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Peloton Scores a Platooning Point

In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.

Test Drive: With Early Autonomous Tech, Drivers Are Still Required

Daimler’s optional Level 2 technologies, Lane Keep Assist and ACC to Zero, will make drivers’ jobs easier and likely a little safer — if they don’t abuse them. Jim Park reports on his experience with the latest Detroit technology on a Freightliner Cascadia.

Q&A: Torc Robotics CEO on Daimler Acquisition and Autonomous Tech Timeline

Why Torc Robotics CEO Michael Fleming he thinks autonomous technology will make its initial inroads in long-haul fleets, and how the technology will make truck drivers' lives better inside of a decade.

Daimler Invests in 'Highly Automated' Trucks with New Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks says it's going to have highly automated trucks in production within a decade, and it's launched a new global business unit to help make it happen.

Focus On: Daimler's Lane Keep Assist [Video]

Daimler’s Detroit Assurance 5.0 includes an optional lane keep assist feature that helps drivers keep from drifting out of the lane or off the road. Using a camera-based setup, the system will self-steer the truck keeping it between the lines and can make minor corrections for crosswinds and vehicle alignment.

Daimler AG: New Structure Will Make It More Nimble and Flexible

Explaining the need to restructure, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG Manfred Bischoff said that it is necessary to achieve the company’s “ambition to be a leader in the new era of mobility."

Focus On: Daimler’s Adaptive Cruise Control Works Down to 0 MPH [Video]

One of the new features of Daimler’s Detroit Assurance 5.0 relieves drivers of the stress of managing stop and go traffic. It’s called Adaptive Cruise Control Down to Zero. All the driver has to do is steer and keep an eye out for lane cutters.

Daimler Trucks Acquires Majority Stake in Torc Robotics

Daimler Trucks has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics as part of a strategy that will see the United States become the focus of the company’s autonomous technology development efforts.

Detroit Connect Adds Zonar-Powered Telematics

Detroit Connect, Daimler Trucks North America’s suite of connected vehicle services will now allow third-party telematics services to be integrated into the platform.

Daimler Opens Fuso Trucks Product and Design Center in Japan

At least some of the work done at the new Fuso product and design center in Japan will be focused on developing electric trucks.