive landscape for companies developing automated driving system (ADS) technology for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

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  • Leaders demonstrate exceptional technology development, strong supplier relationships, and a viable business model
    BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the competitive landscape for companies developing automated driving system (ADS) technology for medium and heavy-duty trucks.
  • According to a Leaderboard report from Guidehouse Insights, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimpleare the leading vendors developing ADS technology for trucks.
  • Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries.
  • Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

Aurora to Host Third Quarter 2022 Business Review Conference Call on November 2, 2022

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced it will release third quarter 2022 results after market close on November 2, 2022 and will host a business review conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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  • Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced it will release third quarter 2022 results after market close on November 2, 2022 and will host a business review conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • The conference call will be webcast on Auroras investor relations website at ir.aurora.tech .
  • The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing.
  • Aurora is partnered with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Toyota, Uber, FedEx, U.S. Xpress, Schneider, Werner, Covenant, and Uber Freight.

Aurora Shares Progress Toward Commercial Launch of Aurora Horizon at 2022 Analyst & Investor Day

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Today, Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) is holding its 2022 Analyst & Investor Day at its autonomous trucking terminal in Dallas.

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  • Today, Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) is holding its 2022 Analyst & Investor Day at its autonomous trucking terminal in Dallas.
  • At the event, executives will share details of Auroras progress toward the commercial launch of its autonomous trucking service, Aurora Horizon.
  • (Photo: Aurora)
    The Aurora Horizon roadmap to launch outlines key milestones toward delivering a safe, scalable self-driving product for trucking fleets.
  • The release of Aurora Driver Beta 4.0 continues to progress the Aurora Driver toward commercial readiness.

Aurora to Host Analyst & Investor Day

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) will host an Analyst & Investor Day on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at its autonomous trucking terminal in Dallas.

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  • Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) will host an Analyst & Investor Day on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at its autonomous trucking terminal in Dallas.
  • The company will provide a deep dive into its Aurora Horizon roadmap to launch .
  • Keynote presentations by Aurora executives are scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. EDT and are expected to conclude by 11:45 a.m EDT.
  • The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing.