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Aurora CEO reaffirms commercialization timeline after Argo AI shutdown; touts progress
Aurora Innovation, Inc.
- CEO Chris Urmson addresses Argo AI shutdown, states it is 'not a signal that a driverless future isn't real or imminent'.
- Reaffirms path to market for autonomous trucking service Aurora Horizon; timeline remains unchanged.
- Makes daily autonomous freight deliveries for FedEx, Werner, Schneider, and Uber Freight.
- Partnerships with PACCAR and Volvo Trucks (nearly 50% of US Class 8 trucks); over 160 open positions.