TuSimple, the self-driving trucking company that went public earlier this year, has partnered with Ryder as part of its plan to build a freight network that will support its autonomous trucking operations. Under the agreement announced this week, Ryder’s fleet maintenance facilities will act as terminals for TuSimple’s freight network. TuSimple’s so-called AFN or Autonomous … Read more
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a round-up of the recent events that have shaped the Chinese technology landscape and what it means for people in the rest of the world. Despite the geopolitical headwinds for foreign tech companies to invade China, many companies, especially those that find a reliable partner, are still … Read more
A member of a male choir group inadvertently beat his colleagues in a Pride parade in South Florida on Saturday, killing one of the group’s choirs and seriously injuring another, authorities said. Wilton Manors Vice Mayor Paul Rolli and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said early investigations revealed it was an accident. The 77-year-old driver … Read more
Pickup truck performance isn’t just about torque, power, towing and hauling. Ford’s latest electric F-150 Lightning, unveiled Wednesday, seeks to change the importance of truck performance through a system that can power a customer’s home in the event of a failure. Ford is not alone in showing consumers the benefits of an all-electric vehicle. Others, … Read more
A Chicago man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving his car to a picnic, according to police. Witnesses said the man also made anti-Asian comments during the incident, according to local news outlets. Timothy Nielsen, 57, was arrested Saturday and charged with four attempted murders after “deliberately jumping the curb in his vehicle … Read more
The hospital that treats victims of a tractor-trailer accident in California provides information about the victims.
Federal, state and local authorities in Texas are searching for a tank truck days after a San Antonio area 911 operator reported dozens of people were trapped in it. (February 11th)