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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways

TechCrunchFriday, August 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
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Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Category
Technology
Market relevance
Moderate
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Self and California.
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What happened

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

Background

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  1. TechCrunch published: Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Self and California.

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