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PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

PACCAR reported excellent revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2022, said Preston Feight, chief executive officer.

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  • PACCAR reported excellent revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2022, said Preston Feight, chief executive officer.
  • PACCAR Parts achieved record quarterly sales and profits as its outstanding operational performance enhanced uptime for customers.
  • PACCAR Financial Services delivered record profitability due to excellent portfolio quality, strong new business volume and high used truck prices.
  • Laura Bloch, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager, said, Customers increased truck utilization and higher average fleet age contributed to PACCAR Parts record results.

PACCAR Exhibits Innovative Electric, Connected and Autonomous Trucks at CES 2022

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

PACCAR leads the industry in electric, connected and autonomous commercial vehicles, and is exhibiting three vehicles with these innovative technologies at CES, the worlds largest showcase for technological innovation.

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  • PACCAR leads the industry in electric, connected and autonomous commercial vehicles, and is exhibiting three vehicles with these innovative technologies at CES, the worlds largest showcase for technological innovation.
  • The Kenworth T680E battery electric truck demonstrates PACCARs commitment to providing zero-emission commercial vehicles for its customers.
  • The industry-leading technologies in the new Peterbilt trucks will deliver improved productivity to our customers, said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.
  • We are delighted to return to CES to showcase PACCARs innovative electric, connected and autonomous trucks, added Rich.

Aurora Closes Business Combination with Over $1.8 Billion in Gross Proceeds and Cash on Hand

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Aurora plans to launch its autonomous commercial trucking business Aurora Horizon by late 2023 , followed by its driverless ride-hailing business, Aurora Connect, in 2024.

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  • Aurora plans to launch its autonomous commercial trucking business Aurora Horizon by late 2023 , followed by its driverless ride-hailing business, Aurora Connect, in 2024.
  • Aurora expects to have driven the equivalent of over 9 billion simulated miles by the end of the year 6 billion of these in 2021 alone.
  • Aurora continues to scale up its Virtual Testing Suite, running millions of daily tests to rapidly add capabilities to the Aurora Driver.
  • To memorialize the completion of the business combination, Aurora will ring the opening bell at Nasdaq at 9:30 a.m.

Aurora Makes Major Progress in 2021 Toward Commercializing Self-Driving Technology

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Friday, October 22, 2021

In 2021 alone, the company has made major advancements toward delivering its vision for how self-driving technology comes to market.

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  • In 2021 alone, the company has made major advancements toward delivering its vision for how self-driving technology comes to market.
  • Aurora believes there is no stronger ecosystem of partnerships to bring this technology to market in the AV industry.
  • Aurora continues to scale up its Virtual Testing Suite, running millions of daily tests to rapidly add capabilities to the Aurora Driver.
  • As Aurora refines its technology in advance of planned commercial deployment in 2023, it will continue to progress with both customers and partners.